“We’re able to wrap our arms around the whole family and help them while we’re monitoring the kids’ milestones and helping the parents be the best teachers of their kids.” Karen Levan “We have staff ...

Illustrator Kirbi Fagan signs her new book, The Big Empty, at a bookstore. Kirbi Fagan has built a career out of capturing imagination through color, texture, and storytelling. With The Big Empty, her ...

A team of student entrepreneurs from local colleges continues to impress with their business plan for REthink Water. &nbsp;<br><br><a target=”_blank” href=”http ...

In the heart of Grand Rapids, a new wave of medical innovation is surging, driven by a vibrant ecosystem of startups. While these companies bring groundbreaking ideas and technologies to West Michigan ...

Although there are many benefits to a growing city, the downside of such growth is often lack of housing. The Grand Rapids community is currently experiencing a housing shortage, much like most of the ...

What happens when one of Grand Rapids’ most beloved restaurants changes ownership after almost 50 years? At Yesterdog, the answer isn’t about reinvention—it’s a genuine dedication to preserving the ...

For the second year in a row, a memorial for unclaimed neighbors in Grand Rapids will take place at the city’s Oak Grove Cemetery, 2531 Kalamazoo Ave. SE. Anyone, of any age, is invited to come to the ...

As student debt continues to weigh heavily on Michigan families, Grand Valley State University is showing how a strategic, student-centered approach to state scholarship funding can make higher ...

Long-standing partnerships between GVSU and The Rapid and Southeast Michigan educational institutions and SMART foster sustainability, accessibility, and community impact. Students travel effortlessly ...

Jermale Eddie holds his family close every morning before he heads out to make deliveries. After running the Malamiah Juice Bar since 2013, Eddie knows his customers appreciate having fresh juice ...

Cheri Litvack is among those Lakeshore residents who have withstood the headwinds of homelessness. Credit for having a roof over her head goes in part to Holland-based Capital for Compassion, which ...

“Tight knit.” Alger Heights resident and business owner Alex Courts uses these words to describe Alger Heights, and when asked to explain exactly what he means, he takes a minute to gather his ...