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Feature Story Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez were the only students from the Grand Rapids area selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship. Kids and Education

Holland students make a big impact at LAUP through Bank of America internship

Shandra Martinez Monday, August 26, 2024
Feature Story Volunteers lend a hand at LHFH’s Critical Home Repair Program. Community Development

Critical Home Repair program expands to Allegan County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 26, 2024
Feature Story Experience the sights and sounds of Civil War battles during the popular Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster, taking place Sept. 21-22 on the farm property in Holland. Arts and Culture

September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster

Melody WilsonMonday, August 26, 2024
Feature Story Neighborhood Connector Lori Appeldoorn pauses at one of many welcoming stops along Central Avenue. This one, in front of JJ's on the corner of Central and 16th Street, includes yard games, lighting, and picnic benches for neighborhood gatherings. Community Development

Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 13, 2024
Feature Story Radiant Roots Doula Network serves families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by providing high-quality and culturally responsive services. Community Development

Foundation gives grants to 4 nonprofits to promote healthier parenting

Shandra MartinezMonday, August 5, 2024
Feature Story Holland Museum interns Back Row (L-R): Tori Lynch, Joseph Le, Daniel Dykstra, Bobby Dotson; Front Row (L-R): Cecelia Hooper, Grace Torrence, Maiya Mashack, Brianna Conway, Lilli Bruxvoort Community Development

LEDA legacy lives on in museum exhibit curated by interns

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 29, 2024
Feature Story Sarah Yore-VanOosterhout, one of the attorneys who callers would speak with when they call. She is also LIA’s founder, managing attorney, and advocacy director. Community Development

New programs enhance legal services for asylum seekers and immigrants in West Michigan

The LakeshoreMonday, July 15, 2024
Feature Story Escape Ministries is one of six nonprofits to receive grant funding in the latest round of awards from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

6 ways nonprofits are making a difference in the Holland/Zeeland area

The LakeshoreMonday, June 24, 2024
Feature Story Local food trucks will be at multiple Fiesta events througout the festival week. Arts and Culture

Fiesta celebrates 60 years with expanded festival

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 17, 2024
Feature Story Seniors Helping Seniors Lakeshore's focus is on hiring seniors to help care for their peers who are less active or independent. Entrepreneurship

Holland couple’s experience with aging parents leads to new business

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 11, 2024
Feature Story This year's Juneteenth Freedom Festival theme is “I AM The Dream.” Equity

Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebrates Black voices

The LakeshoreMonday, June 10, 2024
Feature Story Operation United is an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans and active military families, with a focus on seniors and those with disabilities in Kent County. Community Development

3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, May 31, 2024
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Kids and Education

Jaquelin Barajas — mentor to many — is Michigan Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 29, 2024
Feature Story West Ottawa High School Vice Principal and co-founder of I Am Academy was one of 112 nationwide finalists for the Remarkable Women award. Kids and Education

Lindsay Cherry is a 'Remarkable Woman'

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 16, 2024
Feature Story At the 2023 Allegan County Stand Down event veterans visited various vendor booths receiving materials for the many services available. Equity

Grant helps Allegan County veterans fight hunger. Here’s how to apply

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, March 11, 2024
Feature Story Eighth-grader Hayden Bruce poses with a fire truck after she used her bilingual education to help at a crash scene. Kids and Education

Student’s Spanish skills at crash scene show value of a bilingual education

Ava DevanneyMonday, March 4, 2024
Feature Story This photo is of me when I received the very first gift that I remember so well as a foster child! This gift represents love! And your gifts will represent love as well, thank you to all of you who have hearts full of love to give! Kids and Education

Shore Story: Foster kids need your support

Jennifer BecksvoortMonday, February 12, 2024
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