Stories

Calvin College History Professor Wins Fulbright Scholarship


Michigan Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Point Since 2008


Grand Rapids a "Cooler Place to Be"


MyGRCityPoints Reward Redeemed for Personalized Beer


Who are these Road Warriors?


The Cheese Lady keeps it moving


Priority Health looks to hire dozens of nurses, healthcare workers and office staff


New statewide consultant job opens door to the future for historic building preservation


West Michigan Aviation Academy takes off with huge expansion

The West Michigan Aviation Academy held its groundbreaking for their new 47,000-square-foot expansion

John Ball Zoo to fill 144 seasonal jobs; work continues on $7M facelift, funicular, "tree"house


Davenport University to build $5M athletics complex thanks to land gift from Farmers Insurance


East Lansing-based Netvantage Marketing sees promise in Grand Rapids, opens satellite office


Grand Haven's new Splattered Ink Press helps budding authors self-publish, market their books


Feature Story Urban Retail

Is Retail Going Small and Urban?

What big changes are happening in the national retail world? Is small, urban retail making a comeback?

Feature Story LISTgsmindsky

G-Sync: The Big Mind Sky Way Up High

There are many signs that change is happening in the city, but one sign is more than just a reminder. It is a tribute to the spirit of who we are and may yet be. Lifestyle Editor Tommy Allen checks out the Big Mind Sky way up high over Grand Rapids.

Feature Story LISTliteracy

Taking on a Crisis from the Neighborhood Up

The Literacy Center of West Michigan works tirelessly to promote literacy in the community, among all ages whether someone is learning to read for the first time or learning to speak English as a second language. With powerful champions like Mayor George Heartwell and Eastern Floral CEO and community activist Bing Goei, they've been able to implement and execute programs all over the city.