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Safe space: Grand Rapids Police Department, community work to reform law enforcement

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, July 21, 2016

Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill is taking it to the streets

By John RumeryThursday, July 14, 2016

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G-Sync: How Grand becomes great

By Tommy Allen, Publisher and Lifestyle EditorThursday, July 14, 2016

Grand Rapids' Varnum law firm dedicates second $1 million in free legal services to entrepreneurs

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, June 30, 2016

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Making it in GR: Despite gains for entrepreneurs of color, inclusiveness remains a work in progress

By Steven Thomas KentThursday, June 30, 2016

The Collective Artspace builds on S. Division artist community with new shared gallery, studio space

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, June 23, 2016

Innovation News

Organic wheat farm expands offerings after competing in Mason County business plan contest

By John RumeryThursday, June 23, 2016

Grand Rapids entrepreneur launches ride-sharing venture

By John RumeryThursday, June 23, 2016

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Rapid Blog: Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses CEO Jamiel Robinson on the need for economic justice

By Jamiel RobinsonThursday, June 23, 2016

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Photo essay: Harmony Brewing & Green Wagon Farm join forces to build strong community food landscape

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, June 23, 2016

Japanese Animation, Film & Art eXpo makes move to downtown Grand Rapids

By John RumeryThursday, June 16, 2016

The ultimate BBQ: A West Michigan guide to briskets, butts, birds, and ribs

By John RumeryThursday, June 16, 2016

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UIX: Support for the community is strength for the community

By Matthew Russell, UIX EditorThursday, June 16, 2016

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As arts writers disappear, Grand Rapids organizations band together to connect with audiences

By Steven Thomas KentThursday, June 16, 2016

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From Grand Rapids to Orlando: LGBTQ community and allies stand in solidarity after mass shooting

By Anna Gustafson, Managing EditorThursday, June 16, 2016

Creatives have a new work space in downtown Grand Rapids

By John RumeryThursday, June 9, 2016

Innovation News

There's gold in them thar landfills: How Kent County is changing its stance on trash

By John RumeryThursday, June 9, 2016

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Beyond the rhetoric: Struggling to institutionalize equity

By Breannah AlexanderThursday, June 9, 2016

MOKA celebrates the grand opening of its newest group home

By John RUmeryThursday, May 26, 2016

New building provides nonprofit Never The Same with home base to plan, grow, serve, and get muddy

By John RumeryThursday, May 26, 2016

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Across Our Network

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Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
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Source: Southwest Michigan's Second Wave