Patrick Center

Meet two Grand Rapids women whose beliefs have shifted with time. Tina and Cheryl discover social justice and allowing for exchange of perspectives is a shared ideal.

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Blue Cross dropping coverage for an expensive specialty drug. University of Michigan economists predict tariff impacts on the state’s economy. And a professional soccer team will call Grand Rapids home, but from which league?

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses hip hop rocker, Kid Rock, making sizeable donation to medical treatment foundation. The Right Place, releases its 2025 economic outlook. Two major economic investments coming to West Michigan.

The Kent County Prosecutor's office announced Christopher Schurr's trial will start April 28th with jury selection scheduled to begin April 21

Meet two women from Grand Rapids. While their political affiliations don't align, Nancy and Daneen share similar professions and views on women's rights.

In August 2023, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century reduced much of the Hawaiian town of Lahaina to ashes, killing more than 100 people and displacing thousands. Could the fire’s catastrophic toll have been prevented? WGVU’s Patrick Center talks with filmmaker Xinyan Yu.

Crain’s staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses the Grand River Restoration project, a survey indicates people want more ‘eatertainment’ in downtown Grand Rapids and advocates say enforcement of a federal law would be a costly burden.

Andy grew up in Grand Rapids in a traditional nuclear family. Clarence was nurtured by his working mother struggling to make ends meet in a blue-collar Canadian town. As they share their views on free market capitalism and social justice, Andy and Clarence realize they share the belief that all humans should flourish during their time on earth.

Movimiento Cosecha Michigan organized display of unity supporting undocumented community.

Crain's Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez talks about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's new CEO focused on costs. A look back on 2024 venture capital investments and look ahead to 2025 and a focus on Artificial Intelligence. We begin with a status report on Michigan's paid sick leave and tipped wage bills.