Issues

Researchers at Van Andel Institute have Parkinson’s in their scope.

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

A new study from Honest Paws found that scams involving the sale of puppies have increased 280% during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Michigan residents are one of the most impacted.

A local gifting and promotional products company is turning to its fellow community business owners to avoid shortages ahead of the holiday season.

John Ball Zoo, ever on the forefront of species maintenance and preservation, is making strides to protect the population of eastern box turtles.

Tiffany Townsend’s midwifery practice provides an alternative to the hospital environment.

$10 million injected into early childhood programming.

Monica Pritchard said she didn’t enter ArtPrize in 2021 expecting to win. But her project — a repurposed phone booth full of memories — filled the Blue Bridge and took her all the way to the grand prize.

A local women-owned nonprofit that rescues cats now has a physical location to help meet more needs.

A veterans-focused nonprofit is nearing its financial goal to open a downtown Grand Rapids coffee shop in 2022.

A locally owned cannabis company will host its first “Felons Feeding Families” event ahead of Thanksgiving.

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

While some municipalities have opted out, others are ready for the promised gold rush.

Women At Risk International, otherwise known as WAR International, is an organization that recovers victims of human trafficking and employs them.

Grand Rapids craft beverage makers are pooling their resources to supply hand sanitizer to the community.

A student from a local university is using her skills to help others.

Buddy’s Pizza will resume selling dog treats at its restaurants, with proceeds going to support an animal welfare nonprofit.

In late December of 2023, an altercation outside J Burger N Wings, 2023 Eastern Ave. SE in the Seymour Square area ended in shots being fired at a woman and her son.

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

Several City of Grand Rapids committees have partnered with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to ask residents for big ideas to help shape the future of Grand Rapids.