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Feature Story Ubuntu is a concept from Kenya that means, at its core, humanity, in the sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity. Healthy Communities

Ubuntu! A sense of humaneness, decency, and human dignity

Barbara Lee VanHorssenWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Alexx Smith, recipient of the 2022 Bob Davis Independent Living Award, stands with Disability Network Southwest Michigan staff member Mary Fortney. Equity

DNSWM highlights ‘remarkable progress’ with ADA Celebration

Kelsey SandersWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen Economic Development

Creating community and pride within the design scene in West Michigan

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Staff and board members of the Park Theatre participated in a hands-only CPR class earlier this year as part of the Heart Safe Holland initiative. Healthy Communities

Where arts and community intersect, Park Theatre joins Heart Safe Holland initiative

Andrea GoodellWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story The Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition has a lot of cycling-friendly projects in the works, including piloting a new program: bike libraries. Community Development

Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition expands mission, sets up bike library

Kelsey SandersWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy

Advocating for STEAM opportunities this summer in West and SW Michigan

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, July 12, 2023
Feature Story An aerial view of the LG Energy Solutions Michigan campus in Holland and Allegan County. (LGES) Technology and Innovation

LG Energy Solution begins hiring process as $1.7B expansion takes shape

Shandra MartinezSunday, July 9, 2023
Feature Story Saugatuck Center for the Arts will put on Jersery Boys and Kinky Boots this season. Arts and Culture

Review: Kinky Boots delivers ‘energy and entertainment’

Kelsey SivertsonFriday, July 7, 2023
Feature Story The band Flexadecibel performs at Party in the Park in 2022. Community Development

Disability Network West Michigan hosts inclusive Party in the Park on July 28

Kelsey SandersSaturday, July 1, 2023
Development News PeopleForBikes and its Bicycle Network Analysis software weigh six factors in determining a city’s score, which is released on a scale of 0 to 100. Community Development

Traverse City, Grand Haven, and Marquette ranked top three Michigan cities for bicycling

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 29, 2023
Development News Fennville took home a first-place prize of $25,000 for its bilingual wayfinding initiative. Arts and Culture

Placemaking project in Fennville wins $25K in pitch competition

MJ GalbraithWednesday, June 21, 2023
Feature Story The Momentum Center opened a new facility at 345 W. 14th St. in Holland this year. Kids and Education

Momentum Center expands summer teen program

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 19, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope offers programming for adults with disabilitys as well as opening up its Park Township campus to the community at large. Healthy Communities

All-abilities-friendly summer concert series kicks off this week at Benjamin’s Hope

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 19, 2023
Feature Story New GHACF board members Dean Reisner and Reyna Masko. Community Development

GHACF welcomes new board members

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story The Allegan County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of converting the county building for sole use as a courthouse to accommodate an additional circuit court judge. Community Development

Strategic plan maps out Allegan County’s priorities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, June 12, 2023
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