When the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) initiated the renovation of its 1928 Spillman Carousel, accessibility was top of mind. For David Bulkowski, executive director of Disability Advocates Kent ...
Standing in Roberto Clemente Park opened a floodgate of memories for John Fernandez — baseball games with friends, ringing bells from nearby churches, and corner-store treats that defined life on ...
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 Mitch Ermatinger launched Speciation Cellars in 2016, he was chasing the possibilities of mixed culture fermentation — a brewing process that layers yeast and bacteria to create complex flavors.
“Immigration enforcement adds a destabilizing factor that impacts the availability of care for all families — regardless of their immigration status.” Suma Setty In 2024, early childhood educators in ...
On paper, Will Oltman’s title at Bissell Inc. is senior product graphic designer. But spend five minutes with him, and you’ll learn that the Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design ...
When designer Michael Nÿkamp considers his many years in the field, he offers more than just a list of accomplishments; he shares profound insights into human nature and creativity. In a world swiftly ...
Tiffany Streur had dreams of working in health care in labor and delivery, but a long nursing school waitlist nearly put her plans on hold – until a family member suggested a different route. Tiffany ...
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, ...
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 ...
Community mental health programs in Calhoun, Washtenaw, and St. Clair Counties provide promising blueprints for meeting people where they are, when they need it most. Across Michigan, community mental ...
A new initiative in Kent County is making strides to ensure that children with disabilities get the early literacy support they need long before they enter a traditional classroom. Jennifer ...