The Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance has been supporting and funding local initiatives that build culture and connection between West Michigan neighbors since 2011. Programs like the Godfrey-Lee band camp, Pinery Park Little League, and regional tornado preparedness efforts have all been assisted by this city-run nonprofit. The fund has been growing every year, and the plan is to give it all away.

Balancing creative expression and the need for capital, Gaia Cafe and the Division Avenue Arts Collective have partnered up to rebirth their community-loved institutions in Creston.

El artículo de la serie Building Bridges del mes pasado destacó el continuo crecimiento y desarrollo de la ciudad de Grand Rapids a través del desarrollo de su Plan Maestro. Paola Mendivil, residente de West Side, promotora y coordinadora de catering en el restaurante de su familia, comparte sus pensamientos sobre los acontecimientos que están teniendo lugar y lo que espera ver en el futuro.

Small raingardens in front of homes in West Michigan are helping clean and cool polluted runoff water before it reaches one of the most critical watersheds in the area. The Plaster Creek Stewards are behind it all, and their impact is growing.

Quynh Lai and Ben Wiley of Stock&Candor yearn for their guests to experience food in an entirely new way. The only stipulation: adventurous eaters who can enjoy all foods only. No picky eaters or dietary restrictions allowed.

Andrea Wallace, aka "SuperDre," is back in GR after touring the country for several years. What she brings with her is a wealth of experience in both music and business.

Over 20 years ago, Grand Rapids’ citizens helped create its Master Plan for development. As the time nears to create a new master plan, local citizens and business owners have a powerful voice for the future.