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GVSU student mentors prime small businesses for success

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 15, 2020
Feature Story Dan Wedge is Executive Director of Services for Allegan County, with transportation services falling under his purview. Community Development

ACT gives bus riders access to work, social life, necessities

Bev BerensMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Jason Cottrell and his daughter, Gracie Jo, 11, pose in front of the little free pantry their family created in front of their home, 1237 Marlene St. Holland. Community Development

Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand

andrea goodellMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Carolyn Stich has combined her whimiscal art with uplifting messages in artwork she created to honor essential workers. Arts and Culture

Holland artist’s signs aim to cheer hospital workers, community

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Hope College's TRIO Upward Bound students received a special holiday treat from their mentors — and Santa — on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Kids and Education

Socially distanced Santa visits Upward Bound students

andrea goodellSaturday, December 12, 2020
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream dropped off pints of their most popular flavors at Spectrum Health hospitals earlier this year as part of its Random Acts of Ice Cream campaign. Community Development

Hudsonville’s Random Acts of Ice Cream honors everyday heroes

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story Spring Lake Sparkle offers more than 120,000 multi-colored lights along that community's main street. Arts and Culture

Sparkling displays spread joy in Lakeshore downtowns

Mike LozonSunday, December 6, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is Vice President of Community Impact for the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

$600,000 in direct cash assistance gives families flexibility in navigating pandemic

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 5, 2020
Feature Story St. Nicholas, known as Sinterklaas, rides a horse in the Netherlands. Papier mache figure made by Susan Brack, Liberty, Indiana, from a German Anton Reiche chocolate mold dated around 1930. Arts and Culture

Meet the real St. Nicholas: Holland expert shares her St. Nicholas collection

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, December 1, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland Board of Public Works is giving Holiday Power Dollars to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard for the holidays. Economic Development

Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 1, 2020
Feature Story Eva S. Alexander is the new executive director of Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates. Equity

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates brings on new leadership

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 30, 2020
Feature Story The 2020 Census is still going on, although census-takers — known as enumerators — stopped knocking on doors back in mid-October. Community Development

Making sure everyone is counted in 2020 Census is no easy task

Rick MartinezThursday, November 19, 2020
Feature Story City officials worked with the crowdsourcing platform Patronicity to purchase and install a 20-foot Christmas tree in a downtown Holland park. (City of Holland) Arts and Culture

Downtown Holland creates holiday magic with a little crowdfunding

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Allie Hopkins is the Associate Manager of Herman Miller Cares. Community Development

Herman Miller partners with Community Foundation to tackle COVID-19 crisis

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 17, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland's Tripelroot brewpub has had to shift gears to stay relavant in the time of COVID. Economic Development

Brewpub shifts focus during COVID with help from Lakeshore Advantage, MEDC

andrea goodellThursday, November 12, 2020
Feature Story Hawthorn Pond Natural Area is located in Holland Township. (Photo by Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

What to do in November? 8 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore

Sally LaukitisSaturday, October 31, 2020
Feature Story Herman Miller employees take part in the Grand Rapids Climate Strike in 2019. Community Development

Herman Miller’s ‘Day of Purpose’ provides paid time off on Election Day

Bruce BuursmaFriday, October 30, 2020
Feature Story Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center Director, Sara Delbene, helps a teen with her homework on a Wi-Fi enabled device. Kids and Education

Boys & Girls Club steps up to support youth during the pandemic

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 30, 2020
Feature Story Carol Myers shows off the socially distanced, but festive Halloween tube at her 12th Street Holland home. Healthy Communities

Festive and safe: A socially distanced Halloween solution

Andrea GoodellWednesday, October 28, 2020
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