Sam Easter

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Sam Easter is an independent journalist based in western Michigan. He's previously reported from North Dakota, Michigan and beyond.

Where are the Black people?

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Transforming downtown

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‘My Dearest Friends’

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Students face an uncertain semester

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Angling on the Grand

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Cities prepare to corner marijuana market

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"American Beauty"

‘More Than a History Lesson’

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Author Mary McKSchmidt walks along the beach near their home in Holland, Michigan.

Navigating Uncharted Waters

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Homeless for the Holidays: A Picture of Homelessness in Grand Rapids

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GRAM Chief Curator Ron Platt leads a tour through an exhibition by Native American artist Dylan Miner. Titled “Water is Sacred // Trees are Relatives,” it explores the spiritual and historical relationship between Michigan’s natural history and its native peoples. Photo by Sam Easter.

Native American Artist Spotlights the State’s Natural Resources in GRAM Exhibit

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*Main photo: Gail Buckland is the curator of the new exhibition at the Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring sports photography from the 1840s to the present. At her left is a striking image of the 1966 NBA Finals. (Photo by Sam Easter for GR|MAG)

Expansive Sports Photography Exhibit Hits a Home Run at GRAM

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Michigan Prepares to Vote on Recreational Marijuana Next Month

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Bridge Street Market entrance.

Bridge Street Market Looks to Fill West Side Void

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New Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington, Photo courtesy of City of Austin, 2017.

New City Manager Makes History with Appointment

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