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Ballet presents a new working-class lens to a classic story
The production takes that timeless story and breaths it into a new era, with additional layers of socio-economic complexity.
Hospital stands alone with four years of national joint replacement recognition
The accolades recognize hospitals that consistently deliver superior clinical outcomes for patients undergoing outpatient joint replacement procedures.
TROLLS: A Field Study by Thomas Dambo coming to gardens in May
TROLLS: A Field Study Presented by Macatawa Bank, Powered by Wintrust invites guests to discover the whimsical world of 12 oversized troll sculptures as they embark on a curious journey to learn about humans.
Nearly century-old Muskegon manufacturer sold to Wisconsin company
For nearly a century, the company has manufactured standard and custom precast concrete products.
$2.7 Million in improvements expand recreation opportunities at park
The Kent County Parks Department, in partnership with the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance, has completed $2.7 million in improvements.
Grand Rapids brewery wins gold at 2026 Great American Beer Festival
The beverage took top honors in the Hop Water category, one of several new categories introduced at this year’s competition.
First emergency air transport program for canine officers takes flight
The partnership creates a new pathway to specialized emergency veterinary care for critically ill and injured public-safety working dogs across Michigan.
New partnership launches $200,000 initiative to support women and girls
The $200,000 initiative will support leadership development, paid internships, expanded access to programming, and research focused on women leaders.
Nonprofit launches collective to support women’s addiction recovery
Through educational events, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement, the Women's Collective will raise awareness of the unique challenges women face in recovery while building a support network.
Pilates studio rebrands, announces grand reopening
The studio will celebrate its new identity with a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Ada Business Association on October 28.
Trails summit to address e-bikes, trail safety
The event will bring together community leaders, trail professionals, and trail users from across the organization’s 18-county region to discuss shared-trail safety and the opportunities and challenges shaping West Michigan’s trail network.
Geometric sound and light chamber offers unique wellness experience
The immersive relaxation experience combines sound, light, and the chamber’s distinctive geometric environment, giving guests a chance to disconnect from everyday demands and make space for rest.
$55 million, 231-unit mixed-use development planned for Grand Rapids' West Side
The project is expected to include approximately 231 residential units.
Student theater season spans 1990s video games, AI, and murder mystery
The new season will take audiences from the 1848 Oregon Trail to a tech-driven future, with an utterly disastrous murder mystery opening night, across three productions exploring the theme “Under Pressure.”
Eight-year-old entrepreneur opening slime store
The new store lets customers create their own slime at an interactive slime bar featuring five textures, plus colors, scents, charms, and other add-ins.
New housing in Holland to support individuals experiencing homelessness
The new residence will house at least four individuals referred through community partners.
Museum to honor community leaders
The 2026 event theme is The Depths of Discovery, a nod to the current visiting exhibit, Unseen Oceans from the American Museum of Natural History.
Art exhibitions explore the human experience of the criminal justice system
While each exhibition stands independently, the presentations bring together three artists whose practices emerged from remarkably different circumstances.
Health plan places five facility dogs in Michigan schools
As a team, each dog and their handler work together to support students in successfully developing social-emotional tools and incorporate each dog into the school’s positive behavior interventions and supports.
Bank celebrates new downtown Grand Rapids headquarters
The new headquarters also includes a flexible gathering space for qualifying business and community meetings of up to 40 people.
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