Michigan West Coast Chamber to host annual volunteer blitz
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Community Impact Day on Wednesday, May 15, from 1-4 p.m. throughout West Michigan.
Industry trends push many new jobs onto the annual HotJobs! List
If you want to learn about the career opportunities across West Michigan, the 2024 HotJobs! List is a good place to start.
Lindsay Cherry is a ‘Remarkable Woman’
I AM Academy co-founder and West Ottawa High School Vice Principal Lindsay Cherry was one of 112 "Remarkable Women" finalists. The Holland resident was flown to Los Angeles for a two-day celebration and awards ceremony.
Seed and plant swap Saturday at HDL North
Herrick District Library's seed and plant swap is this Saturday, April 20, at the North Branch. Anyone can come and take free plants and seeds, but bringing some to swap will gain them extra selections.
Brave Like Breanna — new scholarship honors those who struggle against adversity
Breanna Lentz would have been a 2024 Plainwell High School senior. Diagnosed with juvenile Huntington's disease, Breanna died before that could happen. Her sister created a foundation in honor of Breanna and a scholarship to help others struggling to overcome adversity.
The very first cottage at Highland Park worked with the park’s natural beauty
In her book, The Historic Cottages of Highland Park, Karen Lowe explores the history of this unique enclave along the shores of Lake Michigan. The interesting history of Highland Park starts at the very beginning with an oak tree that was incorporated into a home instead of being sacrificed to its building.
How health journey led to book on solving sleep issues
Most people know Amanda Chocko from her work at Lakeshore Advantage and its SURGE business incubator, but she’s also a nutritional therapy practitioner who has a new book on improving sleep quality.
Initiative rapidly expands doula ranks in Muskegon County, with major implications for birth equity
Muskegon-based How YOU Birth Doula Services is working to improve outcomes for parents and babies by leveraging Michigan's recently added Medicaid coverage for doula services.
Here’s how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment’s crushing financial burden
In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.
How data collection is playing a key role in advancing health equity
A new push to gather health care data about people with disabilities is spotlighting a disparity in health care equity that is often overlooked by the medical community.
