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The “new” MLK Neighborhood Association – Developing neighborhood block champions
Shanika P. Carter
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Healthy Communities
Beer City Open puts West Michigan on the map for pickleball
Jeremy Gonsior
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Economic Development
MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice
Shanika P. Carter
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Police will respond to fewer nonviolent incidents in Ypsi Township under new pilot program
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Community Development
Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all
Andrea Goodell
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Feature Story
The Lakeshore
Arts and Culture
Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose
Andrea Goodell
Monday, June 7, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Community Development
Food Club provides dignity in grocery store setting
Andrea Goodell
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Building Communities
Bates Place — making things happen using gifts, talents and energy
Shanika P. Carter
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Economic Development
Beyond poverty: Families struggled to make ends meet before pandemic
Andrea Goodell
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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The Lakeshore
Equity
Community Foundation invests in Jubilee housing with line of credit
Andrea Goodell
Monday, April 19, 2021
Feature Story
The Lakeshore
Healthy Communities
Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County
Andrea Goodell
Saturday, April 17, 2021
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Ypsi-area "Take Art Leave Art" box brings neighbors together safely during pandemic
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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“Shade is an equity issue.”
Estelle Slootmaker
Monday, March 1, 2021
Longform
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Community Development
Ypsi's Rutherford Pool tentatively set to reopen for 2021 season with newly remodeled bath house
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Feature Story
The Lakeshore
Community Development
Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help
andrea goodell
Monday, February 8, 2021
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The Lakeshore
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Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind
PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEY
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Ypsi schools' Resiliency Center provides PPE, holiday help to over 300 individuals in first month
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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The Lakeshore
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Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand
andrea goodell
Monday, December 14, 2020
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The Lakeshore
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Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Sterling Heights kicks off food drive as COVID-19 increases national food insecurity
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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