The stories of these prominent and not-so-prominent figures are shared at their burial sites during Muskegon's City of the Dead.

October things to do: Halloween and history, arts and entertainment, adventures and theater

On tap this month are the Idlewild exhibition, the Pumpkin Train, a gallery stroll, papermaking, a Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, and — of course —  trick-or-treating. They’re all on the West Michigan calendar for October.

Kelli Cavasin, vice president of people and culture for New Holland Brewing
How leadership training helps employers with staffing shortages

Zeeland leadership firm AG Collaborative’s Manage Like a Boss (MLAB) seminar helps companies experiencing staffing shortages to train staff to be leaders.

Natalie Fris
GRCC student’s ArtPrize entry tells story of kidney disease, love, and hope

Hudsonville resident Natalie Frias has made it her life’s mission to spread awareness of the dangers of kidney disease and the importance of becoming an organ donor. Her ArtPrize piece is inspired by her hope for a cure.  

Lucia Rios heads off to catch a flight to Orlando. (Shandra Martinez)
Why air travel for people who use wheelchairs is getting better

From the new Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights to being able to use aisle chairs to board planes, the travel experience is improving for people who depend on wheelchairs.

Kayak pass under the Old Iron Bridge in downtown Allegan. (City of Allegan)
Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan

Communities across Michigan are tapping a state toolkit to help them create a streamlined approach to development and a clear vision for their future. Learn how the Michigan Municipal League helpled the city of Allegan prepare for development projects.

Michael Williams, president and CEO of Orchards Children's Services, a child and family services agency with locations in Genesee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
Michigan’s foster children face mental health challenges – but these agencies set them up to succeed

All foster children experience some form of trauma, but Michigan's child and family service agencies are working to provide the mental health services foster kids desperately need.

Pictured is a lovingly preserved American Foursquare home with kitchen, living room, dining room, and possibly a parlor or den downstairs, and four bedrooms upstairs. The porch connects the home to the neighborhood.
Housing America — Classic American Foursquare architecture in Holland

Retired community planner Dale Wyngarden explores how West Michigan has used the simple and versatile American Foursquare — and how it might use it as housing shortages persist.

Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program.
Behavioral health at home helps Muskegon-area older adults improve quality of life

Multiple organizations in the Muskegon area are bringing trained counselors to the homes of older adults who face mobility or transportation challenges.

Anxiety, disliking school, having trouble focusing—these are just a few of the concerns kids have when they head back to school.
Summit Pointe equips students, families, and teachers for a mentally healthy back-to-school

Summit Pointe equips students, families, and teachers for a mentally healthy back-to-school transition.

Cameron Buck is new executive director of Grand Rapids Community College’s Lakeshore Campus. (GRCC)
New leader of GRCC Lakeshore Campus has strong ties to Ottawa County

The new executive director of Grand Rapids Community College’s Lakeshore Campus brings experience in technical education and strong ties to Ottawa County.

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