Downtown Muskegon - Recent News

News Articles - see below for the scuttlebut

Western Avenue roundabout sculpture preparation - May 14, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Farmers Market taking on festive atmosphere - May 12, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown to bustle with summer festivals - May 0, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Boat show highlights kayaking - May 3, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
LST again open for public tours - May 3, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Historic sites open for summer season - May 1, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Boating season prepares to launch with inaugural show - May 1, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown planners seeking public opinion - April 30, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Rotary steps up to fund park, Y - April 26, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Paid parking begins downtown - April 20, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Screening of PBS 'Carrier' hits downtown - April 18, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Wind turbine to crown historic Frauenthal Center - April 14, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown Muskegon redevelopment builds momentum - April 10, 2008 - Business Review Western Michigan
Arts center planned for downtown - April 10, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown's rebirth is more than buildings - April 8, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Six downtown events jump-start the summer - April 5, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Tenants lined up for downtown building - April 5, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon Bike Time expanding time and space - April 3, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown condo construction is a go - March 28, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Park plans will humanize new downtown - March 26, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown skyline is rising before our very eyes - March 16, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Two downtown streets to be dimmed - March 12, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Hackley Public Library changes planned - March 3, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Canopy being added to new downtown building - February 28, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Taste of Muskegon to grow this year - February 19, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Baker culinary arts school OK'd - February 15, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
May boat show planned downtown - February 4, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Miss America returning to Muskegon - February 3, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon Film Festival showcases international and local projects - January 31, 2008 - Rapid Growth
Banquet facility latest revival component - January 12, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Condos get tax-break extension - January 9, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Public invited to help plan new downtown - January 4, 2008 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown development wins tax exemption - December 22, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Holiday movie festival returns - December 14, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon stores hope their 'Synergy' helps all - December 10, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Building neighborhoods one business at a time - December 09, 2007 - MiBiz
Holiday home tour highlights Muskegon's oldest and newest historic residences - December 06, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Downtown parking secured - December 05, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Tour highlights oldest, newest of homes in city's center - December 01, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Just a few hurdles remain for 'city center' condos - December 01, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
$350 million downtown development planned at Edison Landing - November 16, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Chamber to pay price of greening new building - November 12, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Wine hobby growing into thriving retail business - November 09, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Christmas in October - October 31, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Bike Time director sees room for improvement, expansion in future years - October 29, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Clipper to move to Mart Dock - October 27, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Deals of the Year: Mall is Main Street Development - October 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Old depot may find new life with Bike Time - October 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Group promotes downtown on its path to rejuvenation - October 22, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown cross streets open - October 19, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Baker expansion may benefit local restaurants - October 17, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
This man's place is in the kitchen - October 17, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
What's new is becoming old again - October 07, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Fire department nearly ready to show off new quarters - October 05, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
County aiming for multi-use park ramp - October 05, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
China firm joins local team to make 'green' bulbs - October 04, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
LST project going at full speed - October 03, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon, Webster to return to 2-way residential streets - September 30, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Baker board OKs new culinary arts facility for downtown Muskegon - September 26, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Baker doubles size of downtown plan - September 26, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown's 'Federal Square' to soon take shape - September 26, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
The Cheese Lady branches out - September 24, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Raising up Muskegon - September 17, 2007 - MiBiz
"Three Please" for new Hines Building - September 17, 2007 - MiBiz
Revvin' up downtown - September 14, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Brownfield rehab spurs $2.6M investment and 9 jobs in downtown Muskegon - September 13, 2007 - Rapid Growth
$4M condo renovation slated for Muskegon's Comerica Bank building - September 06, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Summer festivals tally good numbers - September 03, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown work begins on new 2-story building - August 30, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Developer praises work done on Western Avenue - August 29, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Post has more lots - August 27, 2007 - Grand Rapids Business Journal
Downtown bank tower going condo - August 26, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon finds hope in incentives - August 22, 2007 - USA Today (PDF)
Inside Muskegon #86: Brenda Moore, Clay Avenue Cellars - August 06, 2007 - Inside Muskegon
Groundbreaking kicks off downtown redevelopment - July 31, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Activist inspires downtown grocery effort - July 29, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Another historic home moving downtown - July 26, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
The unveiling: LST opens doors - July 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
LST ship doors ready to open - July 24, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Bike Time will grow, booster says - July 24, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
