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Navigating the Unknown: Fitness Professionals Innovate to Survive as Their Industry Remains Closed

Aug 18, 2020 08:00AM ● By Elyse Wild

While our community slowly comes back to life, the fitness industry remains shuttered, leaving gym owners and trainers to innovate in order to survive as the pandemic continues.

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How Migrant Workers Put Food on Our Tables

Aug 17, 2020 08:00AM

There are nearly 50,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the state, according to the most recent Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Enumeration Profiles Study.

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Women's LifeStyle - August 2020 - Sara Grey

Aug 03, 2020 06:57PM ● By Elyse Wild

On our cover is Sara Grey

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Everyday Athena: Rosalba Ramírez, Director of College Access Program, Calvin University

Jul 24, 2020 12:00AM

Sponsored Content This is the sixth chapter in a series spotlighting members of our community who epitomize the Athena standards and live by its principles. Readers will come to know these women, the companies they are representing and the forward thinking employers who have a commitment to elevating women and fairly compensating those women for their contributions in their workforce.

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Adversity to Advocacy Q&A with Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington

Jul 14, 2020 10:00AM ● By Kayla Sosa

Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington is a full-time disability advocate in her community. Through legislation, entrepreneurial support and consulting, she works to fight for a more just society for those with physical disabilities, as well as those who experience racism and sexism.

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Local Brewery Creates Beer to Honor John Ball Zoo's Conservation Efforts

Jul 07, 2020 03:37PM ● By PRESS RELEASE

The West Michigan-based zoo is teaming up with renowned beer maker Brewery Vivant to create a beer, entitled the "JBZ," highlighting the institution's work on conservation and specifically focusing on shared values of the two organizations around sustainability and conservation.

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Join In: Local Opportunities to Volunteer and Donate

Jul 06, 2020 05:24PM ● By Elyse Wild

Sponsored Content Check out these opportunities to donate or volunteer your time to make our community a better place for all.

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Women's LifeStyle - July 2020 - Dr. Kimberly Yvonne Kennedy-Barrington

Jul 03, 2020 06:25PM ● By Elyse Wild

On our cover is Dr. Kimberly Kennedy-Barrington, who is as inspiring as she is stunning. Kennedy-Barrington is a full-time disability advocate.

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Virtual Camp Sparkle at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Kicks Off on July 7

Jun 30, 2020 03:05PM ● By Elyse Wild

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids will (GCGR) continue the tradition of the annual day camp for children entering first through fifth grades who have been impacted by cancer or grief for any reason.

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How Spending Time Outdoors Can Improve Your Mental Health

Jun 29, 2020 10:41AM ● By Elyse Wild

"...Spending time outdoors won’t cure depression and anxiety, there is an ever-growing body of research that shows a multitude of mental and physical health benefits of time spent outdoors, which scientists and researchers are trying to better understand." — Christine Mushlock, LMSW

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