Economy

Literacy Center of West Michigan Faces Funding Cuts

News Summary The Literacy Center of West Michigan will implement significant program cuts due to federal funding reductions taking effect…

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Ranks 22nd in Municipal Efficiency Report

News Summary Grand Rapids, MI, has been ranked 22nd among America's cities for municipal efficiency in WalletHub’s 2025 report, marking…

3 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Faces Educational Funding Challenges

News Summary Grand Rapids is experiencing a mounting crisis in educational funding as teachers demand higher salaries amidst a teacher…

3 weeks ago

Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Announces Church Mergers

News Summary In a move to address a severe shortage of priests, the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids plans to…

4 weeks ago

Grand Rapids Faces Urgent Housing Crisis

News Summary Grand Rapids and Kent County are in urgent need of 34,000 new homes and rental units by 2029…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Ranked 22nd in Best-Run Cities

News Summary Grand Rapids has ranked 22nd in WalletHub's annual report on the best-run cities in the United States, marking…

1 month ago

Local Man Deported to El Salvador Amid Controversy

News Summary Carlos Menjivar, a man from Grand Rapids, was deported to El Salvador after being detained by ICE officers…

1 month ago

Former ELNC Director Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

News Summary Sharon Killebrew, ex-director of finance for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative, pled guilty to federal charges for embezzling…

1 month ago

Gas Prices Surge in Grand Rapids Amidst National Decline

News Summary Gas prices in Grand Rapids have increased by over 11 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging…

2 months ago

Grand Rapids Prepares for Auto Show Extravaganza

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to host the 27th Annual Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place, attracting car…

2 months ago