Hermitage at Diamond blends historic preservation with contemporary art, hosting ArtPrize while fundraising to restore its ...

From birdwatching at Huff to skating at Clemente to climbing at Highland, Explore Your Parks proves Grand Rapids’ green spaces are vibrant hubs of science, community, and connection.

SLD Read’s Literacy A-Listers celebrates student achievement and honors community champions of literacy with dancing, desserts, and inspiring stories.

New downtown retail incubator offers space, training, and mentorship to help undercapitalized entrepreneurs launch lasting ...

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

During the holiday season, Grand Rapids transforms into something straight out of a Hallmark movie — complete with real snow and better shopping. The streets sparkle, windows glow, and behind every ...

This article is part of Rapid Growth's Voices of Youth series, which features content created by Kent County youth with support from Rapid Growth staff. I'm a descendant of heroes. Not your classic ...

Every spring, Hastings — a peaceful town with around 7,500 residents — undergoes a remarkable transformation. During the weekend of the Barry-Roubaix gravel cycling race, the town’s population nearly ...

For 19-year-old Zack Sporte, beekeeping comes with a sting – sometimes more than 50 in a single day. But he says the rewards far outweigh the pain. As the founder of Zack’s Bees, he began his journey ...