KCAD's Fashion Studies students gather around the table to discuss runway show plans.

Arts and Culture

Couture Code: KCAD’s students' capstone collections aim to be more inclusive …and sustainable

Tommy AllenWednesday, April 2, 2025

The Grand Rapids Public Museum's main floor will again transform into a catwalk for emerging designers from the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion at KCAD. This year’s student-led show, “Couture Code,” features original creations and innovative ideas, with each garment telling a story of sustainability, inclusion, and resilience.

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Arts and Culture

Trying — and failing — to escape spring cleaning

Myron KuklaTuesday, April 1, 2025

Holland humorist Myron Kukla explains why spring cleaning is his least favorite season — to the disappointment of his wife.

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Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF).

Community Development

Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025

A $125K GHACF grant helps Love in Action build a larger warehouse to meet rising food needs in Northwest Ottawa County.

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Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall.

Economic Development

New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025

Holland’s new bouldering gym, Shift Climbing, reimagines fitness with a tilting wall, inclusive pricing, and employee ownership.

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A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.

Economic Development

Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.

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Community Development

Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

The LakeshoreTuesday, April 1, 2025

Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.

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Influencers and friends Stefanie Schaffer and Erika Nala Franco toured Grand Rapids in their wheelchairs. Their video is out now.

Wheel the World designation spotlights GR’s accessibility

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025

Grand Rapids' commitment to inclusivity takes center stage as Wheel the World highlights the city's accessible attractions, dining, and experiences.

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Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan.

Community Development

Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 31, 2025

Volunteers at Disability Network West Michigan find satisfaction through meaningful roles, supporting events, community programs, and accessibility initiatives.

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Healthy Communities

Countywide mental health millages have remarkable results

Monique BedfordTuesday, March 25, 2025

Jackson, Hillsdale, Ottawa, and Washtenaw counties passed mental health millages and seen positive impacts such as expanded access to care to their residents, increased service capacity, improved crisis response, and more.

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Franciscan Life Process Center Art Director Kathleen Bechtel

Arts and Culture

Designed in Michigan: Reawaken creativity at the Franciscan Life Process Center

Tommy AllenTuesday, March 25, 2025

For those looking to explore their creativity in a meaningful, hands-on way, the Franciscan Life Process Center’s 2025 workshops present an exciting opportunity.

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