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Coffee sold by Last Mile Café.

Last Mile Café serves coffee, philanthropy and sustainability — and soon, the 49507

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorTuesday, September 13, 2022

The MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative, which began in 2018, is a project of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and is responsible for the commissioning and development of 10 monumental works of public art in the Muskegon area.

MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 15, 2022

Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive.

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 25, 2022

Development News

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New City Neighbors doing even more justice by youth

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, May 16, 2022

Development News

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City secures expertise of longtime crusader against childhood lead poisoning

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 14, 2022

Innovation News

Brooklyn Bodega lead image

New York-style bodega comes to Grand Rapids hoping to serve as a center for community and food

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorTuesday, February 15, 2022

The city of Holland highlighted Tiara Johnson's story during its Black History Month oral history project.

Holland oral history project gives Black residents a platform for their stories

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 14, 2022

Innovation News

Darren Riley

JustAir puts air quality in residents’ hands while working to decrease health disparities

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorTuesday, January 11, 2022

Development News

Incubator Kitchen Amplify GR

Incubator kitchen & food retail space “first domino” in redeveloping Boston Square Together district

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 10, 2022

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Letter from the editor: Reflecting on 2021 as we begin navigating the new year

Leandra NisbetWednesday, January 5, 2022

Mitch and Johally Carlson pose with their children outside their new home. The family has a home of their own this holiday season with the help of Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity.

Home for the holidays: Habitat builder comes home to Habitat house

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland.

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

Development News

Stacy Stout

Wildly popular Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund open to new ideas, deadline looms

Allison ArnoldMonday, December 13, 2021

Innovation News

Tolar Manufacturing

The City of GR purchases 35 bus shelters to support mobility and accessibility

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorTuesday, October 26, 2021

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An interview with ICCF CEO Ryan VerWeys on the Franklin Campus Project

Grant KammerWednesday, July 14, 2021

MLK Neighborhood Association

The “new” MLK Neighborhood Association – Developing neighborhood block champions

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, July 13, 2021

Alita Kelly gardening

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021

Modern Hardware

Looking back at 50 years of Modern Hardware

Grant KammerMonday, June 28, 2021

Development News

Doug Matthews

Residents get more power in allocating ARPA dollars with participatory budgeting model

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, June 21, 2021

Boston Soul Cafe crew

Boston Soul Café — Helping the community thrive with food for the soul

Shanika P. CarterFriday, June 18, 2021

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