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Feature Story Amanda Saab, Zee Shami, Sam Haider, and Sam Abbas discuss the future of Dearborn Resturants, and food within the community at a Dearborn City Open (image taken before the COVID-19 pandemic). Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

What our journalists are watching in 2022

Thursday, January 13, 2022
Innovation News Better Me Youth founder Carla Whitsett accepts the state of Michigan's Support Staff Professional of the Year award. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsilanti paraeducator uses prize money to launch nonprofit serving local youth

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 12, 2022
Feature Story Mitch and Johally Carlson pose with their children outside their new home. The family has a home of their own this holiday season with the help of Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Home for the holidays: Habitat builder comes home to Habitat house

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story The Outdoor Discovery Center's new nature playscape is one of several the nonprofit has built and plans to build in West Michigan. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Lori Appeldorn, right, along with her neighbors Raelyn Long, 9, Bentley Weeks, 7, and Reese Weeks, 11, work on the labyrinth garden on the corner of 18th Street and Central Avenue in Holland. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

From gardens to festivals, city's mini-grants make neighborhood living better

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Afghanistan Refugees Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

How Metro Detroit is preparing to welcome Afghan refugees

M LaphamThursday, October 14, 2021
Feature Story Andrew Gemmen serves a customer at his Hudsonville Ace Hardware store, named 2021 Coolest Hardware Store by the company. The LakeshoreEntrepreneurship

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. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity raises $1.65M for new neighborhood build

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 11, 2021
Innovation News Volunteers plant a native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi Township resident leads effort to plant native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park

Maria PattonWednesday, October 6, 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. The LakeshoreArts 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. The LakeshoreCommunity 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. The LakeshoreArts 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. The LakeshoreCommunity 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. The LakeshoreEconomic 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. The LakeshoreArts and Culture

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

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 26, 2021
Feature Story MLK Neighborhood Association The LakeshoreCommunity 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. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Beer City Open puts West Michigan on the map for pickleball

Jeremy GonsiorWednesday, July 7, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening The LakeshoreEconomic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Longform Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Police will respond to fewer nonviolent incidents in Ypsi Township under new pilot program

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 9, 2021
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