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Feature Story Donna Lowry Kids and Education

Pilot grant helps parents, employers deal with ‘critical’ child care crisis

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, January 23, 2022
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The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. Economic Development

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story County health departments are working with schools to endure kids have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Kids and Education

Vaccine clinics for kids available across the lakeshore

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.  Equity

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story Vista Green is located at 285 W. 36th St. The joint partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Jubilee Ministries will provide a total of 42 affordable units for home ownership. Community Development

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity raises $1.65M for new neighborhood build

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story Spectators watch the 2019 Civil War Muster at Van Raalte Farm. (Mary Bale) Arts and Culture

Grant helps Civil War muster expand, attract new talent

andrea goodellTuesday, September 14, 2021
Feature Story Liv Butler is one of the mural artists for the Spring Lake Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design project. Arts and Culture

Spring Lake murals celebrate creativity while hindering crime

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Mexican Consul General for Michigan González Saiffe chats during a reception in his honor Friday, Aug. 20. He also attended the International Festival of Holland while visiting the city. Diversity

Mexican Consul General for Michigan visits Holland in spirit of multiculturalism

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 24, 2021
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Diversity

International festival returning to Holland

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 17, 2021
Feature Story Drag Queen Vajojo Viságe show cases their costume jewelry at the Lakeshore Community Pride's first White Party and Pride Ball, organized and hosted by Jeffery Pienela, aka Drag Queen Barbie Dior. Diversity

All-inclusive organization comes out at Muskegon’s inaugural White Party and Pride Ball

Pat ApPaulMonday, June 28, 2021
Feature Story Women of Color Give members Kim Koeman, Rebekah Bakker and Robyn Afrik. Community Development

Three women with a shared experience reconnect through Women of Color Give

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, June 16, 2021
Feature Story Jenny Van Veen, owner of Frances Jaye in downtown Holland, poses in front of her store. Entrepreneurship

Downtown shop owner gives back, works to make Holland more welcoming

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, June 14, 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 A stand member looks out across the neighborhood from the Porch of The Lemonade Stand of Muskegon. Healthy Communities

Muskegon’s Lemonade Stand offers an oasis for those struggling with mental illness

Pat ApPaulWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa County United Way President Patrick Moran meets with other nonprofit leaders to discuss how to meet community needs. Economic Development

Beyond poverty: Families struggled to make ends meet before pandemic

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 27, 2021
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