Bradford White joins the fight against hunger
Bradford White, a Middleville manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is providing critical support for the fight against hunger this holiday season with a $10,000 contribution to Mel Trotter Ministries.
Crowd of supporters gather for K9’s animal hospital release
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."
Big season at the Van
For the first time in years, Van Andel Arena now has two full-time tenants.
Gryphon Place engages community during Suicide Prevention Month
A leading agency in suicide prevention plans to host a monthlong series of events.
Behavioral health crisis center planned for Kent County
Two local health care organizations are partnering to bring a behavioral health center to downtown Grand Rapids.
West Michigan participates in nationwide beagle rescue mission
The local Humane Society is pitching in to help with the rescue of 4,000 mistreated beagles from Virginia.
MI Lupus to host awareness walk
A nonprofit is inviting the public to walk at the John Ball Zoo for Lupus awareness.
On key
For 39 years, John Pesano has performed as part of the Schubert Male Chorus.
GRAAHI to hold final community conversations event
The third community conversations event for Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will focus on women and mental health.
Rapid changes
This spring, a major development along the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids stirred plenty of excitement.
Youth care facility hosts family Fill the Backpack event
Wedgwood Christian Services’ NextGen Board will host its inaugural event in support of at-risk youth.
John Ball Zoo educates families on homelessness for fourth year
John Ball Zoo and Family Promise are hosting an annual event to help raise awareness for family homelessness in a child-friendly environment.
Griffins to host children’s bike helmet event
The Grand Rapids Griffins will offer free bike helmets to children aged 12 and under.
GRAAHI to hold conversation on mental health
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will host the second event of its three-month community series.
Real estate market hits new heights
Is the Grand Rapids housing market the hottest it has ever been?
Partners to host second Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam
A celebration of African American culture and history will be held downtown next month.
DeltaPlex closing uproots Grand Rapids Gold
An upcoming arena closure will displace Grand Rapids’ local basketball team.
Hope College students take on Downtown Holland as a DEI project
Students from the Hope College Center for Leadership are partnering with a pair of experts to help Downtown Holland with its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Cat rescue acquires physical space
A local women-owned nonprofit that rescues cats now has a physical location to help meet more needs.
Founders to host Ukrainian refugee benefit
Founders Brewing Co. is inviting customers to a daylong event with drinks, music, a silent auction and a raffle to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.
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MARCH/APRIL 2025 ISSUE
