Photo essay shows how merchants in downtown Grand Haven and Holland are back in business. They are optimistically looking forward to recovery three months after shops and restaurants were ordered closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former reporter Heidi Tunison shares why she believes the work her husband, John Tunison, and other journalists do to increase transparency is more important than ever.
In a Q&A, Business Solutions Manager Kiosha Jeltema explains how job seekers can make the best use of the online tools provided by West Michigan Works!
Steven Penkevich shares the story of how a generous donor and Reader’s World see books as an important way to support Black Lives Matter and promote anti-racism.
“When COVID-19 hit,” says Linda Brand, President, Herman Miller Cares, the company’s corporate foundation, “we immediately marshaled our resources to focus our giving and our volunteerism on this effort.”
Third-generation farmer Kelly Raterink believes the growing demand for and interest in local foods will be a catalyst for further expansion and economic opportunity for regional producers.
Sometimes, building a fence is not about keeping people out, it’s about inviting more people in. Many volunteered to build this fence so the Curragh Irish Pub could safely expand outdoor seating in Downtown Holland. It's just one example of the community's spirit of cooperation and collaboration, says Mayor Nathan Bocks.
Meet Attorney Peter D. Rhoades, who is beginning a new series of columns to answer questions about how small businesses can navigate the legal issues that arise in the wake of the pandemic.
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched an initial $150,000 challenge match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund.
Environmentalists who organize lake and river cleanups in West Michigan are fine-tuning their tactics in the wake of high-water levels and the coronavirus pandemic.
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