Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, is shining a national spotlight on Grand Rapids, earning two major honors this year: a spot on the entrepreneurial reality docu-series “The Blox” and ...

During the holiday season, Grand Rapids transforms into something straight out of a Hallmark movie — complete with real snow and better shopping. The streets sparkle, windows glow, and behind every ...

Every spring, Hastings — a peaceful town with around 7,500 residents — undergoes a remarkable transformation. During the weekend of the Barry-Roubaix gravel cycling race, the town’s population nearly ...

For 19-year-old Zack Sporte, beekeeping comes with a sting – sometimes more than 50 in a single day. But he says the rewards far outweigh the pain. As the founder of Zack’s Bees, he began his journey ...

West Michigan’s recreational environment is undergoing a significant shift due to climate change, characterized by milder winters and increasingly unpredictable seasons. The U.S. Department of ...

The Yours, Mine, and Ours — Public Health series highlights how our state's public health agencies keep us healthy, safe, and informed about issues impacting physical and mental health in our ...

For the past 20 years, West Michigan Tech Trends has been both a reflection and a driving force behind the region's evolving relationship with technology. Since it began in 1999 as a small gathering ...

When Sharon Caldwell-Newton looks at the new 12,000-square-foot veterinary clinic taking shape on Walker Village Drive, she sees a lifeline for thousands of pet owners struggling to afford veterinary ...

Keira VanderKolk believes the future of agriculture begins with better livestock nutrition. The Hudsonville High School graduate is heading to Iowa State University to study animal science with a ...

When Ronny Richardson reflects on his life, he sees a journey marked by resilience and a deep commitment to his community. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Ronny — the name everyone refers to him by — ...

When people talk about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it's usually the sandstone cliffs and dunes of the Lake Superior Shore, the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls, or simply the romanticization of the rural ...

When Sarah Lewakowski thinks about the growing need for mental health services in Ottawa County, she sees both the challenges and the opportunities. The executive director of Mosaic Counseling says ...