Healthy Communities

Feature Story Leah Broomfield Equity

Deaf mentor's journey shows strength of inclusive hiring and support services

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 27, 2025
Feature Story "Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole Healthy Communities

Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Julie RiddleFriday, June 20, 2025
Feature Story On June 20, a world record will be attempted with a synchronized light show featuring 500 drones and 200 electric vehicles over Muskegon Lake. Technology and Innovation

Veteran’s drone and EV show over Muskegon Lake to honor service, aims at world record

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 16, 2025
Feature Story Small-Zeeland-Zoom Arts and Culture

June things to do: Pride events, Miss Michigan, Juneteenth, a Julia Child exhibit, and Father’s Day

Melody WilsonTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story Small-Aaron Equity

West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 29, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall. Economic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Influencers and friends Stefanie Schaffer and Erika Nala Franco toured Grand Rapids in their wheelchairs. Their video is out now.

Wheel the World designation spotlights GR’s accessibility

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan. Community Development

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025
Longform Maribeth Leonard Healthy Communities

Countywide mental health millages have remarkable results

Monique BedfordTuesday, March 25, 2025
Feature Story Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year. Healthy Communities

Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story The park, which sits along the North Bank Trail at the end of Central Avenue, now has a small dog park, tennis courts, and softball and baseball diamonds, but it is in dire need of an update, officials say. Community Development

Spring Lake Village leaders aim for accessibility all year long in Central Park renovation

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story (From left) Peggy Helsel, development director at DAKC; Jenny Gauld, designer at Steelcase; Kamara Sudberry, global inclusive design leader at Steelcase; and Vicky Schmidt, a high-level paraplegic and longtime DAKC test pilot. Equity

Beyond compliance: Area nonprofit and corporation are redefining inclusive workplaces

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 5, 2025
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