Things to do in July: Fiesta, car shows, Fourth of July parties, and lighthouse tours
There are plenty of things to do this month in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties, so grab a cool drink and take a look at these ideas.
Jon Cauchi’s stand-up comedy shares humor of his experiences as a person with a vision impairment
Jon Cauchi, who became blind at age 12, performs a comedy routine called “The Real and Funny Side of Having a Disability” that brought down the house during Laughfest in March 2020.
Neglect far outpaces other forms of elder abuse in Michigan – and here’s what can be done about it
Although the idea of elder abuse often calls to mind physical violence or financial exploitation, the more common reality is an unintentional result of ignorance, burnout, or lack of resources.
7 ways Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services pivoted during the pandemic
Responding to clients who were frustrated about missing out on critical COVID-19 information, staff at Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Grand Rapids made changes to better serve them.
Bringing musical legacies to the next generation
Byron Stripling talks about the power of sharing musical legacies with the next generation. He did just that during his performance with the Holland Symphony Orchestra’s Pops on the Pier.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival ‘beyond anything we imagined’
More than 1,000, people gathered in Holland on June 17-18 for the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. A national holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of legal slavery in the United States.
Celtic fest a first for Holland
A new festival is coming to Holland's waterfront this weekend. With Highland Games, Celtic food, music, and dancing, and entertainment for everyone from grownups to the “wee bairns,” the Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games is looking for a big win.
JR Automation’s $9.9M expansion expected to create 140 new jobs
The automation solutions provider will be creating one of the top machining and fabrication facilities in West Michigan.
Fourth-graders partner with U.S. Coast Guard to solve problems
Peach Plains Elementary School students collaborated with the Coast Guard to answer an important question: How can we share the work of our local U.S. Coast Guard station with our community?
2022 Promise Scholars dream big as they head to college
The 2022 Promise Scholars join 34 returning recipients who are on track to earn their degrees. Overall, the program boasts a 94% graduation rate, as compared to a national average of 63%.
