Nonprofit to lease space at former DeltaPlex building
A local nonprofit secured its own physical space for the first time in its 100-year-plus history.
Amway cares for community
Hundreds of Amway employees gave back to West Michigan for this year’s companywide volunteer event.
Ms. Wheelchair America comes to Grand Rapids
A nationwide competition is taking place this week as contestants advocate for people with disabilities.
Association celebrates Michigan Farmers Market Week
Farmers markets across Michigan will host special events and activities this week in honor of Michigan Farmers Market Week, taking place now through Aug. 13.
Mayor honors Cherry Health for National Health Center Week
A local health center is being recognized for its contributions to local health care.
Businesswomen to flock to inaugural SWAN Con
According to legend, a swan sings one beautiful song in its life just before it crosses the metaphorical rainbow bridge. But the Strong Women Arise Network (SWAN) is hardly on its way out.
Meijer named best place to work for disability inclusion
A local retailer continues to earn recognition for inclusivity.
Baker College wins awards for culinary program
A Muskegon college received three awards this year from the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education.
Hall of Fame hockey player to make LMCU Ballpark appearance
Chris Chelios will be signing autographs at LMCU Ballpark as part of the West Michigan Whitecaps’ Made in Michigan Wednesdays series.
Staring into space
A perhaps hugely underrated piece of the city’s entertainment landscape is the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium.
Stream project breaks ground at The Highlands
A buried waterway will be resurfaced as part of a restoration project for the Grand River.
Acrisure partners with Steelers
A locally based global insurance brokerage entered a naming rights partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and revealed the team’s new home stadium name.
The Diatribe acquires partner organization
Two local nonprofits have combined their resources to better serve West Michigan youth.
GRCC students selected for Johns Hopkins graduate program
Three Grand Rapids Community College students were accepted to a five-month program at Johns Hopkins Schools of Medical Imaging.
Teen entrepreneur lands Fresh Thyme deal
A Kalamazoo teen recently secured a retail deal for her small business.
Local animal shelter to host open house at new location
A no-kill cat shelter in Grand Rapids is inviting the public to tour its open house next month.
Symphony names new assistant conductor
Grand Rapids Symphony has a new assistant conductor.
BAMF off to quick start
Despite ongoing construction at MSU's Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, Bold Advanced Medical Future (BAMF) Health already is off to a running start as one of the flagship tenants of the site.
Students graduate with certificates of biliteracy
Forty-one Grand Rapids Public School students will graduate with a Seal of Biliteracy certification.
City, GRPS to host water experience program
Grand Rapids this week is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) on an outdoor program for students.
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