People + Places

The third community conversations event for Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will focus on women and mental health.

A local nonprofit association is hosting a colorful fundraiser to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.

Several members of the Grand Rapids Police Department and other area K9 unit personnel gathered in the parking lot of Animal Emergency Hospital Wednesday, Nov. 15 to welcome GRPD K9, "Eli." 

Community college professors and alumni are being featured in a poetry anthology, the proceeds of which will be donated to the International Rescue Committee. 

A local nonprofit is bringing together national thought leaders and local stakeholders to explore the interconnectedness of systems that impact community prosperity.

A host of West Michigan companies have made the list of “Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch,” an award presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

So, you've received your W-2(s) and need to file your taxes. Now what? 

For the first time in years, Van Andel Arena now has two full-time tenants.

It’s 6:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning and Fulton Street Farmers Market is just waking up.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit transport nurse, Erin Coalliar, thought she was going to Seattle to check out a new type of neonatal ambulance. At least that’s what her manager, Maggie Simons, at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital had told her.

The six wives of Henry VIII, some of whom he had beheaded, tell the story of their lives, post mortem, of course.

The Cedar Lounge has always been a great place to relax after a day on the slopes, but now skiers and observers alike will be able to fuel up before hitting the slopes with a new brunch menu.

A Muskegon college received three awards this year from the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education. 

A summer camp aimed at fostering business acumen and potential for high school girls was held last month at Calvin University.

Ryan Burdick was sworn in last week to the East Grand Rapids City Commission, filling the vacant first ward seat.

A horticultural tour will return to a historic neighborhood this weekend.

This spring, a major development along the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids stirred plenty of excitement.

Community stakeholders, local leaders and members of the public are invited to a "sky-breaking" ceremony in Boston Square on Wednesday, April 26.

A nonprofit plans to celebrate a newly renovated outdoor space and mural. 

Grand Rapids will host a park party in celebration of this year’s neighborhood summit.