Mover study reveals majority leaving Michigan
A national moving company ranked Michigan the sixth most moved-from state in 2021.
Putting GR back on the map
January and February 2020 appeared to set a great trajectory for tourism growth in West Michigan.
Mel Trotter to host free Christmas luncheon
Mel Trotter Ministries will host a free Christmas meal for community members who might be experiencing hunger and homelessness this holiday season.
Michiganders invited to write holiday letters to veterans
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is encouraging the public to send letters to bring holiday cheer to veterans.
Minority-owned holiday shopping event comes to Breton Road
A local business owner created an event giving holiday shoppers an opportunity to purchase unique gifts from a variety of West Michigan small businesses all in one place.
Plainsong Farm partners with Community Food Club
Through a partnership with a Rockford farm, patrons of a nonprofit grocery store in Grand Rapids will have expanded access to organic produce.
Pharmhouse Wellness to provide turkeys for those in need
A locally owned cannabis company will host its first “Felons Feeding Families” event ahead of Thanksgiving.
Local organizations seek donations, volunteers for holidays
Heart of West Michigan United Way partnered with local agencies to assemble the annual holiday volunteering and giving guide, aiding families in need for the holiday season.
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters launches sock drive
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters is setting a goal to donate 500 pairs of socks to area homeless shelters this holiday season.
Farmers market donations will help low-income families
The Holland Farmers Market is the place for giving this season.
Nonprofit nears $500K goal for veterans-focused coffee shop
A veterans-focused nonprofit is nearing its financial goal to open a downtown Grand Rapids coffee shop in 2022.
Mel Trotter to host Minimal Living Challenge
A local nonprofit is asking 30 participants to take part in its Minimal Living Challenge to raise awareness for youth homelessness.
Lessons from the classroom
It’s not easy to be a teacher right now. A debate over masks, vaccines and more has put students and educators in the midst of an intense political debate over how to handle COVID-19.
Posy prepares for holiday gifting, supply chain gaps by sourcing locally
A local gifting and promotional products company is turning to its fellow community business owners to avoid shortages ahead of the holiday season.
Buddy’s Pizza relaunches dog treat sales for Michigan Humane
Buddy’s Pizza will resume selling dog treats at its restaurants, with proceeds going to support an animal welfare nonprofit.
Baxter Community Center hosts holiday basket drive, seeks donations
Baxter Community Center is looking for donations and sponsors to support its holiday basket drive and general services.
Big-screen stories
New film production company and media incubator aims to bring Hollywood home.
The ethical consumer’s guide to recreational cannabis in Grand Rapids
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.
‘Close to a breakthrough’
Researchers at Van Andel Institute have Parkinson’s in their scope.
Enriching the childbirth journey
Tiffany Townsend’s midwifery practice provides
an alternative to the hospital environment.
NEWSLETTERS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE
