As autism diagnoses climb, families and organizations like Disability Network West Michigan work to empower young adults entering the workforce.

The West Michigan Works! six-week paid summer program offers teens across seven counties real-world job experience, skills training, and career exploration. Applications are open now through May 5.

Lakeshore Advantage unveils a five-year plan to strengthen West Michigan’s economy by growing talent, supporting businesses, and boosting startups.

The new system streamlines justice processes by managing digital case files, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring secure, efficient prosecutorial operations.

Allegan Tech Center equips students with real-world manufacturing skills, addressing industry gaps and opening career paths for hands-on learners.

Carla Flanders debuts “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections.  

Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum's main floor will again transform into a catwalk for emerging designers from the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion at KCAD. This year’s student-led show, “Couture Code,” features original creations and innovative ideas, with each garment telling a story of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.

A $125K GHACF grant helps Love in Action build a larger warehouse to meet rising food needs in Northwest Ottawa County.