Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, is shining a national spotlight on Grand Rapids, earning two major honors this year: a spot on the entrepreneurial reality docu-series “The Blox” and ...

For 19-year-old Zack Sporte, beekeeping comes with a sting – sometimes more than 50 in a single day. But he says the rewards far outweigh the pain. As the founder of Zack’s Bees, he began his journey ...

For the past 20 years, West Michigan Tech Trends has been both a reflection and a driving force behind the region's evolving relationship with technology. Since it began in 1999 as a small gathering ...

The Yours, Mine, and Ours — Public Health series highlights how our state's public health agencies keep us healthy, safe, and informed about issues impacting physical and mental health in our ...

When people talk about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it's usually the sandstone cliffs and dunes of the Lake Superior Shore, the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls, or simply the romanticization of the rural ...

As we take a brief publishing break this week, we want to reflect on the pivotal role and significance of libraries in our communities. For years, the Literacy Matters series has demonstrated how West ...

Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) was founded with the vision that people with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential. AAoM leads efforts to raise expectations and expand ...

Most people understand that invasive species are harmful to the planet’s ecosystems, but they're often unsure how to take action. This two-part guide highlights six invasive species and provides easy, ...

Community mental health programs in Calhoun, Washtenaw, and St. Clair Counties provide promising blueprints for meeting people where they are, when they need it most. Across Michigan, community mental ...

Jessica Rickert, DDS, the first American Indian female dentist, advocates for oral health equity and inspires Native youth through mentorship and representation. This story is part of a series on the ...

Across Michigan, students struggle with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, leaving schools as the first line of defense in addressing their mental health needs. In some districts, school ...

Veterans who have died serving our country are regularly recognized, but what about those who have served and survived? More than 550,000 veterans in Michigan need access to benefits, care, and ...