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Kate J. Meyer is a spiritual caregiver and grief counselor with a West Michigan hospice, as well as author of “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief” and her newest book “Navigating the Waves of Grief.”

Brian Smith calls it the Youth Industrial Sports Complex, the system that feeds kids in at pre-school age and spits out college-bound athletes who may even make the pros.

At Grand Rapids Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for inspiring stories from our community, especially those that showcase personal transformation and dedication.

Jason Novotny is Vice President of Design at TowerPinkster, one of Grand Rapids’ titans of design. Recently, TowerPinkster merged with Comprehensive Engineering, a local firm specializing in mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.

Since the "Marihuana Tax Act of 1937" the cultivation of cannabis, a centuries-old herbal remedy, has been relegated to back rooms and basements, forced to thrive under grow lights in hush- hush locations.

Seth Rivard and Jeff Sheehan opened the Rockford Brewing Company doors in 2012, taking over a vacant building at 12 E. Bridge St.

As we celebrate our independence this season, a local residential painter is celebrating the success of opening a franchise, his story the embodiment of the American Dream.

Even though it doesn't officially arrive until June 21, it's feeling a bit like Summer already.

While you might not know Mark Vysoky personally, you’re surely familiar with his work. Vysoky is a landscape architect whose resume includes such green spaces as Thornapple Riverbend and Millennium Parks.

There is something special about the Grand Rapids Griffins, and it would make many hockey coaches eager to jump at an opportunity behind the team’s bench.

Gwendolyn Thomas is the founder and lead designer at Dolyn Designs – a West Michigan-based wedding and event décor business.

I was wondering what type of exercise I could do to get myself bathing suit-ready for summer. So, I reached out to Joe Cebulski, owner of 8th Day Gym. His answer surprised me.

At Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the new name for Spectrum Health, we care for what feels like an alphabet soup of viruses during...

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) leveled up its veteran services, leading to recognition by a state agency. 

Recreational cannabis legalization is stretching across the United States, including Michigan.

A dog day care, overnight boarding and grooming facility recently reopened after relocating to a new space.

A local artist will sign copies of her latest book at Periwinkle FOG.

As Independence Day celebrations approach, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sharing tips to minimize pets’ fear of fireworks and protect them from getting lost.

Retirement is changing. That means planning for retirement is changing, too, according to Steve Starnes, principal at Grand Wealth Management.

A Black-owned training center is partnering with a national soccer club.