Soup’s on! Portland community project delivers fresh soup to the elderly and others every week
The Soup Project delivers freshly made soup and muffins to the elderly and others in the Ionia County community of Portland each week.
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A Q&A with the West Michigan historian behind the Historic Michigan Travel Guide
Larry J. Wagenaar has lived in West Michigan for more than 30 years. He’s the CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan, which has released an updated version of the Historic Michigan Travel Guide.
Michigan’s oldest ski area plans improvements
Mont Ripley Ski Area, unique among Michigan alpine destinations, has launched a fund-raising campaign to expand its long-standing chalet and make other improvements.
Allegan County Transportation purchases first fleet of cleaner propane buses
The seven buses, which cost $1.1 million, are funded with a combination of state and federal funds. The new vehicles will emit fewer greenhouse gases, less nitrogen oxides, less carbon monoxide and fewer particulate emissions compared with other fuels.
Pictured Rocks takes a green approach to park maintenace
“We look forward to showcasing this work at Pictured Rocks, as a model for other parks and to help visitors see that if a remote wilderness park can make the switch to clean, quiet electric equipment, they can too," said Tom Irvine, executive director of the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation.
How ‘Incubation’ kitchens are helping food entrepreneurs affordably scale their businesses
Three Michigan nonprofits are providing support to food entrepreneurs, from access to commercial kitchens to local food systems, to help them launch their business more affordably and sustainably.
The story behind the Michigan Military Heritage Museum
The Michigan Military Heritage Museum in Jackson shares the often-overlooked stories of the men and women who have served in our nation's wars. The museum has its own story, beginning with one veteran's humble decision to preserve artifacts and the stories of these men and women.
Dexter apartments serving veterans, homeless, and low-income residents wins national award
Hilltop View Apartments received an award from the national Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. Staff say the complex is "a place to land" for people healing from traumatic experiences.
Holland hotelier partners with GR firm to buy struggling Zeeland hotel
Peter D. Beukema, owner of downtown Holland’s Tulyp in Holland, sees potential in the Zeeland hotel, located in a high traffic spot.
Big projects ahead in downtown Munising
Two-multimillion-dollar projects will bring much-needed housing and commercial development to Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
A Q&A with the West Michigan historian behind the Historic Michigan Travel Guide
Larry J. Wagenaar has lived in West Michigan for more than 30 years. He’s the CEO of the Historical Society of Michigan, which has released an updated version of the Historic Michigan Travel Guide.
Michigan’s oldest ski area plans improvements
Mont Ripley Ski Area, unique among Michigan alpine destinations, has launched a fund-raising campaign to expand its long-standing chalet and make other improvements.
Allegan County Transportation purchases first fleet of cleaner propane buses
The seven buses, which cost $1.1 million, are funded with a combination of state and federal funds. The new vehicles will emit fewer greenhouse gases, less nitrogen oxides, less carbon monoxide and fewer particulate emissions compared with other fuels.
Pictured Rocks takes a green approach to park maintenace
“We look forward to showcasing this work at Pictured Rocks, as a model for other parks and to help visitors see that if a remote wilderness park can make the switch to clean, quiet electric equipment, they can too," said Tom Irvine, executive director of the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation.
How ‘Incubation’ kitchens are helping food entrepreneurs affordably scale their businesses
Three Michigan nonprofits are providing support to food entrepreneurs, from access to commercial kitchens to local food systems, to help them launch their business more affordably and sustainably.
The story behind the Michigan Military Heritage Museum
The Michigan Military Heritage Museum in Jackson shares the often-overlooked stories of the men and women who have served in our nation's wars. The museum has its own story, beginning with one veteran's humble decision to preserve artifacts and the stories of these men and women.
Dexter apartments serving veterans, homeless, and low-income residents wins national award
Hilltop View Apartments received an award from the national Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. Staff say the complex is "a place to land" for people healing from traumatic experiences.
Holland hotelier partners with GR firm to buy struggling Zeeland hotel
Peter D. Beukema, owner of downtown Holland’s Tulyp in Holland, sees potential in the Zeeland hotel, located in a high traffic spot.
Big projects ahead in downtown Munising
Two-multimillion-dollar projects will bring much-needed housing and commercial development to Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
