Amy Van Andel prepares to read a birthday book to celebrate the birthday of the Amy Van Andel Library. From her office in downtown Ada, Amy Van Andel has a bird’s-eye view of the library she has ...

Through free seed libraries and foraging classes, Kent District Library empowers residents to grow, harvest, and connect with food and nature.

Kaya DeerInWater is a bio-cultural restoration specialist with the AIHEC. On a snow day in Michigan, one’s plans can change quickly. That’s where my conversation begins with Kaya DeerInWater, a ...

As health care costs rise and high deductibles keep many from the doctor’s office, one West Michigan entrepreneur believes he has found a better way to provide health care. Grand Rapids–based founder ...

On this chilly morning in Holland, giant snowflakes blew in from Lake Macatawa, causing folks looking to attend the noon groundbreaking to seek warmth before the ceremony. Longtime neighbors, staff, ...

GVSU student Galilea Bahena with longtime Grand Rapids entrepreneur Zoraida Sánchez. Some allow the past to fade into obscurity, but not Galilea Bahena. The Grand Valley State University junior is ...

The Dwelling Place's newest project in Grand Rapids will be the largest Community Land Trust project in the state, ensuring discounted prices that will benefit both the initial as well as future ...

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. My grandparents, Quang and Phuong Tran, are the ...

David Morgan of Resonate Global Mission points out the vistas available from one of the condo’s front stoop. (Photo by Tommy Allen) What began as a friendship between two dads has grown into a ...

Among the many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is one few people know about: an increase in the number and severity of domestic violence cases. According to a September 2022 article on the ...

Over a lifetime of global exploration and artistic talent, Michigan artist Paul Collins shares his profound vision of dignity, resilience, and, most importantly, our shared humanity in The Traveling ...

This article is part of Rapid Growth’s Voices of Youth series, which features content created by Kent County youth with support from the Rapid Growth staff. My parents, Bich An Thi Pham and Tien Huy ...