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Located on the shores of little Lake Macatawa, just off the coast of expansive Lake Michigan, Holland is the epicenter of West Michigan's Dutch history and culture. Not surprisingly, then, the city is perhaps best known for its annual Tulip Time Festival in May.
But there's much more to the Tulip City than, well, tulips. The city's downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts as much retail activity as any urban core in the region. The community is flush with wildly popular waterfront beaches like Tunnel Park and Holland State Park. And Hope College lends the clean, conservative town a bit of youthful spirit.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Holland teen grows through community service
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Monday, December 4, 2023
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December things to do: Parades and presents, movies and music, shopping and Santa
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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Program that supports single moms starting in Holland and Zeeland
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Salvadoran-born woman celebrates Hispanic contributions, culture in Tri-Cities
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Monday, November 6, 2023
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$7M in investment by three companies will create 40 jobs
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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November things to do: Skating, celebrating, film, beads, reads, and holiday kickoffs
Melody Wilson
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Holland Mayor has unexpected visit with prime minister during Netherlands trip
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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How $6.1M will support 17 placemaking projects across West Michigan
Shandra Martinez
Monday, October 23, 2023
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New restaurant Gateway Spoon is on a mission
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Monday, October 16, 2023
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How do social factors affect health? Community Influencers to offer clues
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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Housing America — What influences home design?
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Local Youth of the Year competing for national title
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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Housing America — housing styles that stand the test of time
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Friday, September 29, 2023
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How leadership training helps employers with staffing shortages
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Monday, September 25, 2023
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October things to do: Halloween and history, arts and entertainment, adventures and theater
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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Housing America — Classic American Foursquare architecture in Holland
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Van Raalte muster brings spectacle, theater, and living history to Holland
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Monday, September 11, 2023
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HPS looks to draw more teachers into district homes with second round of Teachers Live Here grants
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Friday, September 8, 2023
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TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore
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