Amateur players, aspiring professionals, and professional players alike will compete on the same courts to earn PPA points, medals, and money.

The organization was named the 2026 recipient of the Kislak Family Foundation Prize as part of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards.

One Michigan farm is encouraging U-Pick visitors to head to orchards earlier than usual to catch their favorite varieties at their peak.

Attendance has grown in previous years to more than 300 people, with families reporting lasting positive impacts on their children’s behavior and well-being as well as their family relationships.

As student-athletes return to campus for a new academic year, they have a new team supporting them.

The health system has announced its expansion of primary care, cardiovascular care, and geriatric services.

The annual awards recognize non-managerial employees who demonstrate pride in their work, a positive attitude and strong work ethic while providing service to their teams, customers and communities.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is bringing back its immersive holiday light experience ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank Nov. 23 through Jan. 10 with new enhancements, including a new grand finale within the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

The Kent County Parks Department became aware of an oil release from a historic well located in a body of water east of Maynard Avenue SW within Millennium Park on Aug. 28.

Funding totaling $8,746,833 will be distributed to 26 community-based organizations operating 36 programs from October 2026–September 2027.

The popular two-day festival features live professional pumpkin carving, pumpkin carving displays, children’s activities, hayrides, and more.

Eligible employers can receive reimbursement of up to $3,250 per participating employee through cohort-based training alongside other businesses facing similar workforce challenges.

What began with workplace donations in the 1980s has grown into four decades of involvement.

The privately funded stadium features a 2,500-seat home grandstand, visitor seating for up to 500, premium and chairback seating, a three-section press box, improved accessibility, and a new gameday gathering area.

Each panel is designed to provide employers with practical strategies and resources they can apply within their organizations.

The 14-week program teaches essential welding skills and helps students grow into apprenticeships and other job opportunities in West Michigan.

The program, made possible by a Michigan Community Service Commission grant, is the only AmeriCorps program focused entirely on creating impact in West Michigan.

The new members bring additional economic development and workforce training expertise to the employer-led collaborative.

The new school builds on decades of academic excellence while positioning the university to lead as engineering, artificial intelligence, computing, automation, aerospace, and emerging technologies reshape nearly every aspect of society.

The expansion is being coordinated with local fire department leadership, municipal leaders, and other public safety partners to ensure continuity of emergency medical care for residents and visitors.