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Feature Story Matthew Verley drops off his son Lil' Matt at child care. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 26, 2025
People often think of child care as a women's or a mother's issue. However, access to affordable, reliable, high quality child care equally benefits fathers. 
Feature Story Michigan single moms scaled Pikes Peak with I Climb For Her—a symbol of resilience and rising together, step by step. Healthy Communities

Holland single moms conquer Colorado peak, finding strength through community

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 25, 2025
Michigan single mothers scaled Pikes Peak, proving their resilience. The “I Climb For Her” expedition symbolizes overcoming challenges together, step by step.
Feature Story Among events taking place on Labor Day (Sept. 1) throughout the Lakeshore are the White Lake Community Walk (pictured), bridge walks in Grand Haven and Saugatuck-Douglas, and a truck parade from Zeeland to Holland. Arts and Culture

September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding event

Melody WilsonMonday, August 25, 2025
From a historic Civil War battle reenactment to a Hispanic Heritage Festival, there’s something for everyone this month, no matter where you live along the Lakeshore. 
Feature Story R. Aimee Chipman, owner of Bluestocking Bookshop, envisions it as more than just a bookstore. Entrepreneurship

Bluestocking Bookshop expands with inclusive space for community growth

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 25, 2025
The independent, LGBTQIA+ and woman-owned Bluestocking Bookshop in Holland reopens with a larger, accessible space designed for connection.
Feature Story Pictured from left to right: Saugatuck Township Treasurer Jon Helmrich, Saugatuck Township Trustee Brenda Marcy, Saugatuck Township Manager Daniel DeFranco, and Maryjo Lemanski, founder of the Saugatuck Douglas Fennville Arts Initiative. Arts and Culture

Saugatuck Township’s first public art seen as ‘start of something bigger’

The Lakeshore StaffMonday, August 25, 2025
A bold new sculpture in Saugatuck Township blends safety, art, and vision, marking the community’s commitment to beauty and innovation.
Feature Story Drivers praised the safety training session as one of the best of their careers, tailored specifically for school transportation. Transportation

Allegan bus drivers unite for first countywide emergency safety training

Shandra MartinezSaturday, August 23, 2025
Over 100 Allegan County bus drivers joined hands-on drills, gaining critical tools and confidence to handle real-life school transportation emergencies.
Feature Story Two boys fish during ODC’s “Best of Summer” event at Lake Hills Elementary. Kids and Education

Spring Lake program expands summer learning with $618K MiLEAP grant

The Lakeshore Wednesday, August 20, 2025
MiLEAP’s $618K investment helps Outdoor Discovery Center double sites, expand summer programs, and prevent learning loss for West Michigan students.
Feature Story Carla Flanders of CMF Marketing & Events has been selected for a 2025 Comcast RISE grant. Entrepreneurship

Comcast supports growth with 100 grants for West Michigan entrepreneurs

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 20, 2025
Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE delivers $160 million nationwide, including 100 new grant packages in Grand Rapids and Muskegon.
Feature Story Redlum Farm Preserve offers 20 acres with biking courses, a kids’ balance track, walking trails, a pond, and restored habitats.. Community Development

Redlum Farm Preserve opens, expands biking options in Holland

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 19, 2025
Redlum Farm Preserve opened in August, connecting northside parks with trails, offering beginner-friendly biking, and drawing more than 500 people.
Feature Story Held in Grand Rapids, the Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival features artists from across the country. Arts and Culture

Grand Rapids mural festival blends art, ecology, and creative mentorship

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 18, 2025
KCAD students and alumni join national artists to create murals spotlighting endangered species during Grand Rapids' Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival.
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