Issues

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

A couple with Grand Rapids roots will host a pair of presale pierogi drives and donate 10% of the proceeds to support Ukrainian refugees.

In partnership with a conservation organization, a locally based packaged water brand has planted its 1 millionth tree.

Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is encouraging the public to send letters to bring holiday cheer to veterans.

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

New film production company and media incubator aims to bring Hollywood home.

The Internal Revenue Service and the region’s U.S. attorney are warning residents not to share any personal account information so they don’t fall prey to scammers who may want to steal their stimulus checks.

A women’s professional golf tournament is returning to West Michigan.

The Holland Farmers Market is the place for giving this season.

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council and the Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club will host six book discussions in February and March.

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

The local Humane Society is pitching in to help with the rescue of 4,000 mistreated beagles from Virginia. 

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

This spring, a major development along the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids stirred plenty of excitement.

Mel Trotter Ministries will host a free Christmas meal for community members who might be experiencing hunger and homelessness this holiday season.

“Housing is a basic right that everyone deserves,” Andrea Martin, housing coordinator at Arbor Circle, said. Yet, according to Arbor Circle’s website, there are over 3,300 youths who experience homelessness every day in West Michigan. “We want to get the word out so people understand that youth homelessness does exist in their communities even if they don’t always see it,” Martin said.