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Feature Story The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs. (Canva) Equity

More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 2023
Feature Story For 30 years, Spanish Brass has remained one of the most dynamic quintets on the international musical stage. Arts and Culture

Things to do in March: St. Patrick’s Day, girlfriends weekend, music on the Lakeshore calendar

Melody WilsonThursday, February 23, 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 EV Construction will host its eighth annual Safety Symposium on March 13-16, during Construction Safety Week. Healthy Communities

Construction symposium adds mental health to safety topics

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program. Community Development

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story Founder of Holland, Mich., Albertus C. van Raalte. Arts and Culture

Holland history: Van Raalte’s Vision of New “Kolonie”

Dale WyngardenThursday, February 2, 2023
Feature Story The 2022 Holland Human Relations Commission Social Justice Awards recipients pose for a picture after the awards ceremony. Community Development

Miles of Smiles, public defender among social justice award winners

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 23, 2023
Feature Story Downtown Holland preserved its historical buildings with the help of the Prince family, local merchants and government — and a lot of ingenuity. Community Development

Holland history: The downtown revival

Dale WyngardenSaturday, January 21, 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 Traci Gonzales celebrates her International Weightlifting Federation championships win. Arts and Culture

Zeeland teacher inspires with weightlifting championship

Traci GonzalesThursday, January 12, 2023
Feature Story Ottawa County Sheriff's Dep. Ramon Soto-Lopez Community Development

Deputy awarded for inspiring trust with migrant workers

Andrea GoodellWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story The butterfly sculpture was commissioned in honor of Kay Doss and donated to the Village of Spring Lake by the Doss family. The Dosses decided to relocate the sculpture so all could enjoy it. Arts and Culture

Two families’ sculptures join Spring Lake’s Art in the Park initiative

Brittany MeyersTuesday, January 10, 2023
Feature Story The iBill Talking Banknote Identifier, is a small, handheld device that quickly identifies the bill’s denomination. Equity

Currency readers available for Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 2, 2023
Feature Story Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes. Economic Development

New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community. Technology and Innovation

Transportation app redefines mobility for people with disabilities who don’t drive

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 19, 2022
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