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Feature Story The Michigan National Guard is helping counties across Michigan with providing free COVID-19 testing. Healthy Communities

Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 16, 2020
Feature Story Sharon Yonker Healthy Communities

Lighthouse Award recipient’s Purple Pride helps those on cancer journey

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYTuesday, October 6, 2020
Feature Story An eight-man team recently rode 369 miles in under 16 hours, crossing Michigan from south to north. In completing the course, the team set a new World Ultra Cycling cross state record. Healthy Communities

8 cyclists, 1 Epic Ride, 1 new world record set in Michigan

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 2, 2020
Feature Story Looking to reconnect with nature this fall? Check out Sanctuary Woods, just minutes from downtown Holland in beautiful Allegan County. Healthy Communities

What to do in October? 8 ways to enjoy fall along the lakeshore

Sally LaukitisWednesday, September 30, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is the Vice President of Community Impact at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

Foundation invests in community through stabilization fund grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
Innovation News BruceMichael Kids and Education

BruceMichael Wilson aims to shift the narrative for Black farmers

Estelle Slootmaker, Interim Innovation News EditorWednesday, September 23, 2020
Feature Story George Barfield, Deanna Rollfs, and Angelica Colon will be the panelists for the first antiracism town hall event. Equity

Momentum Center/task force to kick off racism town halls

Andrea GoodellTuesday, September 22, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Community Development

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 18, 2020
Feature Story Julie Cadman and her three children will finally move into their Habitat home soon. Community Development

Bank teams with Habitat to beat COVID delays on Hamilton home

ANDREA GOODELLThursday, September 17, 2020
Feature Story Once the Grand River Greenway is complete, the public can explore this 30-mile pathway and the many spectacular parks along the way — by foot, bike, or kayak. 

Foundation raising money to expand, improve Ottawa County parks

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 11, 2020
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 Downtown Holland launched its outdoor expansion program in June, allowing shops and restaurants to expand their operations onto the sidewalks and parking spaces.  Healthy Communities

Downtown Holland extends popular outdoor expansion program

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 8, 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 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 Pyramid Scheme Healthy Communities

#SaveOurStages campaign demands federal help for independent music venues

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story The 'Epic Swim' team practices a night swim on Lake Michigan. Pictured from left to right are Nick Hobson, Todd Suttor, Matt Smith, Jon Ornée and Jeremy Sall. (Missing from the photo is team member Dave Ornée.) Sustainability

6 friends prepare for 60-mile ‘Epic Swim' across Lake Michigan

Baruch de CarvalhoSunday, August 9, 2020
Feature Story rules-and-regulations Economic Development

New bankruptcy law could be lifeline for small businesses

Peter D. RhoadesSaturday, August 8, 2020
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