People + Places

Here is something important to remember about George W.C. Walker III: Before he was 21 years old, he was in West Michigan, already studying for his sommelier exam.

Four Grand Rapids organizations have partnered to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to residents on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 17, to increase the vaccination rate among African Americans in the community and build further awareness about the positive impact of the vaccine.

A Grand Rapids-based cannabis company held a successful holiday charity drive as part of a December sales event that benefited two local nonprofits. 

Two Battle Creek organizations are hosting several community activities in recognition of the National Day of Racial Healing, Jan. 18.

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Studio Park will screen a new film about former President Barack Obama.

The Women in Aviation International Great Lakes Chapter will host a career conference next month in Battle Creek.

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

The city of Kentwood will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. with a one-mile unity walk.

Gun Lake Casino on Friday, Jan. 7, said it donated $4,000 to support the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department K-9 training.

Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) is seeing an increased need to support the cold, hungry and homeless, as West Michigan experiences ongoing winter conditions.

Chow Hound Pet Supplies is inviting pet parents to bring in extra boxes from out-of-town pet suppliers as part of a new program to benefit local rescue animals as they wait for their forever home.

A study analyzing Midwest census data found many Midwest cities and surrounding areas gained much of their annual population from nearby metros. 

For more than 50 years, Todd Reed has photographed the beautiful scenery in Michigan.

Arbor Circle will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day this year by hosting a free, virtual event honoring the civil rights leader.

A family-owned and -operated cannabis dispensary recently celebrated the grand opening of its first Grand Rapids location.

Sandy Jelinski has been the Lake Michigan Credit Union chief executive officer for more than two decades, helping the credit union grow into a major West Michigan financial institution.

A national moving company ranked Michigan the sixth most moved-from state in 2021.

January and February 2020 appeared to set a great trajectory for tourism growth in West Michigan.

The recreational area of the Holland Aquatic Center (HAC) will reopen on Jan. 31.

A southwest Michigan family welcomed the new year with the arrival of a baby boy.