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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 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 Sangeeta Kar, of Sangeeta's Dance & Music of India in Midland, Michigan, performs a classical odissi dance at the International Festival of Holland in the Holland Civic Center, August 21, 2021. Arts and Culture

International Festival of Holland brings world closer to home

J.R. ValderasMonday, August 23, 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 Lakeshore storyteller Mike Lozon authored 12 historical books over his career. Community Development

A tribute to Mike Lozon: The Lakeshore’s storyteller

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 13, 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 Justin Caserta of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Holland Area was named one of seven Maytag Dependable Leaders for 2021. Kids and Education

Local Boys and Girls Club employee named Maytag Leader, grant recipient

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 15, 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 New CFHZ Board Trustees: Erin Zylman, Scott Brooks and Lydia Steeby. Community Development

CFHZ Board of Trustees elects new members, new slate of officers

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 14, 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 Members of the Muskegon Lakeshore Paddle Club. Healthy Communities

Muskegon Lakeshore Paddle Club forms to host events benefiting local charities

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 31, 2021
Feature Story West Ottawa senior Nayeli Mora took home the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year award and will compete for the regional title next month. Kids and Education

Holland Youth of the Year Nayeli Mora wins state title

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 18, 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 The Holland Memorial Day ceremony will happen without a parade this year due to COVID-19. File photo 2015. Arts and Culture

Memorial parade canceled, ceremony still on

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 26, 2021
Feature Story Muskegon YMCA volunteers distribute bags of food to those in need. Healthy Communities

How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood

Anna GustafsonWednesday, March 31, 2021
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