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Feature Story Chamber members volunteer at the Zeeland Historical Society during Community Impact Day. (West Coast Chamber) Community Development

West Coast Chamber hosts 4th annual Community Impact Day

Shandra MartinezSunday, May 14, 2023
Feature Story Boyd Feltman when Peachwave opened in downtown Holland in 2013. (Peachwave) Entrepreneurship

Q&A: Boyd Feltman shares secrets of Peachwave’s sweet success

Shandra MartinezSunday, May 7, 2023
Feature Story Dairy Amcor's Shirley Monte reads a book about farming to elementary school students. (WMW) Kids and Education

How West Michigan agribusiness professionals inspire the next generation

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Allegan County youth particpate in a grant selection process. (ACCF) Community Development

Allegan County youth award $64K in grants

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 19, 2023
Feature Story Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo) Arts and Culture

Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story John Shea (left) and Jay Peters posed for a photo this week after Peters used CPR to save Shea from a "widow maker" heart attack. Peters is active in helping Holland achieve a Heart Safe Community designation. Healthy Communities

Heart Safe: Surviving a heart attack through training and a little bit of luck

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 6, 2022
Feature Story Sandy Parker Healthy Communities

Spring Lake health educator’s wellness events raise funds for community causes

Brittany MeyersWednesday, November 9, 2022
Feature Story Women of Color Give founders Robyn Afrik, Lucia Rios and Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys speak during the Power Reimagined event on Oct. 6. (Shandra Martinez) Community Development

Women of Color Give announces top 5 nominees for $56k in grants

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 7, 2022
Feature Story A flag ceremony is the highlight of the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

How the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta is making a difference

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 7, 2022
Feature Story Future residents of the Vista Green neighborhood. Community Development

Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley. Equity

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month. Community Development

Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022
Feature Story Retired school teacher Frank Kraai was honored for donating a $1 million to build an ice rink in Holland. Community Development

Community foundation honors those committed to ‘giving where you live’

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story A grant was used by Heights of Hope to purchase affordable housing. (CFHZ) Community Development

From affordable housing to restorative justice, foundation awards $125K in grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022
Feature Story Greta Trevor Kids and Education

High School student launches bilingual tutoring program

Ava DevanneyTuesday, September 6, 2022
Feature Story Families could experience small aircraft flight during the WMRA/Wings of Mercy Aviation Day, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Community Development

Aviation Day brings community to West Michigan Regional Airport

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 23, 2022
Feature Story Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around. Community Development

Anthony Lambers use his story to help others ‘Get up out the mud’

Shanika P. CarterSunday, August 21, 2022
Feature Story Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar performed with the Holland Symphony Orchestra in 2021 as part of the symphony's free community concert. It was the impetus behind a new drive to include diverse cultures in next year's community concert. Arts and Culture

HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert

Andrea GoodellThursday, August 18, 2022
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