Viewers exploring the Annual Student Exhibition at Kendall College of Art and Design.
Viewers exploring the Annual Student Exhibition at Kendall College of Art and Design. Courtesy of KCAD
Artist Mark di Suvero's "Motu Viget" (1977) inspires kids of all ages
Artist Mark di Suvero's "Motu Viget" (1977) inspires kids of all ages Tommy Allen
GR's Christkindl Markt is hot ...and Raclette is its star
GR's Christkindl Markt is hot ...and Raclette is its star Tommy Allen
The Rapid's new 33 Express to Walker is a commuter game-changer
The Rapid's new 33 Express to Walker is a commuter game-changer Tommy Allen

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Longform The Barn for Equine Learning gives youth and adults the opportunity to discover new experiences, challenge themselves, and grow through the healing power of horses in a therapeutic setting.

How United Way is using microgrants to address social challenges

Rapid Growth StaffWednesday, April 17, 2024
Over the past five years, Heart of West Michigan United Way's Emerging Leaders United group has distributed grants to eight nonprofits, giving more than $30,000.  
Feature Story The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) began play in February with teams playing in arenas across the nation.

Bump, set, spike: Rise taking West Michigan by storm

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 17, 2024
Grand Rapids rises to the occasion with support for its new professional volleyball team.  
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Industry trends push many new jobs onto the annual HotJobs! List

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 17, 2024
If you want to learn about the career opportunities across West Michigan, the 2024 HotJobs! List is a good place to start.  
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How at-home vaccinations protect the lives of the state’s most vulnerable

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 15, 2024
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has collaborated with Disability Rights of Michigan to support vaccinations for homebound residents.
Longform Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board.

Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 15, 2024
In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.
Feature Story Hillery Ross, How YOU Birth Doulas Services' administrative coordinator, and Allison Keessen, treasurer for How YOU Birth Doula Services.

Initiative rapidly expands doula ranks in Muskegon County, with major implications for birth equity

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 15, 2024
Muskegon-based How YOU Birth Doula Services is working to improve outcomes for parents and babies by leveraging Michigan's recently added Medicaid coverage for doula services. 
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How data collection is playing a key role in advancing health equity

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 10, 2024
A new push to gather health care data about people with disabilities is spotlighting a disparity in health care equity that is often overlooked by the medical community. 
Longform Josh Williams

Addressing the Gap: The need for increased mental health support for LGBTQ Michiganders

Valerie LegoMonday, April 8, 2024
With all the positive work being done, the fact remains that 51% of LGBTQ Youth in Michigan are afraid to talk about their mental health with someone else. 
Longform Robin Beasley is the director of Garden of Dreams Preschool inside First Congregational Church.

Tri-Share makes quality child care more affordable for working parents

Jaishree DrepaulMonday, April 8, 2024
MI Tri-Share is a first-of-its-kind cost-sharing funding model. The state, the employee, and their employer each chip in for one-third of the price of child care.
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit

خارطة طريق "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع" تتخذ منهجًا شاملًا لإطلاق برنامج "التعليم ما قبل الاب

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaMonday, April 8, 2024
في يناير 2023، أعلنت الحاكمة غريتشن ويتمر عن خطتها "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع"، والتي ستوفر الوصول إلى التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي المجاني لجميع الأطفال البالغين من العمر أربع سنوات في ميشيغان بحلول عام 2027. في فبراير 2024، أصدرت دائرة التعليم مدى الحياة، التقدم، والإمكانيات في ميشيغان (MiLEAP) خطة الطريق مع توصيات حول كيف يمكن للولاية تحقيق هذا الهدف. شاركت مجموعة السياسات العادلة، وهي منظمة استشارية تعليمية في واشنطن العاصمة تركز على سياسات الرعاية والتعليم المبكرة، في تأليف خارطة الطريق.
Longform Kimberly Singh (right), Michigan Oral Health Coalition board member and chief community and governmental affairs officer for My Community Dental Centers, chats with Dental Assistant Kortney Jones.

Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders. This coalition is working to change that.

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 8, 2024
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition brings together a multitude of Michigan oral and general health partners to collaborate on improving oral health for all Michiganders, especially those who have barriers to access. 
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MiCareerQuest connects 8,000 students with hands-on exploration into future career opportunities

Rapid Growth StaffMonday, April 8, 2024
Over 8,000 middle and high school students across West Michigan had the opportunity to experience more than 300 high-demand careers first-hand at this year's MiCareerQuest.
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit

PreK For All Roadmap takes a holistic approach to rolling out PreK For All

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaFriday, April 5, 2024
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has released the PreK for All Roadmap plan with recommendations on how the state can achieve universal pre-K for all 4-year-olds in Michigan.
Feature Story Steve Faber, the communications and marketing manager at the Kent County Department of Public Works

Published Together: The Perplexities of Plastic Recycling

Steve Faber, Communications and Marketing Manager, Kent County Department of Public WorksMonday, April 1, 2024
Publisher Tommy Allen often receives inquiries about plastic recycling. In response, Steve Faber, the communications and marketing manager at the Kent County Department of Public Works, addresses misconceptions and promotes sustainable waste management practices in West Michigan with our latest Published Together story.
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Corewell Health among healthcare systems leveraging local farms for healthy food options

Kelsey SandersMonday, April 1, 2024
Medical institutions around Michigan are using their local resources to bring real food to their staff and patients.
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