People + Places

“Stamp Your Way Through the U.S.A.,” a series co-written by Grand Rapids natives Emily Matheny and her mother Mary O’Hare, received the 2020 Moonbeam Awards gold medal for children’s activity book – educational, science, history.

New Standard Sand Lake, a new recreational-only cannabis provisionary, opened in Sand Lake on Jan. 23, making it the second New Standard cannabis dispensary in Michigan.

Find out what singles in Grand Rapids are looking for.

A new report puts Grand Rapids in last place among large metro areas where women earn more than their husbands.

Grand Rapids’ West Side has seen massive expansion over the past decade, becoming a new hub for some of the city’s best dining and entertainment.

Dr. Charles Gibson is one of only a few Black trauma surgeons in the country.

A new report says Grand Rapids is one of the top 10 cities best positioned to attract remote workers.

“Ecliptic” at Rosa Parks Circle is getting a $2 million restoration that will increase the lifespan of the materials used in the art installation.

A startup aims to help local individuals and businesses make the most of expensive parking spaces, and Grand Rapids native Shanae Gooch fulfilled her dream of going to esthetician school and starting her own business.

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place is seeking community volunteers in nonclinical roles.

Pure Options on Wednesday began offering adult-use marijuana sales at its provisioning center in Muskegon.

Local sock maker iNFable is celebrating Black History Month in February with four new designs.

SpartanNash announced it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with state programs in all states the company operates in, to offer the COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the nationwide rollout plan.

Eastern Floral has transitioned ownership of its retail business operations in Holland and Grand Haven to Huisman Floral, according to a joint statement from the companies.

The Woods Cultivation and Processing in Kalamazoo announced it recently wrapped up its fourth harvest.

Detroit-based 3Fifteen Cannabis announced it has integrated recreational cannabis sales at both of its Grand Rapids locations: 2900 S. Division Ave. and 3423 Plainfield Ave. NE.

Kent County, Spectrum Health, Mercy Health and Vaccinate West Michigan have come together to create a COVID-19 vaccination clinic that will allow large numbers of people to be vaccinated at one central location.

Meijer Inc. announced it will host the Lift Local Supplier Event, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to virtually showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants.

Hanna Schulze champions small businesses at Local First.

A new sober living home opened its doors for young men on the road to recovery from addiction.