West Michigan author LeAnn Kelley doesn’t have to travel far for inspiration — much of it comes straight from the places she’s known since childhood. The creator of The Tales of Iryvalya series says ...

This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation. In ...

Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.

First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County. Located in Battle Creek, Catching the Dream Learning Center is the first Burmese-language early childhood program in Calhoun ...

For nearly ten years, ‘home’ to Dr. Andre Perry was in New Orleans. During that time he met his beautiful wife, started a family, became a ‘Community Coffee’ celebrity (as he likes to call it) and ...

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 ...

Staff members at Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids watched a painful pattern repeat itself over the years. After long waits for housing and years of instability, residents finally got an apartment. They ...

Why are these guys smiling? Because their gamble that nice guys can finish first in property management seems to be paying off hansomely in metro Grand Rapids.

At one point in her life, Ashley Gibson couldn’t wait to get out of jail. She now hopes she never has to leave the Calhoun County Jail, where she works as a recovery coach with the Summit Pointe Jail ...

From Musekgon to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Zoey Tice inspires more than just those in her community. Sixth-grader Zoey Tice started picking up litter at age 7. Now, her efforts are inspiring ...

Librarian Hannah Lewis, KDL’s community engagement librarian, demonstrates how to use the Freesources site. Looking for market data to launch a side business? Planning your retirement? Need a ...

Two years ago, Nuha Hussein sat among the crowd at a Mosaic Film Experience event, watching local filmmakers and Hollywood guests talk about storytelling, creativity, and endless possibilities. Her ...