Holland hotelier partners with GR firm to buy struggling Zeeland hotel
Peter D. Beukema, owner of downtown Holland’s Tulyp in Holland, sees potential in the Zeeland hotel, located in a high traffic spot.
Muskegon recycling company plans $17.5M expansion
Beacon Recycling expects to add 36 jobs with a project that will bolster its metal recycling capabilities and sustainability efforts in West Michigan.
Big Read Lakeshore author inspires young writers to create stories
Big Read Lakeshore author Jerry Craft worked with Holland-area students to create their own books, which have been published and can be checked out at the Herrick District Library and their school libraries.
Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor’s Empire Corridor
Community-driven revitalization plan for Benton Harbor Empire Corridor envisions a neighborhood transformed into a vibrant haven for all.
Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan’s adult foster care homes
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan found that adult foster care homes and other agencies are struggling to recruit and maintain workers in part due to higher wages in alternative occupations.
Allegan County Community Foundation spearheading affordable housing initiative
Affordable housing in Allegan County is significantly understocked, according to experts. The Allegan County Community Foundation is working with community partners to study the issue and attract housing development to the county.
West Michigan Symphony concert to showcase music from favorite seasonal films
Music Director Scott Speck will lead the West Michigan Symphony and guest vocalist Holly Payne in the orchestra’s annual Home for the Holidays concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. Tickets are still available.
Michigan works to continue residents’ lifesaving health coverage after post-pandemic Medicaid cuts
When the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 expired in May 2023, over 500,000 Michiganders stood to lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage. But the state is working to help residents maintain coverage.
Contest spotlights the beauty of Allegan County
The photo contest sponsored by Allegan County Community Foundation generated prizes for the photographers and their favorite local nonprofits.
‘It really opened up my world’: Users welcome health benefits of accessible trails
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan worked closely with Disability Network West Michigan to develop an accessible trail system that gives visitors like Jeffrey VanDyke access to the health benefits of being in nature.
