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Feature Story Artist Paul Collins in his studio with his signature cigar and favorite leather hat.

Paul Collins: ‘The Traveling Artist’ and his global vision of hope for humanity

Tommy Allen, PublisherWednesday, February 12, 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 R. Emma Johnson, CEO of Asher Legacy Group.

Watercolors 7: The Grand Renaissance honors iconic group Switch

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington at the Mandela: The Offical Exhibition at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Understanding the timeless relevance of Mandela's legacy

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Feature Story Daryl Reece is no stranger to hard work, but the entrepreneur says he has also been blessed to be around good people who treat him well. His line of vodka, Stock Da Bar, debuted in 2019.

Daryl Reece: Built on hard work, community support, and faith

Shanika P. CarterSunday, January 14, 2024
Feature Story VoY2

Our Kent County school’s need for improved student understanding

Elsie Ries and Addison WeedTuesday, June 27, 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
Development News get the lead out

Collaboration hopes to tackle childhood lead poisoning in Kent County

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, July 25, 2022
Feature Story Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story Person donating blood

Facing increased pressures due to COVID-19, sickle cell disease patients await new solutions

Matthew RussellMonday, February 28, 2022
Feature Story Rosa Parks 1

Exploring Grand Rapids throughout Black History Month and beyond

Kristina Bird and Leandra NisbetWednesday, February 23, 2022
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