Neighborhoods

Feature Story Gina Fairfield is documenting the locations of all the area little free pantries, so those in need can find available resources.

Shore Story: Helping others find food when they need it most


Longform Linda Mealing at the NWWNA Community Garden.
Feature Story Gracious Grounds' new $17.5 million development will enable adults with disabilities to live independently in a welcoming community while accessing the resources they need to thrive.
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.
Longform Lowertown Bar and Cafe co-owners Pete Baker and Joe Bollinger.
Feature Story Not much question about which aspect of modern life influenced the design of this home. Garages, up front and center.

Housing America — What influences home design?


Feature Story Bell Telephone building incorporated Dutch architectural influences some 65 years after Holland was settled by Dutch immigrants.

Housing America — housing styles that stand the test of time


Feature Story Pictured is a lovingly preserved American Foursquare home with kitchen, living room, dining room, and possibly a parlor or den downstairs, and four bedrooms upstairs. The porch connects the home to the neighborhood.
Feature Story Brodrick Wilks, program director and treasurer for Rescue MI Nature Now
Feature Story The map shows the neighborhoods that qualify for the Fair Housing grants.

City of Muskegon giving out grants to ‘empower homeowners’


Feature Story A future homeowner at Lakeshore Habitat's Haven Townhomes is hugged and given flowers during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2023.
Feature Story Rory Thibault in front of his Grand Haven Township home. (Courtesy)
Longform Reverends Teleah and Donald Phillips at Brown Chapel AME Church in Ypsilanti.
Feature Story Ana Olson, owner of Los Amigos restaurant in Muskegon
Longform Elisa Guyton and Josh McAllister in the future maker space location at Friends In Deed.
Feature Story Alejandra Gomez, UNI education initiatives director

Bringing education and enrichment to Southwest Detroit youth


Feature Story "I didn't want to self destruct" by Elleona Kristine.
Feature Story Sonia Brown

Empowering community members to eat healthier


Feature Story Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes.

New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers