Journalist Estelle Slootmaker teams with a designer and illustrator to publish a locally produced children’s book, ...

Entrepreneur Nathan Biller’s MI Backyard Build helps homeowners create accessory dwelling units, boosting affordable housing and income in Grand Rapids.

Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, ...

Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, ...

A lot of people may say that after Governor Slick Rick cut the film incentives, the Michigan moviemaking business is dead. However, as my inbox fills up with projects at various stages from "seeking ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Brandon Copeland has been influential in shaping the creative landscape of Grand Rapids for almost 20 years. Originally from Jackson, he moved to Grand Rapids in 2003 to attend Grand Valley State ...

When the indie rock band Low Phase took the stage at Kent District Library’s first Vibes Fest in 2023, they were one of dozens of local groups hoping to build an audience. Months later, a Michigan ...

Tech Week Grand Rapids surges with 115 events, featuring Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak; LinkedIn names city best for careers.

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 ...