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 ...

The Ward family from Wayland is enjoying Tours Around Michigan ghost stories with an EMF meter in hand. Grand Rapids is known for its breweries and riverfront views. Michigan’s second-biggest city is ...

This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation. Dawn ...

“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 ...

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 ...

An intimate, thought-provoking sculpture show explores identity, visibility, and human connection through contemporary busts that reflect who we are today. Enter any of the three galleries in Frederik ...

Karen Gagnon, Office of Housing Strategies manager at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), has worked on high-level, high-visibility statewide initiatives before. She’s been at ...

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 ...

This article is part of Rapid Growth’s Voices of Youth series, which features content created by Kent County youth with support from the Rapid Growth staff. My parents, Bich An Thi Pham and Tien Huy ...

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 ...

Learning about nutrition, cooking, and food scarcity helps prepare youth for adult life and deepens their empathy. New City Neighbors, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit's after-school program, gives area ...

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