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Feature Story Zeeland residents Jordan and Jill Emmick have signed on for Zeeland's first Good Neighbor Pledge. Community Development

Zeeland challenges residents to be great neighbors

Shandra MartinezWednesday, September 9, 2020
Feature Story Charles Beasley, a product development engineer at DISHER, is given latitude to work on passion projects such as his mini mobile home he is designed for homeless people. Entrepreneurship

Stewardship part of DISHER's mission to make a positive difference

BY ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 1, 2020
Feature Story From the top of Mount Pisgah, you can look out over Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. (Photo by Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

What to do in September? 9 fun ways to explore the Lakeshore

Sally LaukitisMonday, August 31, 2020
Feature Story Andy Rozendaal (left) and John Puttrich (right) comprise the leadership team and are Eighth Day Farm's two full time employees. Economic Development

Eighth Day Farm makes big impact from its small urban setting

Bev BerensFriday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story Gentex engineer Elliot Busta volunteers weekly at the Holland Middle School greenhouse, teaching students about STEM. Economic Development

Gentex engineer teaches STEM skills at student greenhouse

By Shandra MartinezThursday, August 27, 2020
Feature Story Nelson Figueroa Diversity

U-M is next stop for Promise Scholar with a passion for the environment

Nelson FigueroaTuesday, August 25, 2020
Feature Story The Hope College campus in downtown Holland. Community Development

Hope seeks proposals for campus-city partnerships

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 17, 2020
Feature Story Spring Lake DDA Director Angela Stanford-Butler, Grand Haven Main Street Executive Director Jeremy Swiftney and Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp wear their "love of community" masks. Community Development

Communities reframe mask debate into message of unity

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 14, 2020
Feature Story Chara Bouma-Prediger is the Holland Farmers Market's new Food Navigator. Economic Development

Farmers Market adds bilingual Food Navigator to assist shoppers

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 12, 2020
Feature Story The 2019 Ability Award recipient Lori Hastings, who is seated in a wheelchair, is pictured with the other award nominees. Community Development

Disability Network looking for individuals who champion inclusion

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 10, 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 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 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
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