Issues

Social distancing has become the new normal, but not all are following the guidelines.

How the rise of polluted water impacts our neighborhoods.

A blood drive will be held at a local college to increase the blood supply at local hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alcohol has a variety of uses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partners for a Racism-Free Community hands the baton to WMCAT.

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

Can the police department’s new strategic plan really transform policing in a meaningful way?

Spectrum Health updated its website to include a web page in Spanish with downloadable materials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

Ada-based nonprofit i understand on Saturday will honor International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day by holding a toy drive and delivering several charitable donations to organizations around Grand Rapids.

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

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

A recent study from Opinium examined the mental well-being of the public during the period of social distancing caused by COVID-19.

The Grand Rapids Drive, Grand Rapids Griffins, West Michigan Whitecaps and West Michigan Sports Commission partnered to launch “One Team For West Michigan,” an initiative to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

A Grand Rapids sports team is giving back to those who are impacted by COVID-19.

An upcoming arena closure will displace Grand Rapids’ local basketball team. 

Feeding America West Michigan is participating in a national fundraising drive to help food-insecure families and individuals.

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

It’s been a long and bumpy road for the cannabis plant. From being completely illegal and demonized to later decriminalized and only allowed for medical use and, finally, to the legal sale of recreational marijuana in the city.