United Way programs and local volunteers provide gifts, resources, and easy ways for residents to support families struggling during the holiday season.

Most of us by now recognize the iconic Eames Lounge and the Noguchi table and know the names George Nelson, Herman Miller and Steelcase. And we understand these names are synonymous with innovative ...

If you survey all the holdings of her micro corporate empire, you may come away with the impression that Kelly Jansens Boos is getting rich. She’s not, and that’s just fine with her for right now. “My ...

Expansion is the name of the game for Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which recently has begun work on a new snow removal equipment building. “The snow removal equipment storage facility is an ...

Cheri Litvack is among those Lakeshore residents who have withstood the headwinds of homelessness. Credit for having a roof over her head goes in part to Holland-based Capital for Compassion, which ...

The rolling landscaped grounds and impeccably maintained buildings of the Marywood Campus on East Fulton Street lie just outside of East Grand Rapids. Inside the Dominican Center building on a cold ...

This article is part of Rapid Growth’s Voices of Youth series, which features content created by Kent County youth with support from the Rapid Growth staff. My parents, Bich An Thi Pham and Tien Huy ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

GRAAMA launches $3 million campaign to expand its mission of preserving, honoring, and passing down Grand Rapids’ Black history and stories. After eight years in its current location on Monroe Center ...

Contestants at Ms. Wheelchair America experienced accessible transportation together in Grand Rapids, highlighting community partnerships improving inclusion and mobility. For the 18 women competing ...