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A ‘community kitchen table’: As Aldea Coffee prepares for debut in Muskegon, public celebrates the new cafe in its historic downtown building

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Anna Gustafson 0 Comments

As the gusts of wind tear through downtown Muskegon, the people start coming. They tumble from cars, tighten their coats

Arts & Culture Events Nonprofits

Dancing with the Local Stars wows sold-out crowds in a whirlwind of weekend performances that raise money for local food pantries & programs

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 Anna Gustafson 0 Comments

Muskegon’s stars are shining brightly this weekend. The Muskegon Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Dancing with the Local

Business Nonprofits

There’s no place like home: Muskegon Area First’s Darryl Todd is at the forefront of bringing people & businesses to Muskegon (and supporting those already here)

February 16, 2019 Anna Gustafson 2 Comments

As the interim president of Muskegon Area First, there’s a lot on Darryl Todd’s plate. Think: propelling countywide growth in

Education Food & Drink Nonprofits

Youth Empowerment Project holds fundraiser to send 25 local high school students on college tour

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Anna Gustafson 0 Comments

For years, local students in Community enCompass’ Youth Empowerment Project [YEP] have volunteered countless hours in our region, doing everything from

Events Food & Drink Nonprofits

Snowfest draws hundreds of people to downtown Muskegon with cornhole competitions, Bloody Mary contest, chili cook-off & more

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Anna Gustafson 0 Comments

If you build a snow volleyball court, they will come. And serve chili. And Bloody Marys. Basically, if you’re hosting

Arts & Culture Nonprofits

Muskegon Heritage Museum receives $10,000 from Consumers Energy Foundation; funding will increase accessibility & help pay for elevator

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Anna Gustafson 0 Comments

The Muskegon Heritage Museum is well on its way to becoming more accessible to its visitors, thanks to a $10,000

Business Features Nonprofits

A community’s flight: Growing ‘Watch Muskegon’ campaign is telling—and creating—the story of an evolving county

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Anna Gustafson 1 Comment

When Andrew Price, now the president of the McKenzie-Price Insurance Agency, returned to Muskegon after college, he was “coming back

Business Nonprofits

Want to celebrate diversity, create racial equity and foster inclusion? Apply for grants from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 Anna Gustafson 0 Comments

Racial inequities throughout our region translates to more people of color living in poverty, educational disparities, and poorer health outcomes—including