People + Places

The sweet floral scent of summer is coming to an end with the advent of fall, but at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park there is still plenty of time left to stop and smell the flowers.

Two West Michigan lighthouses will undergo renovations to preserve their history, courtesy of grants totaling $100,000.

Meijer Inc. is adjusting its store hours for the foreseeable future to allow more time for team members to deep clean and restock its stores.

Kentwood rescheduled its Unity Walk to honor Martin Luther King Jr. after postponing the January event due to frigid temperatures.

Grand Rapids native singer-songwriter Austin Poel has had a lot of success recently.

Gilles Renusson, French Agricultural Merit award winner, discovers profession in boarding school.

Lindsey McDivitt, author of “Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story,” shares the process and inspiration behind her new book in a three-part online video series.

Ann Arbor-based Exclusive Brands announced the opening of its newest retail store to serve both adult-use and medical cannabis consumers in Grand Rapids.

A new recreational space in Grand Rapids offers a blend of nature, art and leisure.

A Teddy Bear Toss takes place during Friday's home game against the Manitoba Moose, Nov. 25.

A small community bank is making a difference for families in need this winter season with its "Blanket the Community" project, now in its fourth year. 

From dashing people’s dreams to helping fulfill people’s dreams.

Hopefully your cat pose is on point. If not, don’t worry; a gaggle of kittens will be on hand at Seva Yoga to show you how to stretch like a cat.

Starting Saturday, Becca VandeGriend will be leading West Michiganders in World Vision’s Virtual Global 6K for Water, a worldwide charity event with the purpose of raising thousands of dollars in donations for the organization’s global clean water access programs.

Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School is hosting a virtual discussion panel in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

A West Michigan-based mother-daughter duo chose giving back over receiving gifts for themselves in celebration of their respective graduations from doctoral and college programs.

Whether you were roped into a work gift exchange or genuinely love treating your co-workers, spread some holiday cheer (and a few subtle hints) from cubicle to cubicle.

Cedar Springs Brewing Company is bringing 30 guests on a guided tour of Bavaria for eight days. The tour will take guests around a variety of popular beer and tourist attractions in the region.

A pair of Calvin College grads and their kids have moved back to West Michigan with an Airstream trailer and a vision in tow.

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss reflects on local economy, social issues and the future.