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"Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.

Exhibit explores hidden chapter of Holland’s LGBTQ+ history

"Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.

The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell
Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.

Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building.
Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland is a place for youth to get help on their homework, form friendships — and become leaders. The Holland club has been home to three recent Michigan Youths of the Year.

Shift Climbing's 12,377-square-foot facility features a first-in-the-nation hydraulically tiltable climbing structure, developed with European wall manufacturer Dreamwall.
New climbing gym brings innovation to fitness, access, and employee equity

Holland’s new bouldering gym, Shift Climbing, reimagines fitness with a tilting wall, inclusive pricing, and employee ownership.

Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.
Keeping young workers local depends on housing, jobs

A new report reveals emerging workers value career opportunities, affordable living, and inclusivity if they are to remain in the Lakeshore region.  

Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF).
Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

A $125K GHACF grant helps Love in Action build a larger warehouse to meet rising food needs in Northwest Ottawa County.

Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year.
Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Jen Yoder, named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year, helps bridge health care gaps for students through Holland Hospital’s school nurse program.  

The Easter Egg Scramble, set for April 5 at Roosevelt Park Community Center in Muskegon, is just one of several egg-related activities in the April calendar for West Michigan.
April things to do: A student art exhibition, Easter events, theater, and spring break activities

It’s April, time for spring flings, spring breaks, Arbor Day, Earth Day, and several egg-stra special events this Easter. And don’t forget art, music, theater, and crafts.

Jon DeWys, CEO and co-owner of DeWys Metal Solutions, has been tackling the challenge of finding skilled workers head-on through a workforce development strategy focusing on education, training, and partnerships.
DeWys, Marquis honored for leadership and community Impact

Jon DeWys earns the Visionary Award for workforce innovation, while Jack Marquis is given the Standing Ovation Award for his lasting contributions to West Michigan.

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