Music therapy program receives national grant

The National Endowment for the Arts chose Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital (MFB) as one of 168 hospitals nationwide to receive a grant for its music therapy program.

Putting on the hits

Since 1988, Broadway Grand Rapids has been a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing top national Broadway tours to West Michigan.

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. 

Students to assist in hospitality operations at sporting event

Ferris State University students will return to Colorado to participate in the 2022 winter games.

Community Champion Promoted In Boston Square

If you live in the Boston Square neighborhood, you’ve likely enjoyed the fruits of Jenny Luth’s labor—perhaps without even realizing it.

Studio Park to show Obama docuseries

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Studio Park will screen a new film about former President Barack Obama.

GMB donates $20,000 to community organizations

A Holland-based architecture firm donated a gift of $5,000 each to four Michigan organizations.

Experience Grand Rapids markets Kent County with new videos

Experience Grand Rapids (EXGR), the destination marketing organization for Kent County, released its first two videos to support its new “Dream Grand and Go” campaign.

Students graduate with certificates of biliteracy

Forty-one Grand Rapids Public School students will graduate with a Seal of Biliteracy certification.

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.

Nonprofit seeks used hearing aid donations

Quota Club of Grand Rapids is collecting recycled hearing aids to support low-income families ahead of World Hearing Day, March 3.

Finding Bliss at Ole Miss

Grand Rapids native Trinidad Chambliss was major college football’s feel-good story last fall.

The heart (and sole) of aging

Jennifer DiVita has been too young and “too seasoned” in her work life, but she’s just the right age for her first novel.

United Way project to serve military members, families

A Heart of West Michigan United Way initiative will offer at-home, outdoor improvement services to local veterans and military families.

Downtown Wayland gains historic place designation

The downtown commercial district of Wayland was given a historic designation through the National Register of Historic Places.

FWF donates school supplies to Kentucky students

Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) partnered with an elementary school in Lansing to provide support and encouragement to students who suffered the effects of tornadoes in Mayfield, Kentucky. 

Reinventing a Big Ten team

Jeff Hosler moves to MSU as women’s soccer head coach.

The Comic Signal hosting dual celebration

A local comic book store will host a combined celebration commemorating its sixth anniversary and its 2021 expansion.

Catalyzing Creativity

Grand Rapids Magazine spoke with Cindy Meyers Foley about her position at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Co-founders start inclusive flower business

A pair of local women have started a pop-up flower shop with a mission to include more individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

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