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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
Feature Story Judge Juanita Bocanegra on the bench Diversity

Teachers play prominent role in judge’s journey from migrant work to court bench

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, April 14, 2021
Feature Story Refresh is a collaboration between Community Action House and the First United Methodist Church of Holland and offers a hot shower, meal, and zero judgement. Community Development

Refresh celebrates two years with expansion

andrea goodellFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. Diversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology. Equity

How does a person with a disability buy a car? Thoughtfully

Lucia RiosMonday, January 25, 2021
Feature Story West Michigan brewers are modifying the base recipe for the Black is Beautiful stout and making it their own. Proceeds are donated to organizations that raise awareness of racial inequality and promote social justice. Equity

Black is Beautiful collaborative takes hold at Lakeshore breweries

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, October 1, 2020
Feature Story Dancers pose during the 2019 Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta. Arts and Culture

Fiesta returns to Grand Haven this week

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 21, 2020
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