Stories By Brent Raeth
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Community
/ 3 months agoDemystifying Data Centers: Myths, Truths, and a Hypothetical Google Project in Montague
Imagine this: Tech giant Google announces plans to build a massive data center in the Montague Industrial Park, drawn by West...
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 months agoThe Muskegon Innovators Summit: Where Bold Ideas Meet the Lakeshore
For years, being a technologist in Muskegon has felt a little like standing in the middle of unrealized momentum. The talent...
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Community
/ 3 months agoDowntowns Thrive on Investment, Not Zoning Intention
In 2019, we purchased 112 E. Colby St., a 7,000 square foot building in downtown Whitehall, for and initial investment of...
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Community
/ 3 months agoJournalism, Disruption, and the Cost of Survival
A Facebook Thread Becomes a Bigger Question The conversation began as many modern debates do: with a Facebook post, a strong...
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Community
/ 3 months agoEmpowering Survivors: Every Woman’s Place in Muskegon
MUSKEGON, Mich. – In the heart of Muskegon County, Every Woman’s Place stands as a beacon of hope and support for...
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Community
/ 4 months agoClassroom Focus or Cultural Overcorrection? Michigan’s Cellphone Ban Sparks a Needed Debate
The Michigan Legislature has passed a bill that will significantly change the daily rhythm of classrooms across the state. Beginning next...
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Community
/ 4 months agoCommunity and Leadership: The Discipline of Working Together Well
Strong communities are not built by accident. Community is shaped over time by people who understand that leadership is less about...
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Community
/ 4 months agoHave We Gotten Soft? Rethinking School Closures in Modern Times
When a Snow Day Meant Something When I was in school, it felt like the bar for a snow day was...
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Community
/ 5 months agoMuskegon County Food Insecurity:Building a Stronger, Healthier Future: Muskegon County Food Collaborative Advances Food Security Efforts
As rising food costs, reduced benefits, and economic uncertainty causes Muskegon County Food Insecurity to increase, a passionate group of individuals...
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Community
/ 6 months agoMuskegon Means Business Podcast Bringing Real Help to Local Entrepreneurs
If you are a business owner, or thinking of becoming one, in Muskegon County, a small but powerful media initiative may...