By Anna Gustafson, Managing Editor

Life on two wheels: How Grand Rapids is transforming itself into a bicycle-friendly city

For the past six years, Grand Rapids has set its sights on becoming a bicycle-friendly city. After nearly 80 miles of bike lanes have been implemented, with more in the works, a dramatic change in the transportation landscape has led to growing pains. City officials and grassroots leaders are now attempting to navigate these challenges in order to become one of the country's best metropolises for those on two wheels.

Safe space: Grand Rapids Police Department, community work to reform law enforcement

What is needed to make residents of color feel safe in Grand Rapids? The answer is complicated, but the conversation surrounding it is one that community leaders and residents across the city agree must persist until, finally, every single person can say they feel secure in our community.

The sweet life: Laham family pursues the American Dream with Chocolates by Grimaldi

Virtual reality therapy: How one Grand Rapids center is changing the way we treat mental health

Grand Rapids’ Varnum law firm dedicates second $1 million in free legal services to entrepreneurs

Cooking up dreams: Small business owners find space to flourish at Downtown Market incubator kitchen

Photo essay: Harmony Brewing & Green Wagon Farm join forces to build strong community food landscape

For Harmony Brewing and Green Wagon Farm, a new partnership between the two groups is about building a stronger community food landscape in which farmers, restaurants and consumers are connected, both in person and with the food they cook and eat. To grow that relationship, Harmony is bringing employees to work on the farm every month. Local photographer Mike Rice recently got to document Harmony's first-ever staff work day, giving us a glimpse into a world of farming, food and community.

From Grand Rapids to Orlando: LGBTQ community and allies stand in solidarity after mass shooting

After the mass shooting that killed 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, hundreds of people gathered outside the Apartment Lounge in Grand Rapids to tell the world: We will always unite against hate.

Grand Rapids Trans Foundation launches, works to support low-income students

Just several months old, the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation already has big dreams: Provide scholarships for students and make the city a better, more inclusive place for the transgender community.

Escaping a world of fast food: Grand Rapids schools tackle hunger, food security with gardens

From providing lessons about growing food in urban spaces to giving children fresh produce to take home, school gardens are playing an increasingly vital role in Grand Rapids' community health landscape.