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 ...

Keira VanderKolk believes the future of agriculture begins with better livestock nutrition. The Hudsonville High School graduate is heading to Iowa State University to study animal science with a ...

In Lakeview, a village in Montcalm County, plans for a modern, multi-use pavilion for community events – swap meets, baby showers, birthday parties and more – are going forward thanks to Michigan’s ...

What began as a small employee initiative at Gentex Corp. has grown into a community-focused effort to tackle the growing challenge of electronic waste. The company’s annual electronics recycling ...

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, ...

Nashiah Sharyan and her husband hope one day to travel to Yemen so their children can visit their grandparents. While traveling by air can cause anxiety for nearly anyone these days, flying creates ...

Jean Holthaus remembers a moment not long ago when a woman logged onto a Pine Rest webinar, camera off, silent at first. By the end of the 30-minute session, the woman had unmuted to say thank you.

As employers navigate a shifting talent landscape, a new series of Talent Learning Labs from The Right Place is offering practical, people-centered strategies for human resources professionals.

Tara McCrackin never imagined she’d one day lead an art and design college, serve as president of a professional organization, or become the first recipient of an award recognizing her lasting ...

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 ...

What’s happening: A six-week summer program is expanding to give more West Michigan youth access to career preparation opportunities. Coordinated by Ascend at West Michigan Works!, the Summer Youth ...

West Michigan’s economy, once defined by manufacturing and agribusiness, has opened its arms to the hospitality industry. From chefs and concierges to event planners and logistics coordinators, ...