2+ hour, 21+ min ago  (691+ words) Over the past three years, Voices of Youth has shown us that by actively listening to what young people want, we often develop better ideas. Here, Publisher Tommy Allen reflects on the achievements and lessons learned over three years with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1729+ words) Voices of Youth spotlights East Kentwood's migration storytelling project and shares three student essays preserving immigrant family histories and journeys. As part of the Voices of Youth project, which teaches students about journalism and its connection to democracy, we are…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1126+ words) GVSU students solve risky, wasteful tech resale by building a trusted local model that improves safety, transparency, and sustainability. You've probably tried to dispose of some old technology before. Maybe it was that phone that stopped working, or perhaps an…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1158+ words) At Earthly Refillery, clear canisters of dry goods line the walls. There's an assortment of nuts with large spoons for scooping. Whole coffee beans from around the world exude a rich aroma. Colorful seasonings fill glass jars. None of it…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (982+ words) As youth mental health needs strain Michigan families, Pine Rest opens its new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health. The center offers expanded inpatient treatment, the state's first pediatric psychiatric urgent care center, and new services for children and adolescents." For…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (577+ words) GR teen filmmakers share mobile-made stories on food justice and identity at Mosaic Film Experience screening, highlighting youth voices and community connections. What happened: Mosaic Film Experience recently brought together students, educators, community leaders, and partners for Stories That Change…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (804+ words) As Rapid Growth marks its 20th anniversary, we're revisiting archival stories that captured cultural shifts in our community. Celebrating 20 years of solutions-focused reporting at Rapid Growth Media in 2026, we're intentionally looking back'highlighting one story weekly." This isn't nostalgia but evidence of…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (861+ words) Our Voices of Youth narrative shows how theater fosters empathy, confidence, and belonging. City High Middle School student Ineke Petroelje explains why this art remains a deeply human experience. Theater is a great experience because it lets you explore your…...