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Feature Story The 'Epic Swim' team practices a night swim on Lake Michigan. Pictured from left to right are Nick Hobson, Todd Suttor, Matt Smith, Jon Ornée and Jeremy Sall. (Missing from the photo is team member Dave Ornée.) Sustainability

6 friends prepare for 60-mile ‘Epic Swim' across Lake Michigan

Baruch de CarvalhoSunday, August 9, 2020
Feature Story rules-and-regulations Economic Development

New bankruptcy law could be lifeline for small businesses

Peter D. RhoadesSaturday, August 8, 2020
Feature Story Chris Riker is Vice President of Advancement and Donor Services at the GHACF. Healthy Communities

Community’s generosity takes COVID-19 response fund beyond goal

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 7, 2020
Feature Story Quinn and Violet Tunison walk through the sunflowers. Economic Development

Sunflower field draws appreciative crowds to Olive Township farm

Heidi Tunison Thursday, August 6, 2020
Feature Story Andrew Boyd and Jeremy Miller outside the Grand Haven Armory. Community Development

Aldea Coffee is building community, one cup at a time

Bruce BuursmaWednesday, August 5, 2020
Feature Story Andrew Boatright is the Zeeland BPW general manager. Community Development

Zeeland BPW aims to boost local economy with extra round of Power Dollars

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 4, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Bombe in her garden at her Laketown Township home. Economic Development

Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic

Bev BerensMonday, August 3, 2020
Feature Story Violet and Quinn Tunison were excited to back at the Howard Miller Public Library in Zeeland. Healthy Communities

Libraries’ reopening brings people back to ‘community living room’

Heidi TunisonThursday, July 30, 2020
Feature Story Rodger Price is the founder of Leading by Design. Community Development

One man’s vision: making West Michigan known for great leadership

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 29, 2020
Feature Story Jane Clark is the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce President.  Entrepreneurship

Chamber trailblazer earns elite designation

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 27, 2020
Feature Story The Morales family rode on the Lakeshore Habitat parade float down Columbia Avenue to their new home at 132 E. 37th St., where an outdoor dedication was held. Healthy Communities

Parade celebrates nonprofit-church partnership in building Habitat home

ANDREA GOODELLFriday, July 24, 2020
Feature Story LEDA Executive Director Gloria Lara introduces Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at the Summit.

LEDA’s 1st virtual conference brings together leaders for day of inclusion education

ANDREA GOODELLThursday, July 23, 2020
Feature Story Recent high school grad Gezelle Kingdom Grier is ready to cast a ballot in her first election by mail Community Development

Mail-in ballots attractive to first-time voters

BARUCH DE CARVALHOWednesday, July 22, 2020
Feature Story A new program is providing $60 million in coronavirus relief funds to prevent homelessness statewide by paying back rent to landlords. Healthy Communities

Renters avoid eviction, landlords get back rent with new state program

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, July 21, 2020
Feature Story Theresa Glass only recently recognized the role her childhood played in her health issues as an adult . Community Development

Thrive shines light on childhood trauma’s effects on adults

ANDREA GOODELLMonday, July 20, 2020
Feature Story Jordan VanHemert performs.

How bebop influenced the civil rights movement

Jordan VanHemertSunday, July 19, 2020
Feature Story DeWys-team-member Healthy Communities

Communication key to helping employees adjust to new COVID-19 normal

Shandra MartinezFriday, July 17, 2020
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Healthy Communities

What businesses need to know about Michigan’s mask mandate

Peter D. RhoadesThursday, July 16, 2020
Feature Story Margaret Paxton, Assistant to the Curator of Collections, works at the Community Archives and Research Center. Arts and Culture

14 ways grants are making a difference in the Grand Haven area

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 15, 2020
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