Family revitalizes historic church in downtown Muskegon into ‘The Corner’
A historic church in downtown Muskegon is revitalized by the Bernhardt family, who are transforming it into "The Corner," a family-friendly commercial and event space.
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Program cultivates next generation of Allegan County community leaders
The Allegan County Leadership Program is accepting applications from residents eager to make a difference in their community. The program is designed for those passionate about leadership and community development.
HSO’s new CEO brings big orchestra experience to Holland
Michael Naess has worked for organizations such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall, and the Grand Rapids Symphony.
Lakeshore Advantage launches survey in effort to keep young talent in the region
By targeting this key demographic, the Lakeshore Emerging Worker Survey seeks to understand both the attractions and obstacles of life in the region.
Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival
The Eastcore neighborhood in Holland's central city is undergoing a major shift thanks, primarily, to the combined efforts of neighbors and the nonprofit 3Sixty. The neighborhood's second annual mural festival next month will celebrate all those successes and add to them.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges
Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.
Allegan Community Health Survey eyes residents’ future well-being
A report on the 2023 Allegan County Community Health Survey outlines residents’ health and personal needs, findings that will ultimately prioritize community resources.
August things to do: Festivals, shopping, Music Moves Us, history, movies, Wings Over Muskegon
Why stay home when you could catch the final street performers, check out dinosaur bones, see a play, discuss a book, try abstract painting, shop, and learn the polka?
Program cultivates next generation of Allegan County community leaders
The Allegan County Leadership Program is accepting applications from residents eager to make a difference in their community. The program is designed for those passionate about leadership and community development.
HSO’s new CEO brings big orchestra experience to Holland
Michael Naess has worked for organizations such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Carnegie Hall, and the Grand Rapids Symphony.
Lakeshore Advantage launches survey in effort to keep young talent in the region
By targeting this key demographic, the Lakeshore Emerging Worker Survey seeks to understand both the attractions and obstacles of life in the region.
Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival
The Eastcore neighborhood in Holland's central city is undergoing a major shift thanks, primarily, to the combined efforts of neighbors and the nonprofit 3Sixty. The neighborhood's second annual mural festival next month will celebrate all those successes and add to them.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area
At two Youth Mentor Gardens, participating teens and their families work together to plant, weed, water, mulch, and harvest produce.
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges
Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.
Allegan Community Health Survey eyes residents’ future well-being
A report on the 2023 Allegan County Community Health Survey outlines residents’ health and personal needs, findings that will ultimately prioritize community resources.
August things to do: Festivals, shopping, Music Moves Us, history, movies, Wings Over Muskegon
Why stay home when you could catch the final street performers, check out dinosaur bones, see a play, discuss a book, try abstract painting, shop, and learn the polka?
