Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.
MAX Transit to unveil proposed changes to routes at Jan. 25 meeting
Responding to a new transit study, the Macatawa Area Express Transit Authority is proposing changes to reduce wait times on fixed routes and expanded on-demand service.
LAUP named Neighborhood Champion by Bank of America
As a Neighborhood Champion, Latin Americans United for Progress will receive $50,000 in funding plus access to nonprofit leadership training. The announcement was part of Bank of America Grand Rapids’ “Day of Giving.”
Radon test kits available to Allegan County residents can prevent lung cancer
Libraries across Allegan County are offering the free testing kits in January, which is Radon Action Month.
Shore Story: Helping others find food when they need it most
Gina Fairfield has made it her mission to find and list all the local mini food pantries where people in need can find food, no questions asked.
DNR fund drive helps make state nation’s leader in accessible track chairs
Michigan now offers more track chairs for public use than any other state parks and recreation system.
HSO founder, CEO to retire this summer after 33 years
Kay Walvoord has been a part of the Holland Symphony Orchestra for 33 years and has made many strides for the small orchestra, but at 81, it is time to retire, she says. After Walvoord's departure, the orchestra will also be faced with replacing its Music Director and Conductor Johannes Müller Stosch.
A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans
Launched 10 years ago in Muskegon, WINC has grown to offer support through various services and advocacy efforts with affiliates across the country.
Sostenibilidad y equidad son los nuevos ingredientes del éxito de un restaurante
Cada vez más restaurantes de Michigan están poniendo en práctica la sostenibilidad centrándose en la equidad laboral, la reducción del desperdicio y el abastecimiento local. Pero este compromiso requiere tiempo, dinero y personas.
After a Traverse City food distributor’s closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state
Cherry Capital Foods closed in November, leaving Michigan farmers and produce buyers scrambling to figure out what's next.
