Red carpet event honors students, tutors, community leaders
SLD Read’s Literacy A-Listers celebrates student achievement and honors community champions of literacy with dancing, desserts, and inspiring stories.
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New domestic violence specialty court launching in Kent County
Two judges and the Domestic Violence Action Network aim to hold offenders accountable, provide comprehensive support to victims
Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building
The Diatribe has begun construction on the Emory Arts and Culture Hub, which will serve as a space for the community to come together and create.
Gerald R. Ford Airport expanding facility operations building
A West Michigan airport has begun an $8.5 million expansion on snow removal equipment building, further improving airport operations.
No longer simply the sound of silence: Local libraries offer gathering areas for community groups
Kent District Library is creating a community Third Space. Study rooms are being booked for a variety of activities from dulcimer rehearsal to Girl Scout meetings.
How West Michigan’s innovative manufacturers are reinventing supply chains
Manufacturing is evolving In West Michigan as companies adapt to dynamic supply chain challenges. Gentex and Davenport University are at the forefront, emphasizing innovation and resilience.
New WonderKnook playscapes invite families to enjoy and explore
Play is also an important element of learning. The new WonderKnook playscapes installed at Kent District Library invite children and families to imagine, explore curiosity and play within their branches.
Family-friendly activities to look forward to in Grand Rapids this spring
From art and authors to the outdoors, here are some of the family-friendly activities to look forward to in Grand Rapids this spring.
Building relationships is at the heart of great design
Skot Welch, Julia Swenson and Carl Dunker are three designers who live and work in West Michigan. They share the ways they work to create a community where people belong.
Design as an ‘inescapable’ part of life in West Michigan and where you can find it
The world of design involves hard and soft skills, hands-on creativity and abstract vision. Here's how design is defined by the individuals who are doing the work in West Michigan.
