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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 The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, 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 Patient Rick Zweering has been part of a pilot program to hone new remote patient monitoring software being developed by VitalTech and Holland-based Atrio Home Health. Healthy Communities

West Michigan health company helps pioneer remote patient monitoring

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 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 Anna Babinec is a nurse at Mercy Health in Muskegon. Healthy Communities

'Warrior angels': Nurse shares frontline perspective in fight against COVID-19

Anna BabinecMonday, December 7, 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 The Felt Mansion is offering self-guided holiday tours. Arts and Culture

Things to do in December: ’Tis the season for lights, gifts, and Santa

Sally LaukitisTuesday, December 1, 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 Kids' Food Basket is expanding its meal program to children in Ottawa and Allegan counties with a new site in Holland. Healthy Communities

Gentex makes commitment to fight childhood hunger

andrea goodellTuesday, November 10, 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 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
Feature Story Mantella Healthy Communities

GVSU President Philomena Mantella on a year of accelerating initiatives and creativity amid crisis

Lauren Fay CarlsonFriday, October 23, 2020
Feature Story The Spring Lake Department of Public Works prepares trees for winter. Community Development

Spring Lake Township, Village reap rewards of unique DPW merger

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYWednesday, October 21, 2020
Feature Story Jon Ornée hugs his dad after setting a new world record for a 100-mile bike ride while drafting. Healthy Communities

Father and son team up to create new cycling world record

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 20, 2020
Feature Story Macatawa Area Express (MAX Transit) has openings for 12 full- and part-time bus operators. The positions have a starting wage of $15.25.  Economic Development

Dozens of employers will look for workers at upcoming Virtual Job Fair

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 19, 2020
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