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Feature Story Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Aney is the inspiration for a café her aunt plans to open in mid-2022 with an aspiration to do more than sell espressos and lattes.  Economic Development

Owner’s niece inspires Kenzie’s BE Café, where staff with disabilities will run the show

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Narcan Vending Machine Healthy Communities

Vending machine conveniently offers life-saving drug

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story Dan Zuberbier with Herrick District Library shows off a few of the items available for check out through HDL's Library of Things. (Contributed/HDL) Kids and Education

From toys to tech: Library of Things offers creative opportunities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story Students visit Wolverine Coil Spring during Discover Manufacturing Week.  Economic Development

‘Eye-opening’ event helps students discover manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story Vice president of Travel Michigan Dave Lorenz at home in Norton Shores. Arts and Culture

Why Michigan’s top travel expert thinks tiny Norton Shores is best part of the Mitten

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, November 29, 2021
Feature Story Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country. Arts and Culture

December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

Sally LaukitisMonday, November 29, 2021
Feature Story Vocalist Helen Welch will join the Holland Symphony Orchestra for two holiday pops concerts Saturday, Dec. 11. Arts and Culture

HSO presents “Season’s Greetings” holiday pops concert

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story GHACF allocated $50,000 in funding for local municipalities for community betterment projects. Community Development

Foundation awards grants for 7 community projects

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 22, 2021
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 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 Hugh Davis, CEO and co-founder of Revolin Sports, and Sophie Vanden Bosch, the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Revolin Sports. Entrepreneurship

Revolin Sports’ co-founders are making pickleball sustainable

Luke FerrisWednesday, November 10, 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 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
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