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Feature Story Andrew Gemmen serves a customer at his Hudsonville Ace Hardware store, named 2021 Coolest Hardware Store by the company. Entrepreneurship

How Gemmen’s Ace Hardware in Hudsonville became ‘coolest’ in the U.S.

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, October 11, 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 Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins. Arts and Culture

Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Heidi FentonMonday, October 4, 2021
Feature Story Bentley Weeks, 7, and Lori Appeldorn water the plants in the pockets of a Florafelt in the alley between 18th and 19th Streets along River and Central Avenues in Holland, Michigan, July 30, 2021. Community Development

Rally for the Alley transforms neighborhood, neighbors

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 6, 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 HDPS's Community Policing Team No. 1 job is connecting with people in Holland. Sometimes that means ice cream and a smile. Community Development

Polar Patrol serving more than ice cream

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 16, 2021
Feature Story Proponants for social districts say a drink in hand makes the wait more bearable for restaurant patrons who are up to an hour away from being seated, and it benefits nearby shops. Economic Development

Lakeshore communities welcome the benefits social districts offer businesses

Paul R. KopenkoskeyThursday, August 5, 2021
Feature Story The Joe Marcinek Band and Benzing Graves Collective recently played Holland's Park Theatre. Arts and Culture

Park Theatre bursts back on the scene with new vigor post-pandemic

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story MLK Neighborhood Association Community Development

The “new” MLK Neighborhood Association – Developing neighborhood block champions

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, July 13, 2021
Feature Story The Beer City Open is putting West Michigan on the map for pickleball. Healthy Communities

Beer City Open puts West Michigan on the map for pickleball

Jeremy GonsiorWednesday, July 7, 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 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 Community Action House began construction on its Food Club in March 2021. Community Development

Food Club provides dignity in grocery store setting

Andrea GoodellWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Bates Place 1 Community Development

Bates Place — making things happen using gifts, talents and energy

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, 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 A worker adds installation in a new Jubilee Ministries mixed-income housing project being built in Holland. Equity

Community Foundation invests in Jubilee housing with line of credit

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 19, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers. Community Development

Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

andrea goodellMonday, February 8, 2021
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