Muskegon Heights

A new grant program in Muskegon Heights is helping commercial property owners upgrade storefronts and revitalize the city’s core.

Facade grant program launches to boost Muskegon Heights downtown renewal

New grant supports storefront upgrades in Muskegon Heights’ core, encouraging private investment alongside public revitalization efforts.

The Saugatuck Center for the Arts presents its exhibit “We Hope You Fail Better,” featuring works by picture book authors Brad and Kristi Montague.
January things to do: It’s time for Winterfest, a home show, farm markets, a chili cookoff, and more

Don’t miss the movies, exhibits, art, theater, and music — including a couple of tribute bands — happening this month. The calendar also includes activities for kids at local libraries.  

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.
Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven’s Momentum Center

The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities.

State debt forgiveness positions Muskegon Heights schools for strong future

The struggling district’s state debt was forgiven, positioning the community’s K-12  schools for future success. 

Mari Romero
Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.

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.

The Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition has a lot of cycling-friendly projects in the works, including piloting a new program: bike libraries.
Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition expands mission, sets up bike library

The Muskegon County Bicycling Coalition has a lot of cycling-friendly projects in the works, including piloting a new program: bike libraries.

Jon Covington speaks about his documentary, Black Man. (Courtesy of Jon Covington)
Muskegon native presents documentary at Summit on Racism and Inclusion

Jon Covington, the producer of “Black Man,” a documentary about Black men in Muskegon County, was a presenter at the 2023 Summit on Race and Inclusion: The Power of Belonging!   

The 60th District Courthouse in Muskegon.
Muskegon expungement clinic offers hope, a new start

An expungement clinic in Muskegon Heights this Saturday will help those who are eligible to wipe their records clean.

Linden Peterson, director of events for the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, points out an area in Muskegon County during the STAR! training.
How Muskegon STAR! training builds community pride

Muskegon STAR! is a class designed to educate people about Muskegon, build pride in the community, and create brand ambassadors for the city.

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