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The city of Zeeland plans to demolish two buildings and is seeking proposals that will create one mixed-use building and a pathway to parking.

Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway

For 14 years, the city of Zeeland has wanted a passageway to connect its business corridor and a parking lot to the north. The recent purchase of two properties makes the vision a real possibility. Who will make it happen? 

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After being put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tulip City United Soccer Club is getting its start this year with tryouts next week.
Tulip City United Soccer Club kicks off Its inaugural season this summer

After two years of patiently waiting, Tulip City United Soccer Club is kicking off its inaugural season in June. There are open tryouts for the club from 1-4 p.m. on March 12 at the Holland High soccer field.

Zeeland is changing its rules on liquor to accommodate restaurants.
How Zeeland amends liquor license rules to support eateries

Zeeland Marketing Manager Abby deRoo describes the changes as incremental but important, considering the city ended its nearly 100-year ban on serving alcohol in 2006.

Erin Zindle & The Ragbirds
Hot Tix for a cold winter: Comedians and live music at The Park Theatre and Seven Steps Up

It might be cold out there, but check out the hottest tickets in town.

Tim Price, co-owner of RollXscape Skating Center in Holland Township, right, shows skating enthusiast a set of LED quad roller skate wheels in the rink’s skate shop during the venue’s grand opening, Nov. 4.
Roller rink makes a comeback as RollXscape Skating Center

Tim and Brenda Price have remodeled the former Grand Roller Rink in Holland Township into the new RollXscape Skating Center.

Vice president of Travel Michigan Dave Lorenz at home in Norton Shores.
Why Michigan’s top travel expert thinks tiny Norton Shores is best part of the Mitten

Dave Lorenz’s job has him crisscrossing the state to promote the Pure Michigan brand. And while he enjoys all of Michigan’s top tourist attractions, the Travel Michigan VP explains why Muskegon County is the place he loves to call home.

Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country.
December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

The Lakeshore is packed with many December activities, including parades, Sparkle, and Sinterklaas. There’s even a hip-hop-inspired art exhibit. There are lots of ways to enjoy the month with family and friends in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.

Vocalist Helen Welch will join the Holland Symphony Orchestra for two holiday pops concerts Saturday, Dec. 11.
HSO presents “Season’s Greetings” holiday pops concert

Sing along with holiday classics from the Holland Symphony Orchestra and guest singer Helen Welch.

The Outdoor Discovery Center's new nature playscape is one of several the nonprofit has built and plans to build in West Michigan.
ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space

The new Sally Smoly Nature Playscape at Holland’s Window on the Waterfront is the downtown's first play space, and the Outdoor Discovery Center has more planned.

Spring Lake Sparkle offers more than 120,000 multi-colored lights along that community's main street.
November Along the Lakeshore: Holiday markets, tree lightings, and Santa trains, and more

November marks the beginning of the holiday season, and the Lakeshore is bursting with active and fun events from holiday markets to tree lightings.

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