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Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Equity

Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 18, 2020
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry with their four children. Diversity

What’s next for Black advocacy in Holland?

ANDREA GOODELLWednesday, September 16, 2020
Feature Story Rebekah Bakker was named the 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. Community Development

Young Professional of the Year praises group for opportunities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story The Kruithoff family works on their Ottawa County farm, planting a test plot of different varieties of soybeans for a seed company. Economic Development

Ottawa County program preserves farmland for future generations

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 14, 2020
Feature Story Once the Grand River Greenway is complete, the public can explore this 30-mile pathway and the many spectacular parks along the way — by foot, bike, or kayak. 

Foundation raising money to expand, improve Ottawa County parks

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 11, 2020
Feature Story Kiosha Jeltema is a West Michigan Works! Business Solutions Manager. Economic Development

Job seekers can now connect face-to-face with employers at virtual job fair

Shandra MartinezThursday, September 10, 2020
Feature Story Downtown Holland launched its outdoor expansion program in June, allowing shops and restaurants to expand their operations onto the sidewalks and parking spaces.  Healthy Communities

Downtown Holland extends popular outdoor expansion program

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 8, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees. Economic Development

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Jake Tebos, (left) wholesale grower of potting plants in Allendale, discusses issues unique to his niche in the marketplace with Secretary Perdue (right). Economic Development

West Michigan farmers share concerns with USDA Secretary

Bev BerensWednesday, August 26, 2020
Feature Story Ciana Witherell identifies as non-binary, which is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively feminine or masculine.

Moving beyond the gender binary

Ciana WitherellFriday, August 21, 2020
Feature Story Grand Haven author Melanie Hooyenga Arts and Culture

Local author’s latest novel is flashback to simpler times: the summer of 2017

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 19, 2020
Feature Story The Epic Swim Team: Todd Suttor, Jon Ornée, Jeremy Sall, Nick Hobson, Dave Ornée, and Matt Smith Sustainability

How 6 friends made ‘Epic Swim’ across Lake Michigan

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 18, 2020
Feature Story Spring Lake DDA Director Angela Stanford-Butler, Grand Haven Main Street Executive Director Jeremy Swiftney and Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp wear their "love of community" masks. Community Development

Communities reframe mask debate into message of unity

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 14, 2020
Feature Story Chara Bouma-Prediger is the Holland Farmers Market's new Food Navigator. Economic Development

Farmers Market adds bilingual Food Navigator to assist shoppers

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story Gentex interns Collin Mitchell and Ciana Witherell took part in the Lakeshore Advantage event. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage helps interns picture their future in West Michigan

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story The 2019 Ability Award recipient Lori Hastings, who is seated in a wheelchair, is pictured with the other award nominees. Community Development

Disability Network looking for individuals who champion inclusion

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 10, 2020
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