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Spring Lake unveils new kayak rentals at Tanglefoot Park
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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'This is what placemaking is all about': Holland launches crowdfunding campaign for ice skating park
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Community Development
The role transformative placemaking can take in building community
Shandra Martinez
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Development News
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Application window open for grants supporting placemaking projects that unite Michigan communities
MJ Galbraith
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Community Development
Wayland is among small towns across Michigan embracing placemaking
Rosemary Parker
Monday, February 20, 2023
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Award-winning business leader enjoys ‘true passion’ building Muskegon County’s economy
Kelsey Sanders
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Development News
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Local farmers to open beer and wine production facility, tasting room in downtown Allegan
MJ Galbraith
Saturday, January 7, 2023
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Spring Lake Sparkle Festival makes a dazzling return
Brittany Meyers
Friday, December 16, 2022
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Vision for a community ice-skating park inspires second $1M donation
Shandra Martinez
Friday, December 16, 2022
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Windmill Island Gardens celebrates another record year
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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September Things To Do: Truck parade, Irish music, Civil War Muster, Fiesta, and more
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Smooth sailing for cruise ships in Muskegon after 2-year hiatus
Kelsey Sanders
Monday, August 8, 2022
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Muskegon Heights park could be anchor for community with prosperity grant
Andrea Goodell
Monday, August 1, 2022
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Muskegon’s Mosquito Creek Trails becomes mountain biker destination
Pat ApPaul
Sunday, July 31, 2022
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Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family
Andrea Goodell
Sunday, July 31, 2022
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Grand Haven creates waterfront gathering spot with food trucks
Shandra Martinez
Friday, July 22, 2022
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Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone
Rosemary Parker
Monday, June 27, 2022
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Long-awaited Tanglefoot Park opens with ribbon-cutting
Brittany Meyers
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Muskegon Clippers draw community to historic baseball park
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Monday, June 13, 2022
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