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Feature Story Hawthorn Pond Natural Area is located in Holland Township. (Photo by Mike Lozon)

What to do in November? 7 activities to enjoy along the Lakeshore

By Sally LaukitisSaturday, October 31, 2020
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Michigan's 'Black Eden': A short history of Idlewild

By Patrick DunnTuesday, October 13, 2020
Feature Story The new Village of Spring Lake logo emphasizes the community's natural beauty.

Village of Spring Lake rebrands to highlight area’s natural beauty

By Shandra MartinezMonday, September 28, 2020
Feature Story FTparks

Take a hike: Ten favorite West Michigan trails to explore this season

By Stephanie Doublestein, updated by Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorMonday, May 25, 2020
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How Michigan turned $1 billion in oil and gas revenue into conservation

By Patrick DunnWednesday, April 29, 2020
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The City of Grand Rapids’ Neighborhood Match Fund offers COVID-19 resiliency grants

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorFriday, April 17, 2020
Feature Story Rules for park visitors are always spelled out on display boards. But the coronavirus crisis necessitated the creation of additional regulations.

COVID-19 etiquette for park visits

By Mike LozonFriday, April 3, 2020
Feature Story A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park

Spring Lake park renovation to create community hub

By Shandra MartinezThursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story The Lilley House was moved in July to a spot across from Tanglefoot park.

Saving a landmark brings couple to Spring Lake

By Shandra MartinezThursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story UptownDistrict

One vision for adding affordable housing to downtown Holland

By Shandra MartinezThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story Central District Cyclery

The Grand Rapids neighborhood using public murals as a catalyst for community art conversations

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, October 17, 2019
Feature Story The board for the DAAC in the new building.

These two organizations are partnering up in an epic relaunch

By Grant KammerThursday, August 22, 2019
Innovation News Bates Place Staff Member Josh Holwerda.

New gardening project promotes community engagement for seniors

By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News EditorFriday, August 2, 2019
Feature Story Ruminate

New nonprofit Ruminate gathers food leaders around the table

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, July 11, 2019
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