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.
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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.
Removing barriers so people can live their best lives
Improving old technologies with new is, in many ways, the heart of improving access for humans. It is also a great motivator for those with the talents to do so. Here are the people behind those efforts and why this work is so important to them and within the region.
Active Commute Week: Walk, Roll + Ride
It’s Active. Commute Week in West Michigan, a celebration of cleaner, healthier, less congestion-causing transportation. The Rapid’s West Michigan Rideshare program, West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (WMSBF) and participating businesses are encouraging people to walk, bike, scooter, carpool or take the bus to get where they want to go from June 16 to 23
KDL’s summer feeding program helps to fill gaps in student nutrition
Children need food to help fuel their bodies and minds, but over weekends and during summer months, many students who receive free or reduced lunches suffer without proper nutrition. Kent District Library’s summer Lunch at the Library program offers youths ages 2-18 free nutritious meals.
