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Feature Story Through the after-school program, Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC), dozens of teens learn about and help positively influence their local government.

VOICES OF YOUTH: Grand Rapids youth increase civic engagement after school

Luke Fann Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Mayor Bliss reflects on nine years as mayor and two decades of service to Grand Rapids.

A look back at Mayor Rosalynn Bliss's tenure: leadership, legacy, and vision

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 18, 2024
Feature Story Narcan (naloxone) saves lives by reversing an opioid overdose. An easy-to-use nasal spray, it's a vital tool in combating the opioid crisis. An allocation of Kent County’s opioid settlement dollars will increase Narcan accessibility.

Kent County uses opioid settlement to roll out services to fight addiction

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYSaturday, August 31, 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 Kara Wood

Published Together: Amphitheater and soccer stadium offer opportunity

Kara WoodWednesday, July 31, 2024
Feature Story Kent County Commissioner Stephen Wooden enjoys a recent day with his family.

Bridging the Digital Divide: A Call for Balanced Broadband Regulation

Stephen WoodenFriday, May 17, 2024
Feature Story Photo by Tyler Herbstreith

Library seeking reduction in millage, ensures no reduction in resources, programming

Sarah SpohnFriday, September 29, 2023
Development News Courtesy

Michigan Green Communities bestows “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 24, 2023
Development News Courtesy

Michigan Green Communities bestows “gold status” to the City of Grand Rapids

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorWednesday, July 12, 2023
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New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 13, 2023
Feature Story Macomb County Jail

Push to improve conditions for Michigan's incarcerated prompts research, proposals for new facility

Erin Marie MillerThursday, April 7, 2022
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City secures expertise of longtime crusader against childhood lead poisoning

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 14, 2022
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