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Feature Story Herman Miller hosted its first Day of Purpose and expanded it this year to include all 11,000 employees from Herman Miller, Knoll, and their collective brands, making it the first global MillerKnoll Day of Purpose. Community Development

MillerKnoll employees make a difference on first global ‘Day of Purpose’

Bruce BuursmaThursday, November 18, 2021
Feature Story KDL bookmobile Community Development

KDL addresses barriers due to poverty

Sarah SpohnWednesday, November 17, 2021
Feature Story Ryan Kilpatrick, Lead Consultant for the Ottawa County-Holland-based HousingNext. Equity

How zoning can promote unfair housing practices and what to do about it

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 16, 2021
Feature Story The Outdoor Discovery Center's new nature playscape is one of several the nonprofit has built and plans to build in West Michigan. Community Development

ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Lori Appeldorn, right, along with her neighbors Raelyn Long, 9, Bentley Weeks, 7, and Reese Weeks, 11, work on the labyrinth garden on the corner of 18th Street and Central Avenue in Holland. Community Development

From gardens to festivals, city's mini-grants make neighborhood living better

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Students study at the Boys & GIrls Club Lift Zone. Kids and Education

Holland Boys & Girls Club to use $50K grant to advance digital equity

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Hosted by the Muskegon Downtown Development Authority, the Lakeshore Art Festival is returning after a year off due to the pandemic. Arts and Culture

The Lakeshore Art Festival wins the 2021 Pure Award

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.  Equity

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Petty Officer 3rd Class Elliott Andersen is a Wayland High grad. Community Development

Navy sailors share how growing up along the Lakeshore prepared them for service

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Community Action House is seeking volunteers to help power its newly opened Food Club store in Holland. Community Development

Make Waves on the Lakeshore: Your Guide to Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities

Kathleen SchenckMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Eight of Pat ApPaul's photos are in display in downtown Muskegon. Community Development

Photographer amplifies marginalized voices of The Lemonade Stand

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo joins Poet Laureate of Douglas Jack Ridl in a virtual conversation. Arts and Culture

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo kicks off 2021 Big Read

Kathleen SchenckSunday, October 31, 2021
Feature Story In 2019, Cadets #4518 built an agility course for the dog park at Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Kids and Education

Beyond cookies: How Girl Scouts are ‘making the world a better place’

Ava DevanneySaturday, October 30, 2021
Feature Story Food Club transforms how food assistance is offered, prioritizing healthy options in a high-dignity, grocery store-style environment. Healthy Communities

Opening of Food Club brings new food access model to Holland

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 25, 2021
Feature Story Gary Stevens is marking his 20th anniversary at WHTC this month. Economic Development

WHTC’s Gary Stevens honored for longevity

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 25, 2021
Feature Story Panelists for the Oct. 25 session are Gordon Wiersma, Robert (Rik) L. Stevenson, and Victoria Proctor Gibbs Diversity

Town hall series will explore religion and racism

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 18, 2021
Feature Story Peter Grimm and Craig Rich are the co-founders of the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival & Highland Games. Arts and Culture

New festival coming to Holland in 2022

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 13, 2021
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