Holland Chorale’s conductor focuses on expanding community connections
GRAMMY-nominated Philip Moody becomes Holland Chorale’s new artistic director, aiming to inspire audiences and increase accessible, community-focused performances.
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Zeeland, Holland museums unite for America250 grant for immigration stories
Two West Michigan museums partner on We the People, exploring immigration, identity, and belonging through exhibits, oral histories, and community programs.
September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding event
From a historic Civil War battle reenactment to a Hispanic Heritage Festival, there’s something for everyone this month, no matter where you live along the Lakeshore.
Saugatuck Township’s first public art seen as ‘start of something bigger’
A bold new sculpture in Saugatuck Township blends safety, art, and vision, marking the community’s commitment to beauty and innovation.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Grand Rapids mural festival blends art, ecology, and creative mentorship
KCAD students and alumni join national artists to create murals spotlighting endangered species during Grand Rapids' Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival.
Gentex brings community together with street performers, block party
The Gentex Block Party, a free family event with games, giveaways, food, and music, will be held Aug. 14 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Holland Civic Center Place.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Myron Kukla: Surviving fancy garage sale dishes
Humorist Myron Kukla discovers that bargain dishes come with gold trim, handwashing, and a surprising amount of marital diplomacy.
Fennville’s agritourism sector to be complemented by $4.8M ‘regeneration project’ of historic hotel
“The regeneration project will provide new jobs and tourism, boosting the local economy and helping to support Fennville as a premier West Michigan destination,” says developer Dori DePree.
Zeeland, Holland museums unite for America250 grant for immigration stories
Two West Michigan museums partner on We the People, exploring immigration, identity, and belonging through exhibits, oral histories, and community programs.
September things to do: Labor Day events, car shows, an international fest, and a kiteboarding event
From a historic Civil War battle reenactment to a Hispanic Heritage Festival, there’s something for everyone this month, no matter where you live along the Lakeshore.
Saugatuck Township’s first public art seen as ‘start of something bigger’
A bold new sculpture in Saugatuck Township blends safety, art, and vision, marking the community’s commitment to beauty and innovation.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Grand Rapids mural festival blends art, ecology, and creative mentorship
KCAD students and alumni join national artists to create murals spotlighting endangered species during Grand Rapids' Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival.
Gentex brings community together with street performers, block party
The Gentex Block Party, a free family event with games, giveaways, food, and music, will be held Aug. 14 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Holland Civic Center Place.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Myron Kukla: Surviving fancy garage sale dishes
Humorist Myron Kukla discovers that bargain dishes come with gold trim, handwashing, and a surprising amount of marital diplomacy.
Fennville’s agritourism sector to be complemented by $4.8M ‘regeneration project’ of historic hotel
“The regeneration project will provide new jobs and tourism, boosting the local economy and helping to support Fennville as a premier West Michigan destination,” says developer Dori DePree.
