Communications

Feature Story Raul Alvarez Jr. started Unfiltered: Real Stories. No Judgment at City Built Brewery in Grand Rapids.

‘Unfiltered’ aims to create connection with real stories

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story The Disability Network Southwest Michigan team poses for a holiday photo.

DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Kent District Library's Write Michigan Short Story Contest is free to enter for youth. Adults pay a $10 entry fee, although scholarships are available.

Write Michigan contest inspires creativity and connection across the state

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 30, 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 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 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
Feature Story Lindsay Patton (left) and Shanika Carter teach a Voices of Youth 2023 cohort at the Kent County ISD.

After a successful launch, Rapid Growth continues Voices of Youth program

Lindsay Patton Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Feature Story The Music That Raised Us honors some of the local Grand Rapids Black women performers who have been an inspiration to Sarena Rae.

Sarena Rae shares her music and leadership in Grand Rapids

Bill LeeMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story The city of Holland highlighted Tiara Johnson's story during its Black History Month oral history project.

Holland oral history project gives Black residents a platform for their stories

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 14, 2022
Feature Story Deb

Published Together: COVID-19's impact on the deaf and hard of hearing

By Deb Atwood, Executive Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing ServicesTuesday, April 28, 2020
Feature Story The Knickerbocker Theatre promotes a safety tip on its marquee.

COVID-19: Signs of the Times

By Mike LozonTuesday, April 21, 2020
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