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Feature Story WMCC2019

G-Sync: West Michigan Cuddle Connection on the importance of human touch in our society

By Tommy Allen, PublisherThursday, December 12, 2019
Innovation News diversity forum

Ottawa County’s diversity forum brought in top DEI leaders, reminded – “equity work is for everyone"

By Kendra McNeilThursday, November 21, 2019
Feature Story Samaritas

A new project and a national trend: The growing need for affordable housing for seniors

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, November 21, 2019
Innovation News Grand welcome

A Grand Welcome: Local organizations partner to connect area newcomers to GR's diverse community

By Kendra McNeilThursday, November 14, 2019
Feature Story Hilary Miller

Secret Suppers, personal chefs, and vegan hot spots: GR’s nontraditional dining takes form

By Sarah SpohnThursday, November 7, 2019
Feature Story GROW group

Building connections and communities: The first 30 years at GROW and hopes for what’s next

By Leandra NisbetThursday, October 31, 2019
Feature Story Mayor Kimberly Simms

Insights on the City of Friendly People: A candid conversation with Mayor Sims

By Leandra NisbetThursday, October 24, 2019
Feature Story Central District Cyclery

The Grand Rapids neighborhood using public murals as a catalyst for community art conversations

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, October 17, 2019
Feature Story Juan Carlos Angulo

RapidChat: Juan Carlos Angulo on the process of petitioning permanent U.S. residence

By Jenna K. Morton, Rapid Chat EditorThursday, October 10, 2019
Feature Story Alison Arnold gives a presentation on trauma-informed care to CMU's Association for the Education of Young Children.

Here's how educators are learning to empathetically foster resilience in children affected by trauma

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 10, 2019
Feature Story Christina Pavlak.

Michigan’s home visiting programs bring support to new parents

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story UIX Geek Games

UIX: Analog gaming and social meetups drive geek culture in West Michigan

By Matthew Russell, UIX EditorThursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story ygoa

How local yoga instructors address trauma through the mind-body connection

By Megan SarnackiThursday, September 12, 2019
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