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Grand Rapids’ Sole Abortion Clinic Shuts Down

TL/DR - The Heritage Clinic for Women, the only procedural abortion clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has closed due to the death of its medical director and gynecologist, Dr. Thomas Gordon. Patients in need of procedural abortions now have to travel hours to find alternate services. This has increased wait times at the next closest center, Planned…

Top Global Chocolate Masters: A Grand Rapids Exclusive

TL/DR - Atucún, a startup that produces 'tree-to-bar' chocolate, recently won a silver medal at the 2023 International Chocolate Awards. Atucún was founded in 2017 by Efren Elvir Maradiaga and Chad Morton of Roast Umber, and operates two teams in Comayagua and Grand Rapids. In addition to its award-winning status, Atucún has fostered partnerships…