Federal budget cuts risk pushing an additional 50,000 Michiganders into hunger. Feeding America West Michigan is urgently ...

A family dream café becomes a cherished community hub, surviving ownership change while preserving its mission of connection, ...

Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan ...

KCAD students and alumni join national artists to create murals spotlighting endangered species during Grand Rapids' Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival.

Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to ...

The city of Grand Rapids plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 63% over the next five years and hopes to be carbon-neutral by 2050.

Marked by a history of racism and segregation, Grand Rapids' southeast communities share the ways this has blocked access to fostering sustainable neighborhoods.

When we introduced Published Together, our aim was clear: to amplify community voices via engaging storytelling. Jeff Hill, an early figure at Rapid Growth Media, infuses his trademark clarity and ...

Ethan Lien writes about his grandparents’ escape from Vietnam, reflecting on their sacrifice, resilience, and the legacy he carries.

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 ...

Larry J. Wagenaar has lived in West Michigan for more than 30 years. He’s the CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan, which has released an updated version of the Historic Michigan Travel Guide.

InnovaLab Development, a Rockford company, believes that strategically introducing modular development can change the game for the current housing market. The construction of these single-family and ...