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Feature Story Get ready for a jam-packed Saturday as Muskegon’s largest winter festival returns on Feb. 3 to Downtown Muskegon. Activities include ax-throwing, a bloody mary contest, snow volleyball, and the ever-popular cornhole tournament. Arts and Culture

February things to do: Hair and history, Snowfest and mystery, chili and cello

Melody WilsonMonday, January 29, 2024
Feature Story "A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Community Development

Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 4, 2023
Feature Story MRC Equity

Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

Mark WedelMonday, November 27, 2023
Partner Content Mari Romero Economic Development

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

Northern InitiativesThursday, September 28, 2023
Feature Story TEDxMacatawa speakers for 2023 Technology and Innovation

TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 29, 2023
Feature Story The SURGE Center at Collective Idea supports startups. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage turns 20: A look back at initiatives that grew the economy

Grace MaiulloMonday, August 28, 2023
Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen Economic Development

Creating community and pride within the design scene in West Michigan

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story A rendering of the Next Center, which will be built in downtown Holland. Economic Development

West Michigan technology and innovation hub ‘Next Center’ planned

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 9, 2023
Feature Story Ana Olson, owner of Los Amigos restaurant in Muskegon Community Development

Muskegon restaurateur shares her culture through food and tequila

Shanika P. CarterMonday, April 3, 2023
Feature Story An approximation of what a new three-story building and passageway project will look like in downtown Zeeland. The developer is in the process of obtaining final state and city approval. Community Development

New $3M development coming to Downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellFriday, March 17, 2023
Feature Story When malls threatened downtown Holland's future, the city and the merchants got creative. Arts and Culture

Holland history: The rise and fall (and rise) of shopping malls

Dale WyngardenMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story (Fom left) HealthBar Director of Sales and Marketing Michael Lomonaco, Rick Arnett with Lake Orion Public Schools, and HealthBar School Nursing Program Manager Quinn McGill. Building Communities

HealthBar school nurses provide holistic care to area students

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 13, 2023
Feature Story Sweet Temptations staff pose for a photo with Michigan state Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville. Entrepreneurship

Grand Haven ice cream shop serves up country's best scoops

Andrea GoodellFriday, January 13, 2023
Feature Story You don't have to go half-way around the world to get a different perspective. The Momentum Center and Muskegon Community College have created a cultural exchange with their Cultural Immersion Experiences. Diversity

Two Lakeshore communities team up to explore racial, ethnic, cultural divides

Kelsey SandersMonday, October 3, 2022
Feature Story Jennifer Owens is CEO of Lakeshore Advantage. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage looking for business stabilization projects

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 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 Music on Main is returning to downtown Zeeland this summer with food, music, games, and more. Community Development

Music on Main returns to downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 13, 2022
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