Mother copes with loss by helping others

Miscarriage prompts flower business and avenue for community support.

Consumers Energy grant supports forestry

Muskegon neighborhoods are surrounded by new trees, thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Consumers Energy Forestry Department.

Pretty in pastel

Get creative with pastels this season and rock this style.

Gazelle Sports to host community events

A Michigan-based sporting goods store has two community events planned this month.

United Way of the Lakeshore hosting baby product drive

A United Way chapter on the lakeshore is asking the community to donate baby products or money to local expecting families.

Healing the whole person

Body Mind Being Institute guides participants into a new way of living.

Furniture store relocates

A furniture retailer is relocating its Kentwood store.

Nonprofit donates 100,000 diapers to local parents

Alpha Grand Rapids (AGR) achieved its goal of donating 100,000 diapers since January 2021, impacting 1,100 families connected to the organization.

Medical innovation continues across Grand Rapids

While the world has been busy with other health concerns, it was easy to miss some of the impressive and innovative medical advances that have taken place outside of the public’s attention — even when it’s happening right under our noses.

Bissell ranked 39th among most dog-friendly workplaces

Seattle-based Rover released a nationwide report noting Grand Rapids-based Bissell Homecare as the 39th most dog-friendly work culture, during a year where 77% of Americans placed more importance on working for a dog-friendly company.

Double threat

A year ago, Michigan was deep in the grip of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Hospitals were full of patients — and with vaccines in their early phases, there wasn’t much to do but stay masked and wait.

SHEFIT to partner with USA Pickleball

A Hudsonville-based performance apparel brand recently entered a partnership with national pickleball organization USA Pickleball.

Treat your feet

Taking care of your feet early on can mean avoiding surgery later.

Your dream closet

9 design elements to turn your closet into a space you want to spend time in.

Puppy adoption highlights company’s commitment to charity

The grand opening of a tire store in Wyoming had an unexpected outcome for a puppy named Peanut who was part of the festivities.

CHC shares trauma-informed practices

As the Children’s Healing Center (CHC) looks ahead to World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, the organization is emphasizing the importance of mental health while caring for those who have experienced medical trauma.

GVSU students launch sustainable clothing brand

Two Grand Valley State University students are launching a company selling recycled and sustainable apparel that benefits the Great Lakes.

Autism therapies

Meeting needs despite quarantine barriers.

A new day for art in Grand Rapids

The city is poised for a resurgence of art.

Muskegon Museum of Art announces exhibit of newly discovered Alaskan photos

The Muskegon Museum of Art will showcase the Edward S. Curtis: Unpublished Alaska, the Lost Photographs exhibit from Sept. 16 to Jan. 9.

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