At Pharmhouse Wellness it’s all in the family (business) this Mother’s Day

Stories of Michigan's cannabis dispensaries are often told via the info submitted to agencies from LARA to the MEDC, but at Pharmhouse Wellness, it's a family affair. Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen learns why.

Grand Rapids Community College is offering two sessions of Bridges to College — Raider Ready this summer to help graduating high school seniors get ready for college.
GRCC offers free summer program to prepare high school graduates for college

Grand Rapids Community College is offering two sessions of Bridges to College — Raider Ready this summer to help graduating high school seniors get ready for college. The free program is open to 2020 high school graduates or 2021 graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall. 

Liesl Clark is the director of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
EGLE Director explains efforts to protect West Michigan’s water supply, other natural resources

Liesl Clark, director of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, describes the work EGLE is doing to ensure Michigan residents have safe, clean water. Clark recently answered questions about resources EGLE is providing for communities along the Lakeshore.

The HCAC is offering swimming lesson scholarships.
Grant will fund swim lesson scholarships at Holland Aquatic Center

 A ‘Learn to Swim’ grant from the USA Swimming Foundation will allow the Holland Community Aquatic Center to offer nearly 200 swimming lesson scholarships. The funds will help HCAC make swimming lessons accessible for lower-income West Michigan families. 

The late sport journalist Sekou Smith was honored as GRCC’s Distinguished Alumnus for this year.
GRCC honors late sports journalist as Distinguished Alumnus

Grand Rapids Community College’s recent commencement ceremonies included a tribute to Sekou Smith, a sports journalist and community leader who died in January of COVID-19. The speaker, mentor, and friend to NBA stars was honored as GRCC’s Distinguished Alumnus for this year.

Jeff Troutman
Faith and fishing meet as Jeff Troutman shares the heaven he knows

After being severely injured in a traffic collision at age 11, Jeff Troutman picked up his dad’s guitar during recovery. He’s been making music ever since, taking inspiration from his faith journey — and his passion for fly fishing — for the title track of his band’s new album, “Heaven.”

This photo titled "Tickled" is by Mary Hilldore Photography.
Things to do in May: Celebrate Tulip Time, take a walking tour, or try food truck cuisine

Among the events scheduled this month in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties, you can head to Holland’s annual Tulip Time celebration, cruise the vehicles at an Allegan car show, or check out the recreational options at the Muskegon County Wastewater Management Plant. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.

Special report: How COVID-19 changed Michigan’s health care system for the better

Despite the tragedy, COVID-19 in Michigan is also a story of people rallying, innovating, protesting, and collaborating to meet needs for food, housing, medical care, education, and equity.

Dr. Patricia Deldin.
Program created by U-M professor adopts Weight Watchers model for mental health support

The Mood Lifters program brings adults together in peer-facilitated classes where they learn science-based strategies for improving their mental health.

Ottawa County United Way President Patrick Moran meets with other nonprofit leaders to discuss how to meet community needs.
Beyond poverty: Families struggled to make ends meet before pandemic

Those struggling to make ends meet aren't always who you think. The biennial ALICE report shows many were struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic.

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