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Standing Up for the Neighborhood

This past week was a period of high tensions and emerging passions. If you haven’t heard, a large amount of concerned neighbors attended the latest City Council Planning Commission meeting. The neighbors had five minutes to present their opinions and then…

Washington School Property Meeting

For everyone interesting in the what is going on with the Washington School property, here is an update: There is a City Council study session this Wednesday, February 24 at 6:45 PM in the Training Room on the second floor.…

WSN Joins Insta!

For all of you Instagram lovers, or for all of you who have no idea what Instagram is, you are in luck! Washington School Neighbors has a Instagram account! Now before you all start freaking out (with excitement or confusion),…

Business Highlight: JK Bakehouse and Deli

Today I am introducing you to one of our neighborhood’s hidden gems: JK Bakehouse and Deli. Housed in the cheery blue building at 220 W. 8th street, JK Bakehouse and Deli is the perfect place to grab a mouth-watering sandwich and a little…

Events this Week

It’s the last week of January, and there are a couple of events coming up that you should know about. Here they are:   Downtown Holland Rail Jam What: AGA Nation is bringing back the Rail Jam to Downtown Holland. You can…

Energy Saving Tip #2

The techniques used to save energy in the fall and winter are different from those used in the rest of the year. We got our first big load of snow this week, and the temperatures are supposed to say cold for quite a while. Hopefully, these…

The Art of Living with Joy

This week, Holland Art Council is displaying a new exhibition called “Living with Joy.” Perfect for these cold snowy months, this exhibition brings together the vibrant works of Carolyn Stitch and Alla Dickson, creating a lighthearted and bold collaboration sure to…