Located on the sugar sand shores of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Grand River, Grand Haven is an active resort town and the epicenter of West Michigan's Water Wonderland. Grand Haven State Park is regularly rated one of the nation's top beaches. And the city features more than 100 miles of bike trail, 2 Great Lakes lighthouses, a busy waterfront boardwalk, and an extensive fleet of charter fishing boats. The city has felt the pain of Michigan's deindustrialization. But the community also is acting aggressively to reinvest in the urban core, leverage traditional assets such as a distinct quality of life, and position itself to compete in the 21st century. With the Big Lake on the front doorstep, it's hard to imagine anything but success.
March brings plenty of celebrations, from Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day to Easter. Also on the calendar are crafts, films, history, exhibits, and much more.
Denver Sincler, with Allegan's Tantrick Brewing Co., and Marolyn Lopez, with Plascore in Zeeland, are among 10 frontline workers honored for going above and beyond.
The air is brisk and the events are plentiful. February brings Snowfest, a cello quartet, a journalism exhibit, a murder mystery, and a celebration of the art of Black hair.
The Fair Housing Act ensures people with disabilities have the right to modify their residences even if they live in condos and other neighborhoods with homeowner association rules.
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit called “Spark! Places of Innovation” is at the Loutit District Library through Feb 25.
Michigan now offers more track chairs for public use than any other state parks and recreation system.
The recent 11 Community Impact Grants total $928,538, including one of its largest grants to date to the Tri-Cities Family YMCA.
The new year brings fun and entertaining events to West Michigan. There are concerts, museum exhibits, theater, crafts, fundraisers, music, a chili cook off, and a wine-tasting event.
A series of December open houses sponsored by local governments aims to determine what energy issues concern Grand Haven residents.
Gracious Grounds is using $15 million in MDSHA funding to build a 77-unit state-of-the-art apartment complex in Grand Haven designed for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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