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Feature Story Nearly half of the high-demand jobs in West Michigan are in the health sciences sector. Economic Development

New report reveals West Michigan’s high-demand jobs for 2023

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 10, 2023
Feature Story A map shows the devastation of the Great Fire of 1871 to the city of Holland. Arts and Culture

Holland history: The Great Fire of 1871

Dale WyngardenMonday, April 3, 2023
Feature Story Reza Nematy's work with the U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan qualified him and his immediate family to come to the United States as refugees. Community Development

Afghan refugee, Haworth employee among honorees at Literacy Center of West Michigan's Spellebration

Andrea GoodellWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story Hope College science students on the steps of van Raalte Hall around the turn of the century. Arts and Culture

Holland history: From Pioneer School to seminary to Hope

Dale WyngardenMonday, March 20, 2023
Feature Story An approximation of what a new three-story building and passageway project will look like in downtown Zeeland. The developer is in the process of obtaining final state and city approval. Community Development

New $3M development coming to Downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellFriday, March 17, 2023
Feature Story A vintage postcard shows a little boy in traditional Dutch costume at Veldheer's tulip farm north of Holland. Arts and Culture

Holland history: Tulips, wind power, and the Habsburg Empire

Dale WyngardenTuesday, March 7, 2023
Feature Story The Holland Symphony Orchestra Classics Discovery: “Dance into Spring” concert will bring Hope College’s H2 Dance Co. to the stage to join HSO for a staged version of Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” Arts and Culture

Dancing into spring with the Holland Symphony Orchestra and 'Rite of Spring'

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story The Holland Board of Public Works' new anaerobic digester earned an ENVISION Gold rating for sustainability. Sustainability

BPW awarded for sustainability

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 2, 2023
Feature Story Randy Boileau, founder of Boileau Communications Kids and Education

Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship

Erich BoileauTuesday, February 28, 2023
Feature Story An early post card with a photograph shot from the docks of "Black Lake," what came to be known as Lake Macatawa, shows a family in traditional Dutch costume. Arts and Culture

Holland history: "Black Lake" and the harbor

Dale WyngardenMonday, February 27, 2023
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
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