Sustainability

Saugatuck Township unveiled its first public artwork, “Canary in a Coal Mine,” an 11-foot sculpture.

Saugatuck Township installs first public art with environmental message

A new sculpture at the Blue Star roundabout sparks conversation about environmental responsibility and marks a first for the township.

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​​Mary Medendorp
Weatherization program helps seniors stay safe and warm

​​Mary Medendorp, 91, received home upgrades through Allegan County’s Community Action Agency weatherization program, improving energy efficiency and lowering utility costs.

Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools

Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.  

Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program.
Muskegon Schools partner with Beyond Basics to close literacy gaps

Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program.

In Detroit, a truck drives on Jefferson Ave. while smoke billows from Zug Island.
Wayne County air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action

Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.

If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland.
November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots

There’s no reason to stay home this month. From Día de los Muertos celebrations to Thanksgiving gatherings, there are concerts, plays, nature, art, comedy, tree-lightings, and so much more on our November calendar.

Downtown improvements help Allegan draw new businesses and visitors

With a fresh streetscape and improved infrastructure, Allegan is welcoming new businesses and visitors alike. The southwestern Michigan city is also home to vibrant community programming and a notable craft beer scene.  

The 190-unit mixed-income development broke ground last month along Holland Township’s Lakewood Boulevard and will be completed in phases over the next two years.
Affordable housing options expand with Holland’s Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking

To be completed in phases in 2025 and 2026, Lakewood Place Apartment Village will be one of the region’s largest mixed-income housing developments alongside commercial and park space, creating a connectivity along Holland Township's Lakewood Boulevard.

Consumers Energy to offer public tours of Campbell Complex as coal era nears end

Consumers Energy is offering public tours of its J.H. Campbell Complex, marking the beginning of the final phase before closing its last coal-fired facility.

Sweet Temptations workers make sweet treats every day.
40 years of sweet treats on the Grand Haven Boardwalk

Some say the Grand Haven Boardwalk and Sweet Temptations Ice Cream go together like peanut butter and jelly — or maybe chocolate and vanilla swirl. The pair is celebrating their joint 40th anniversary this year.

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