Muskegon Lakeshore

Muskegon is getting the mother of all makeovers. After demolishing an indoor mall at the heart of downtown, and prepping the shore of Muskegon Lake for new residences and businesses, civic leaders are racking up the pace of redevelopment. So there's an air of confidence in the largest city on Michigan's West Coast. 

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Feature Story Healthy Communities

Building Healthy Communities program aims to surround Michigan school children with healthy living

By Natalie TomlinThursday, April 26, 2018
Innovation News Klask at Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven.

Klask!: "Silly wooden game" proving addictive in West Michigan breweries

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, April 19, 2018
Development News DNtranspot1

Livable transportation engineer to share place-making strategies with West Michigan communities

By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorThursday, March 08, 2018
Source: Ottawa County Planning and Performance Improvement Department
Feature Story OTG Muskegon Love Muskegon sign

VIDEO: Celebrating the strength and spirit of a rising Muskegon

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, January 11, 2018
Feature Story The Emery House Bed & Breakfast at 446 W. Webster Avenue in downtown Muskegon.

A trip back in time: Muskegon's historic homes take center stage at Nelson neighborhood tour

Thursday, December 21, 2017
Feature Story The Hackley Administration Building.

With eyes on preservation, Muskegon tackles future of Hackley Administration Building

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, December 21, 2017
Feature Story OTG Muskegon Culinary Institute students

What is behind the resurgence of Muskegon? Look to its growing support for entrepreneurs.

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, December 14, 2017
Feature Story OTG Muskegon Abeshi Tac tossing hair

Fyah! Fyah! Fyah! How Tacitus Bailey-Yabani is bridging worlds and bringing Ghana to Muskegon

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, December 07, 2017
Feature Story Pigeon Hill Brewing Company owner Michael Brower and his wife, Alana, the taproom manager.

Where everybody knows your name: How Muskegon's downtown bars and breweries are building the city

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story OTG Muskegon Heritage Museum engine

The keepers of history: Muskegon Heritage Museum brings city's vibrant past to life

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, November 16, 2017
Feature Story Students in the Youth Empowerment Project are changing Muskegon for the better.

Speaking up: The voices and actions of Muskegon's youth are changing our city

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, November 09, 2017
Feature Story OTG Muskegon Hamburger Mikey employees funny

Muskegon's phoenix: The life and flight of Midtown's Third Street

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, November 02, 2017
Feature Story Chef Char Morse

A changing downtown: How Kitchen 242 is transforming Muskegon's culinary landscape

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, October 26, 2017

Read Muskegon's new literacy center hopes to mark beginning of new era for downtown Muskegon Heights

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, October 19, 2017
Feature Story Angie Wasserman-Nelund and Troy Wasserman.

Living history: Wasserman's Flowers & Gifts is a story about Muskegon's past and future

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, October 19, 2017
Feature Story Tameka Smith at McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm.

Seeds of justice: How Muskegon is banding together to fight food insecurity

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon Lakeshore EditorThursday, October 12, 2017

Plans for new zip line to transform Muskegon Winter Sports Complex to year-round facility

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, October 05, 2017
Feature Story The Pearl Mist cruise ship on its way to Muskegon this past summer.

With embrace of the waterfront, a new era comes to Muskegon

By Anna Gustafson, On The Ground Muskegon-Lakeshore EditorThursday, October 05, 2017

New owners kick off what hopes to be a vibrant second act for DT Muskegon’s Smash Wine Bar & Bistro

By Anya Zentmeyer, Development News EditorThursday, July 13, 2017
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