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Feature Story Bre McCarthy, (left) and Pam Ackley are taking over as Co-Directors of The Lakeshore Arts Festival. Arts and Culture

With a new leadership team, Lakeshore Art Festival prepares for 2023

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story The Harbor Humane Society has a program to help support pet owners during a crisis. (Canva) Community Development

Keeping people with their pets during a crisis: How $144K in grants are being used

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story Sandy Parker Healthy Communities

Spring Lake health educator’s wellness events raise funds for community causes

Brittany MeyersWednesday, November 9, 2022
Feature Story The 2022 Ottawa County DEI Forum was held on Oct. 28. (Nathan Bocks) Diversity

Highlights from the 2022 Ottawa County Diversity Forum

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, November 5, 2022
Feature Story Mona Shores High School Choir Presents America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree. (Derek Wong) Arts and Culture

Things to do in November: Trot for a cause, and enjoy holiday parades and activities

Sally LaukitisMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story The Robinson Landing Black Party included a tour of a new home in the Grand Haven neighborhood. Community Development

Innovative approach to affordable housing in Michigan proves successful

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story A Hope College Spanish class is partnering with LAUP on a youth mentorship project. (LAUP) Kids and Education

Latino Hope College students partner with LAUP to mentor youth

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 25, 2022
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

GHACF awards $250K in grants to 5 groups

Shandra MartinezSunday, October 23, 2022
Feature Story Members of Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy. Equity

Michigan Senate recognizes Disability Awareness & Education Day on Oct. 21

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story A year ago, Community Action House cut the ribbon on a Food Club & Opportunity Hub. Healthy Communities

CAH’s Food Club & Opportunity Hub celebrates 1st anniversary

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story Muskegon Community Development

Muskegon foundation to celebrate heroes at free event

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 14, 2022
Feature Story Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon county leaders discuss plans for ARPA funds. Community Development

How Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties plan to invest $113M in ARPA funds

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, October 11, 2022
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 A flag ceremony is the highlight of the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

How the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta is making a difference

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 Future residents of the Vista Green neighborhood. Community Development

Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley. Equity

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
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