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Feature Story Ava Devanney with her COVID-19 vaccination card. Healthy Communities

Student's survey reveals how young people feel about COVID-19 vaccine

Ava Devanney Monday, August 9, 2021
Feature Story The 2021 Promise Scholars: Ricardo Flores, Ebony Roach, Angel Ruiz, Selena Vazquez, Destinee Phasoukvong, Fredy Rincon Perez, Steve Nguyen, Jennifer Dao, Jacqueline Roman, and Alexis Fuentes. Kids and Education

How 2021 Promise Scholarship recipients are pursuing their dreams

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 5, 2021
Feature Story Children play at the existing natural playground of Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Kids and Education

ODC expands nature-based preschool opportunities around Holland

Andrea GoodellWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Economic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story Justin Caserta of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Holland Area was named one of seven Maytag Dependable Leaders for 2021. Kids and Education

Local Boys and Girls Club employee named Maytag Leader, grant recipient

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 15, 2021
Feature Story A collaborative project would bring a nature play park to Holland's Window on the Waterfront park with the help of crowdfunding and a state grant. Community Development

Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 8, 2021
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland. Arts and Culture

Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story This year's Lakeshore Advantage intern event was held at Lawrence Street Park in Zeeland, Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage introduces Gentex interns to their new home in West Michigan

Andrea GoodellFriday, June 4, 2021
Feature Story The Muskegon Junior Sailing Program is introducing kids 6 to 18 to the excitement of sailing. Kids and Education

All aboard: Muskegon sailing school offers adventure, excitement

Kelsey TurekFriday, May 28, 2021
Feature Story GRCC’s Bridges to College — Raider Ready program is adding a $500 stipend for students who attend the free college prep sessions this summer. Kids and Education

GRCC’s free college prep classes come with $500 stipend

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 25, 2021
Feature Story West Ottawa senior Nayeli Mora took home the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award and will compete for the regional title next month. Kids and Education

Holland Youth of the Year Nayeli Mora wins state title

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 18, 2021
Feature Story The HCAC is offering swimming lesson scholarships. Kids and Education

Grant will fund swim lesson scholarships at Holland Aquatic Center

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 3, 2021
Feature Story Nayeli Mora Kids and Education

How Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year overcame bullying and embraced her culture

Nayeli MoraMonday, April 12, 2021
Feature Story Cynthia Martinez films Daniel, a student in the TRIO Upward Bound program. Kids and Education

Filmmaker gives a voice to first gen college students

Cynthia MartinezMonday, March 22, 2021
Feature Story Colby Tucker, 14, from Hopkins in Allegan County, is in his third year of collecting and cooking sap. Entrepreneurship

Turning sap to syrup makes spring the sweetest season of all

Bev BerensSunday, March 21, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
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