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Couple explores Grand Rapids through new blog, Unlocking GR

John RumeryThursday, November 13, 2014

Geronimo!: New community gear rental site looks to help downtown dwellers get back to nature

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, November 13, 2014

Welcome home for the holidays. We miss you. Why don't you stay?

John RumeryThursday, November 13, 2014

Feature Story

Do Good: 'Get the Lead Out!' helps homeowners make older homes safe for kids

Victoria Mullen, Do Good EditorThursday, November 13, 2014

Feature Story

UIX: Heidi Nagel is increasing KDL's exposure to older crowds

Matthew RussellThursday, November 13, 2014

Innovation News

Digital gaming studio takes root in Lowell, MI

John RumeryThursday, November 6, 2014

Feature Story

Citizen Foresters plant more than trees with the Urban Forest Project

Zinta AistarsThursday, November 6, 2014

Feature Story

UIX: Melanie Beelen, directing Baxter toward shining success

Matthew RussellThursday, October 30, 2014

Parks with benefits: How neighborhood identity factors into planning a socially productive park

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, October 23, 2014

'Last Frontier': Avenue for the Arts kicks off crowd-funding campaign for new HQ on South Division

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, October 23, 2014

Feature Story

G-Sync: Term limits would curb our city's potential

Tommy Allen, Lifestyle EditorThursday, October 23, 2014

Calvin CRC's expansion project hopes to build on outreach programs, record service numbers

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News Editor Thursday, October 16, 2014

Innovation News

A culture of love, health and nutrition fuels new Grand Rapids startup

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Innovation News

Wedding proposal video service continues to expand

John RumeryThursday, October 9, 2014

Feature Story

Do Good: Heartside Artists’ “Unchain the Neighborhood” makes ArtPrize’s Top 5 Juried Shortlist

Victoria Mullen, Do Good EditorThursday, October 9, 2014

Feature Story

UIX: Nick Rudofski maintains a steady, prolific course in a career of sustainability

Matthew RussellThursday, October 9, 2014

Special Report

Place-based education motivates students by connecting learning to community

Nina IgnaczakThursday, October 2, 2014

Former Literary Life owner moves nonprofit headquarters into former bookstore space

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, October 2, 2014

GSM Creative kicks off new 'creative incubator" Studio 342 with open house event

Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, October 2, 2014

Welcome to your local, neighborhood butcher shop: E.A. Brady's is open for business in Eastown

John RumeryThursday, October 2, 2014

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