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The program offers hands-on learning for elementary students, who met with field experts and visited parks as part of their schoolwork. It’s part of a partnership between Grand Haven Area Public Schools and Grand Valley State University’s Groundswell program to help protect the Grand River watershed.
After Jess Resheske suffered a devastating loss, she turned her grief into a desire to brighten other people’s day. Her passion for flowers inspired her to launch a mobile flower cart specializing in floral crowns and bouquets.
When COVID-19 prompted shifts in how, when, where, and to whom school meals were served, many of Michigan's schools responded with wildly successful meal programs. Now, many education professionals are hoping those shifts inspire permanent changes.
Partnerships among municipal, business, and nonprofit partners and the public could make new playspaces a reality in Douglas and downtown Holland.
The new crop of summer interns for Gentex have a lot of fun things on their bucket lists after a Lakeshore Advantage event introduced them to all West Michigan has to offer.
Veterans in Ottawa County can register with the county to receive an Honor Rewards Program ID card that will net them discounts from nearly 300 businesses. A virtual symposium will highlight those and other benefits for Ottawa County veterans.
The $66,625 Grand Haven Area Community Foundation grant will fund research aimed at determining if the Momentum Center’s community-based model can be replicated in other municipalities across the nation. The center’s program focuses on fostering a sense of community to help disenfranchised people experience healthy relationships.
During a tour of the Grand Rapids Community College campus in late May, Dr. Jill Biden highlighted the college’s achievements in helping students and community members get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Though the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, Michigan’s sunniest season arrives later this month. There are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, from car shows to festivals. Check out some of the events scheduled along the Lakeshore.
The new nonprofit is hosting its inaugural race series this year. The June 12 and Aug. 28 events will be held on Mona Lake at Ross Park and will benefit the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.
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