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Feature Story Women of Color Give founders Robyn Afrik, Lucia Rios and Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys speak during the Power Reimagined event on Oct. 6. (Shandra Martinez) Community Development

Women of Color Give announces top 5 nominees for $56k in grants

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 7, 2022
Feature Story Grand Rapids Community College opened its Lakeshore Campus a little more than a year ago. Now, about 1,000 students are enrolled in classes there. Kids and Education

GRCC partners with Haworth, others for flexible new campus

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story You don't have to go half-way around the world to get a different perspective. The Momentum Center and Muskegon Community College have created a cultural exchange with their Cultural Immersion Experiences. Diversity

Two Lakeshore communities team up to explore racial, ethnic, cultural divides

Kelsey SandersMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story Lisa Stefanovsky, Ottawa County Public Health community health supervisor Community Development

Retiring health department leader considered ‘one of the best’

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month. Community Development

Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story A student receives a COVID-19 vaccination at GRCC. Healthy Communities

New vaccine rolls out: Where can you find yours?

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 20, 2022
Feature Story The Momentum Center and Community Mental Health of Ottawa County are hosting separate events on Sept. 22 focused on socializing, networking and engendering a stigma-free society for those with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities. Healthy Communities

Two mental health events focus on socializing, networking, building a stigma-free society

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage looking for business stabilization projects

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022
Feature Story Families could experience small aircraft flight during the WMRA/Wings of Mercy Aviation Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Community Development

Aviation Day brings community to West Michigan Regional Airport

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story This year marks the Grand Haven Musical Fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27. Arts and Culture

Grand Haven Musical Fountain celebrates 60th anniversary

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 22, 2022
Feature Story Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around. Community Development

Anthony Lambers use his story to help others ‘Get up out the mud’

Shanika P. CarterSunday, August 21, 2022
Feature Story Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar performed with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in 2021 as part of the symphony's free community concert. It was the impetus behind a new drive to include diverse cultures in next year's community concert. Arts and Culture

HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert

Andrea GoodellThursday, August 18, 2022
Feature Story The Ottawa County Crisis Intervention Team, from left: Amanda Sheffield, Dylan Ousley, Michele Sampson, Austin Engerson, and Frankie Bader. Healthy Communities

Crisis Intervention Team is a bridge to mental health resources in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 9, 2022
Feature Story In Holland, we point with pride to the Tower Clock and several downtown buildings. Arts and Culture

Treasuring the legacy of artisans in Holland and beyond

Dale WyngardenMonday, August 1, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Community Development

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story Momentum Center staff and members pose outside the nonprofit's new Holland facility at 345 W. 14th St. From left are members Steve Savage and James Dykstra and Program Coordinator Sarah Streng and Chief Funding Officer Caleb Zokoe. Diversity

Momentum Center continues to expand programming in Grand Haven, Holland

Andrea GoodellTuesday, July 19, 2022
Feature Story Bacha Popi performs at the LAUP ¡Fiesta! in the Holland Civic Center July 9. Arts and Culture

LAUP ¡Fiesta! makes strong comeback

J.R. ValderasTuesday, July 12, 2022
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