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Local collaboration makes COVID-19 saliva testing available at the school-level

Godfrey-Lee School District and the Kent County Health Department partnered to launch a COVID-19 rapid saliva testing pilot program at the school district as part of the county's ongoing COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts and the spending of federal CARES dollars.

Local Black businesses GRABB and go

It's a busy month for Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses. GRABB is providing grants to Black businesses impacted by the pandemic’s economic downturn; hosting the 4th Annual GRABB Black Business Awards November 19 and, on November 21, holding its 7th Annual #TheShift conference.

Wyoming’s new master plan incorporates resident needs

After reviewing resident input, the City of Wyoming has produced a draft of its new master plan, Wyoming [re]Imagined, which will guide development for the next two decades. 

Uniting people and community: How art, culture, and collaboration promote growth on South Division

The South Division corridor is a vibrant area made up of individuals and business owners with diverse backgrounds. The Division United project seeks to address community concerns and create a plan for improvement.

Kent County COVID-19 Grants help college students in need succeed

Kent County Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Grant Fund awards to Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology will help college students.

COVID-19’s financial impacts extend beyond food and housing: Kent County grants are helping

Many income-challenged Kent County residents are covering the expenses of hygiene essentials with help from the Kent County Nonprofit Organization Grant Fund.

COVID-19 Grant Fund shares $9.5 mil. in federal dollars with county nonprofits

The Kent County Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Grant Fund is distributing $9.5 million in federal CARES Act dollars to local nonprofit and human service organizations, including Arts in Motion.

Why the census really counts: How Michigan’s district maps affect your local communities

The census plays a significant role in determining funding and resources for communities, but it also impacts the map that divides the state into districts. These maps can affect the political process and representation, which is why the census count is so important.

Cómo afectan los mapas de los distritos de Michigan a nuestras comunidades

El censo juega un papel importante en la determinación de fondos y recursos para las comunidades, y al mismo tiempo incide en el mapa que divide al estado en distritos. Estos mapas pueden determinar el proceso político y la representación, por eso el conteo del censo es tan importante.

Tech students accessing Great Lakes data: A win-win for academics and water quality

Great Lakes Observing System has entered into a partnership with Grand Circus, allowing students to access live data gathered from the lakes to enrich their final projects.

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