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Early Education Community of Practice brings unified message to state focus on early childhood care

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 30, 2024
The Community of Practice has expanded to 30+ Michigan organizations focused on early childhood. Members have access to a variety of resources and experts and are able to provide solutions and mobilize quickly.  
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Simple accommodations can eliminate barriers to health care

Joseph GoralTuesday, April 30, 2024
Because equal and quality access to care is so important, making sure medical practices improve access and accommodations for people with autism is a crucial goal of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).
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Muskegon Heights’s new industrial parks strategy is key step in bolstering economic development

The Lakeshore StaffMonday, April 29, 2024
Muskegon Heights is poised for success with available vacant land and buildings ready for development, say officials. 
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Jaquelin Barajas — mentor to many — is Michigan Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 29, 2024
Jaqulin Barajas is the second Boys and Girls Club of Holland Youth of the Year to take home the state award in as many years. Last year, Isabel Shepard rose to compete at the national level. Barajas is a mentor to many both at the Club and in schools and the community.
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State backs collaborative approach to affordable housing project

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 29, 2024
A church, two nonprofits, the city of Holland and a Native American tribe are coming together to create 52 affordable housing units in Holland. The state is supporting the project with access to low-income tax credits. 
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New $35M Charles Hackley Middle School is historic in more ways than one

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 29, 2024
Muskegon Public Schools will open its new Charles Hackley Middle School on the former Mercy Hackley Hospital campus. The $35 million building is the district’s first new school construction in 65 years.
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Frank's Restaurant celebrates 100 years of food, community, and tradition

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 29, 2024
For 100 years Frank's in downtown Zeeland has been more than a restaurant. It has been a gathering place and the heart of a community.
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Retired teacher finds success as park ranger

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 28, 2024
Retired teacher Kim Pitsch is enjoying her second career as a year-round Allegan County park ranger. And she was recently honored for her work. 
Feature Story Holland Area Arts Council presents “The Art of Dr. Seuss” throughout May with the exhibition “25 Years Through the Wrong End of the Telescope,” a national touring exhibition. Arts and Culture

May things to do: Tulip Time, Kite Fest, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, art, music, fundraisers, more

Melody WilsonThursday, April 25, 2024
A Prom with a Purpose, theater, history, horses, nature, Kentucky Derby parties, Memorial Day observances, and festivals — it’s all ahead of us this May.
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Special report: How can Michigan fix a guardianship system that fails some kids and older adults?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, April 24, 2024
Guardianship is designed to protect those who can't care for themselves, but it doesn't always work that way. Advocates are pursuing a variety of solutions to improve the system.
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