May 29, 2025 | Community Stories, News & Updates
Rabbi Alan and Anna Alpert, this year’s recipients of the Patricia B. Johnson Award*, have been pillars of the Muskegon community since their arrival in 1976. Though they came as strangers, their quiet strength and deep compassion quickly earned them the trust of...
Oct 14, 2024 | Community Stories
Long considered West Michigan’s premiere farmers market, the Muskegon Farmers Market moved from its original, mid-1880s location to a new, state-of-the-art facility in spring 2014. The Muskegon Farmers market is now conveniently located in downtown Muskegon and offers...
Oct 14, 2024 | Community Stories
Several years ago, after learning Muskegon County had placed very poorly in the University of Wisconsin’s health rankings, we made a bold request to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The result was $700,000 in support of Muskegon County programs to improve access to...
Oct 5, 2024 | Community Stories
In the heart of Marquette Neighborhood, a once-vacant lot is being transformed into a vibrant green space, thanks to the creation of a micro forest. This project is more than just a collection of trees; it’s an initiative to combat climate change, reduce noise...
Oct 3, 2024 | Community Stories
Cailin Kelly, a business coach from Northern Initiatives, is helping entrepreneurs at Muskegon’s Western Market Chalets. This small-business incubator features 17 vibrant shops in the heart of downtown Muskegon. The market is nestled next to the Muskegon Farmers...
Sep 23, 2024 | Community Stories
Janie P. Brooks-Davis was born in the heart of Mississippi and is the oldest of twelve children. A sense of responsibility, determination, and the strong bonds of family shaped her early years. When she was three or four, her father sought new opportunities in...
