Building Communities

Feature Story Jen Vander Heide returns to Grand Rapids Public Library as deputy director.

GRPL’s new deputy director brings global experiences to the role

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Chris Sain Jr.

How entrepreneur and philanthropist Chris Sain Jr. supports Grand Rapids youth and education

Kelsey SandersWednesday, October 9, 2024
Feature Story Beatrice Salgado, a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center in Grand Rapids, was honored in the childcare category in 2023.

Front-line employees across West Michigan to be recognized

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 20, 2024
Feature Story 62-B District Court Judge Amanda Sterkenburg will oversee one of two new domestic violence courts in Kent County.

New domestic violence specialty court launching in Kent County

Kelsey SandersWednesday, August 21, 2024
Feature Story Northern Strings is just one group that meets at the Kent District Library. Girl Scout troops, church groups, and historical societies keep the KDL branches busy.

No longer simply the sound of silence: Local libraries offer gathering areas for community groups

Kelsey SandersThursday, May 30, 2024
Feature Story Major donors have already contributed $7.3 million toward the $8.5 million goal for the Ada Covered Bridge Park.

Ada envisions new $8.5M covered bridge park

Rapid Growth StaffWednesday, May 22, 2024
Feature Story Roel Garcia walks into the Library for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled in Muskegon.

Step inside an award-winning library for people with disabilities

Roel GarciaWednesday, May 15, 2024
Feature Story Many Michigan families live below what is known as the ALICE line (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). A new grant program hopes to lift 100,000 Michigan ALICE families out of poverty in the next five years.

LEO Impact Grants will go toward helping Michigan’s struggling families

Ashley KingWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Transportation is one component of making Grand Rapids more livable for residents of all ages, including older ones.

Grand Rapids renews AARP Age-Friendly Community status, creating better living environments for all

Ashley KingWednesday, February 7, 2024
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Steelcase Foundation Grant will allow Arbor Circle to expand mental health counseling accessibility

Ashley KingMonday, September 11, 2023
Development News The Diatribe is a grassroots Grand Rapids youth-centered arts nonprofit.

New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 28, 2023
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