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Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds
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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Monday, August 15, 2022
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Ypsi-based nonprofits receive county grants for community violence intervention
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Muskegon Heights park could be anchor for community with prosperity grant
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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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The Lakeshore
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Monday, June 20, 2022
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Music on Main returns to downtown Zeeland
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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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New farmers market, intergenerational programming coming to Ypsi Township's West Willow neighborhood
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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The Lakeshore
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Holland’s Tulip Time Festival makes a strong comeback
J.R. Valderas
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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New homebuyers prepare for a ‘hot’ housing market this summer
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Monday, May 9, 2022
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Downtown Holland explores DEI with Hope College's Center For Leadership
Andrea Goodell
Monday, April 18, 2022
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Meijer gift aids Muskegon Boys and Girls Club expansion project
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Partnership with Zeeland's oldest restaurant brings new eatery
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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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