Grand Valley State University contributes more than $3 billion a year to Michigan’s economy, according to a new report. What’s happening: A new report underscores the significant role Grand Valley ...

“Our kids make academic gains at twice the national average in terms of reading and math, regardless of income level,” says Ryan Ernst. The Greater Dayton School combines academics with on-site ...

“We’re able to wrap our arms around the whole family and help them while we’re monitoring the kids’ milestones and helping the parents be the best teachers of their kids.” Karen Levan “We have staff ...

Neighbors, volunteers, and local leaders gathered at River City Scholars Charter Academy this past weekend to do more than plant trees. They came to strengthen their community. As part of ...

Courtesy Gold Coast Doulas – Dr. Annie Bishop, of Rise Wellness Chiropractic, is pictured with Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas. Gold Coast Doulas is celebrating its first decade by rallying ...

Danche Gjorgjievski, co-chair of Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025, with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Danche Gjorgjievski came to West Michigan from Macedonia as a high school exchange student in the ...

Unfiltered Gen3: Unapologetic Underdogs Unleashed will be held at City Built Brewing in Grand Rapids on Oct. 24. In an era overflowing with reality shows, streaming dramas, and endless social feeds, ...

The Carr Center has a unique history in Detroit, fulfilling a critical need for elevating Black artistic excellence in visual arts, dance, arts education, and jazz. The latest installation offers a ...

Publisher Tommy Allen often receives inquiries about plastic recycling. In response, Steve Faber, the communications and marketing manager at the Kent County Department of Public Works, addresses ...

Sick of the heavy traffic, pushy people, and long check out lines at the big box stores and mega malls? Take some of the stress out of the holiday season by shopping the neighborhood business scene.

Radio personality, Facepalm Media Digital Content Strategist, Clear Channel Program Director and 2011 TEDxGrand Rapids On Stage Curator Eric O'Brien is a foodie. In fact, he almost became a chef. Here ...

Harlan Byker has made a career out of coaxing things to change color as if by magic, and Pleotint appears to be his next marvel. Only for this trick, the inventor hopes to tease savings out of energy ...