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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
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#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
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 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 Violet and Quinn Tunison were excited to back at the Howard Miller Public Library in Zeeland. Healthy Communities

Libraries’ reopening brings people back to ‘community living room’

Heidi TunisonThursday, July 30, 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
Feature Story A new program is providing $60 million in coronavirus relief funds to prevent homelessness statewide by paying back rent to landlords. Healthy Communities

Renters avoid eviction, landlords get back rent with new state program

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, July 21, 2020
Feature Story DeWys-team-member Healthy Communities

Communication key to helping employees adjust to new COVID-19 normal

Shandra MartinezFriday, July 17, 2020
Feature Story Customer and employee safety remains a priority for businesses in downtown Holland and Grand Haven. Healthy Communities

What businesses need to know about Michigan’s mask mandate

Peter D. RhoadesThursday, July 16, 2020
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