Melorie Begay

The Grand Rapids Public Library's annual book club for kids "Social Justice Begins with ME" kicks off in September. Each month, young readers will examine different social justice topics.

A Grand Rapids cannabis retailer helped lead the effort to bring new improvements to a transit stop on the intersection of Wealthy and Front Street. The stop features an accessible platform for wheelchair riders, a bike lane, art and more.WGVU’s Melorie Begay spoke with Pharhouse Wellness CEO Casey Kornoelje and Aligned Planning CEO Lynéé Wells about the project.

Grand Rapids-based Kids Food Basket recently received a $100,000 grant from the state department of agriculture and development. Funds will go toward supporting both of the organization’s farms in West Michigan.

U.S. Small Business Association Administrator Isabella Guzman and U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten visited several small businesses in Grand Rapids earlier this month. Many of the owners have utilized the SBA’s resources.

State lawmakers joined Grand Rapids city officials, Friday, to celebrate recent state investments that will fund several city projects.

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights says four complaints against the Grand Rapids Police Department were withdrawn last week.

The City of Grand Rapids voted to approve the purchase of drones for the Grand Rapids Police Department today

The City of Muskegon was awarded a combined $3 million in funding from the Michigan Department of Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

A new public charter school opened last week in Southeast Grand Rapids. The new K-3 school aims to increase low literacy rates in the area.

The proposed RICE plant is estimated to emit hundreds of thousands of tons of greenhouse gases every year. A virtual public hearing is scheduled May 1 to discuss permitting the project.