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Holland’s resurgence through eyes of a newcomer
Douglas Brouwer, a Park Township resident and author, reflects on Holland Michigan’s growth and vitality. He notes rising home values, new construction, and a thriving downtown while acknowledging traffic and mixed views on diversity and community change. He cites James and Deborah Fallows’ Our Towns to frame small-town renewal and urges balanced progress.
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Senate Democrats threaten to restructure Supreme Court over ruling
Senate Democrats led by Charles Schumer condemn President Trump for criticizing a federal judge and urge the justices to rule as they see fit. Their legal brief warns of restructuring the court if results do not align with liberal aims, arguing the court is political and must be depoliticized.
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New York
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City vote looming to destroy The Woods on Sept 18
In a contentious Aug 28 session, city officials defended flood plans and growth despite 59 petitions urging preservation. Mayor DeBoer pressured Jubilee Ministries figure Grose citing building plans, while residents accuse officials of a preordained outcome to approve 1700 homes yearly and pave the way for urban development over trees.
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Keith van Beek
Tree City
USA
Mike Trethewey
Quincy Byrd
Steve Grose
Jubilee
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