At first, everyone told them they were crazy. You’re going to open a brewery in downtown Muskegon? But no one goes there, they’d say. How are you going to make it? “When we started building up this ...

Art, the students who transformed a giant blank wall into a vibrant community mural on Grandville Avenue explain, should not be relegated to a specific place. Or solely for specific people. It should ...

As health care costs rise and high deductibles keep many from the doctor’s office, one West Michigan entrepreneur believes he has found a better way to provide health care. Grand Rapids–based founder ...

Feeding America West Michigan's new Kentwood headquarters increases meal distribution capacity and fosters innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions to combat hunger. Food insecurity ...

Described by The Wall Street Journal as a sweeping change in the way cities are run, Smart Cities are changing the way people interact with the communities in which they live. While the term Smart ...

The city of Grand Rapids plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 63% over the next five years and hopes to be carbon-neutral by 2050. This article is part of Rapid Growth’s Voices of Youth ...

Consider the statistics: Only 15 percent of female college freshmen go into STEM fields, and only .4 percent enter computer science fields as opposed to three percent of men. And while some believe ...

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So you live downtown, and you love your neighborhood stores. You can probably easily buy a tasty craft beer, pre-packaged granola bars and maybe even a gallon of milk within walking distance. But ...

“Tight knit.” Alger Heights resident and business owner Alex Courts uses these words to describe Alger Heights, and when asked to explain exactly what he means, he takes a minute to gather his ...

Rooted in Grand Rapids' manufacturing legacy, Uncle Goose crafts handcrafted wooden toys that inspire imaginative play, promote learning, and prioritize sustainability. On a quiet street at the edge ...

The Dwelling Place's newest project in Grand Rapids will be the largest Community Land Trust project in the state, ensuring discounted prices that will benefit both the initial as well as future ...