Staff members at Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids watched a painful pattern repeat itself over the years. After long waits for housing and years of instability, residents finally got an apartment. They ...
As health care costs rise and high deductibles keep many from the doctor’s office, one West Michigan entrepreneur believes he has found a better way to provide health care. Grand Rapids–based founder ...
Amy Van Andel prepares to read a birthday book to celebrate the birthday of the Amy Van Andel Library. From her office in downtown Ada, Amy Van Andel has a bird’s-eye view of the library she has ...
On this chilly morning in Holland, giant snowflakes blew in from Lake Macatawa, causing folks looking to attend the noon groundbreaking to seek warmth before the ceremony. Longtime neighbors, staff, ...
The Dwelling Place's newest project in Grand Rapids will be the largest Community Land Trust project in the state, ensuring discounted prices that will benefit both the initial as well as future ...
David Morgan of Resonate Global Mission points out the vistas available from one of the condo’s front stoop. (Photo by Tommy Allen) What began as a friendship between two dads has grown into a ...
Bamboo GR Tenant Midwest House drew more than 500 attendees for its first Grand Rapids conference. December can be a cold month in Grand Rapids as our city by the lake begins what is a long winter ...
GVSU student Galilea Bahena with longtime Grand Rapids entrepreneur Zoraida Sánchez. Some allow the past to fade into obscurity, but not Galilea Bahena. The Grand Valley State University junior is ...
From Musekgon to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Zoey Tice inspires more than just those in her community. Sixth-grader Zoey Tice started picking up litter at age 7. Now, her efforts are inspiring ...
Nirodha Weerapura of Portage found Cleaning for a Reason to be a huge help when she was undergoing cancer treatments. Photo: Mike Wenninger For cancer patients already overwhelmed by treatments, ...
In 2026, as we celebrate 20 years of solutions-focused reporting at Rapid Growth Media, we’re intentionally looking back, highlighting one story each week. In May 2020, as COVID-19 appeared quickly in ...
Dr. Abena Tannor talks to Ben Hogan about prosthesis at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids during her December visit. One rehabilitation hospital in Grand Rapids brings together ...
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