Located on the shores of little Lake Macatawa, just off the coast of expansive Lake Michigan, Holland is the epicenter of West Michigan’s Dutch history and culture. Not surprisingly, then, the city is perhaps best known for its annual Tulip Time Festival in May. But there’s much more to the Tulip City than, well, tulips. The city’s downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts as much retail activity as any urban core in the region. The community is flush with wildly popular waterfront beaches like Tunnel Park and Holland State Park. And Hope College lends the clean, conservative town a bit of youthful spirit.
Holland resident and GVSU student Galilea Bahena researches 100 years of Hispanic businesses in West Michigan for a Grand Rapids museum exhibit, ensuring community stories endure.
The Kollen Park Housing Development, created through a collaboration involving a former food pantry, church land, and tribal partnership, is an example of how communities can work together to address housing challenges.
A Holland artist is among the students benefiting from paid internships created through a partnership between Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and ArtPrize.
Bank of America awards Lakeshore Advantage funding and leadership training to strengthen the workforce, entrepreneurship, and business growth across the expanding Lakeshore region.
The late Frank Kraai’s dream becomes reality with the opening of Holland Ice Park, which offers ice skating, curling, and year-round community activities.
In this Shore Story, Vincent Frank reflects on joining Holland Chorale’s intergenerational Adventures in Harmony and invites the community to the Chorale’s next concert, Welcome All People: Sing for Joy! on Dec. 5.
Haworth and LG Energy back West Coast Chamber’s new Next Center, creating innovative hubs for career development and community collaboration.
Community leaders marked the completion of the $2.27 million North Business Park Taxi Lane, enhancing airport operations and fueling West Michigan’s economic development.
After six decades in Holland, LAUP owns its first building, creating a space for cultural events, training, and small businesses.
Herrick District Library launches reading initiative that invites teens to read 100 books before graduation, earning prizes along the way.
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