Transitioning from volunteer to intern to employee at ArtPrize has been a transformative experience for KCAD student Maylyn Southavilai. When Maylyn Southavilai started volunteering with ArtPrize in ...

Grand Rapids’ Daniel Biber created an educational moment using Legos, leading to a viral video on TikTok. At Grand Rapids’ Brickworld, an expo devoted to Lego creations and displays held at DeVos ...

Contestants at Ms. Wheelchair America experienced accessible transportation together in Grand Rapids, highlighting community partnerships improving inclusion and mobility. For the 18 women competing ...

Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention ...

What happens when one of Grand Rapids’ most beloved restaurants changes ownership after almost 50 years? At Yesterdog, the answer isn’t about reinvention—it’s a genuine dedication to preserving the ...

Learning about nutrition, cooking, and food scarcity helps prepare youth for adult life and deepens their empathy. New City Neighbors, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit's after-school program, gives area ...

When we introduced Published Together, our aim was clear: to amplify community voices via engaging storytelling. Jeff Hill, an early figure at Rapid Growth Media, infuses his trademark clarity and ...

Exploring “The Nature of Color” at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, artist Hwa-Jeen Na and Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen uncover its deeper cultural and personal layers. Walking into “The Nature ...

After 30 years, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is redesigning and expanding its Anishinabek: The People of This Place exhibit and renewing its commitment to centering Indigenous voices, leveraging ...

Feeding America West Michigan's new Kentwood headquarters increases meal distribution capacity and fosters innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions to combat hunger. Food insecurity ...

Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s new sensory room offers a calming space for neurodivergent travelers, reducing anxiety and improving accessibility. Being neurodivergent can be a daunting ...

Among the many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is one few people know about: an increase in the number and severity of domestic violence cases. According to a September 2022 article on the ...