20,000 bikes draw huge crowds to fest - July 23, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Furniture gallery just the start of city center’s rebirth - July 22, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
A new century gem - July 22, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Organizers, city, visitors pleased with Bike Time - July 22, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Bikers, patrons flock to first-ever Bike Time - July 21, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
LST doors may open next week - July 20, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon Makes its Move - July 19, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Ten blocks of Western will be 'bikers only' - July 19, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Boss HOG: Muskegon mayor a natural to host city's newest festival - July 19, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Store opens downtown: Hegg's furniture first in old mall development - July 17, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Frauenthal gift expression of love for Muskegon - July 14, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Motorcycle dealer invites 20,000 US riders to Muskegon grand opening - July 12, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Gift store aboard historic LST now open for business - July 11, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Hackley sold - July 09, 2007 -MIBiz
The after-party: When the music stops, downtown comes alive - July 05, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Unique store finds home in owner’s hometown - July 01, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Community sees future in specialty retail - July 01, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Foundation honors art patrons, leaders - June 29, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
'Taste of Muskegon' had good flavor to it - June 28, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Inside Muskegon #81: Kathleen Fagan Riegler, The Cheese Lady - June 25, 2007 - Inside Muskegon
Thousands sample first Taste of Muskegon - June 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Food, fun, activity abounds as events continue today - June 24, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Come and Get it! Downtown's the place for the first Taste of Muskegon - June 21, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Engineering firm shows $2.1M commitment to downtown Muskegon - June 14, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Muskegon Offers MP3 Walking Tours - June 13, 2007 - Great Lakes IT Report
Downtown tour going high-tech - June 12, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
With 80 varieties, Cheese Lady revives Muskegon storefront - June 7, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Sun Wind & Rain - May 29, 2007 - MiBiz
Can we farm, and talk? - May 14, 2007 - MiBiz
Muskegon: Hog Heaven - May 14, 2007 - MiBiz
Downtown preps for summer parties - May 13, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Furniture store eager to open in former Century Club - May 11, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Commission moves ahead on downtown parking ramp - May 9, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
$1.25M historic renovation sets stage for new Muskegon furniture gallery - May 3, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Millions in tax credits entice developers to former Muskegon Mall site - April 26, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Downtown streets to be restored by fall - April 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Event aims to show off tastiness of downtown - April 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Former mall bank building sold to local developers - April 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Tough times: County museum opens Depression-era house for tours - April 19, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Innovators cover condos with live plants - April 15, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Dancers, Muskegon native bring variety show to Frauenthal - April 15, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Thunder rolls into town: Team has smash opener with packed arena - April 14, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Push on to find buyer for city's lone 'skyscraper' - April 13, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Thunder owners ready for some football indoors - April 13, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
$7.5M mixed-use development planned to revitalize Muskegon's downtown - April 12, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Muskegon's downtown WaterMark Lofts plan to add $1.8M conference center - April 5, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Unwavering urban appeal- High function meets shoreline serenity in a burgeoning West Michigan city. - April, 2007 - Free Lance Writer
Plans call for fountains, signs, art to fill downtown Muskegon - April 1, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downloading Muskegon's Makeover - March 22, 2007 - Rapid Growth
Planners OK downtown project; parking still a concern - March 15, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
City planners will get look at downtown development - March 14, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Brownfield tax credits boost downtown projects - March 13, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Owner details plans for downtown microbrewery - March 05, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Fisherman's Landing good to grow - February 27, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
New center for hearing impaired opens in Muskegon - February 22, 2007 - WZZM 13 News
$3M condos proposed for W. Western - February 15, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Get your motor runnin': Streets will rumble this summer with first-time event - February 8, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Redevelopment activist outlines progress, vision for downtown - February 5, 2007 - MiBiz
The Post Man delivers - February 5, 2007 - MiBiz
Signature lands tenant for downtown Muskegon - January 31, 2007 - MiBiz
Decor's difference is in the Details & Design - January 31, 2007 - MiBiz
Annual winter fest starting to snowball - January 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
New nightclub planned; other bar to change hands - January 25, 2007 - MiBiz
Downtown brewers to receive tax break - January 25, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Chamber to join 'city center' - January 21, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Office, retail opportunities keep real estate in business - January 21, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
‘Reknown’ coming to downtown: Metal sculpture will grace traffic circle - January 12, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon baits hook for Creative Class with ArtWorks - January 8, 2007 - MiBiz
GRJJNewsmaker: Downtown Muskegon - January 8, 2007 - Grand Rapids Business Journal
Downtown Muskegon Development 2006 in review - January 1, 2007 - Muskegon Chronicle

2006 News

Witt Buick is a true believer - December 28, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
College to build culinary school at old mall site - December 20, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Donations help maintain manger scene - December 11, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
WaterMark pioneers blaze new trails in Muskegon - December 11, 2006 - MiBiz
Residential variety the key to a new downtown - December 10, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
The Return of Retail - December 08, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Townhouses with room for business proposed for downtown - December 06, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Saturday tour to accent diverse living styles - December 03, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Driving in circles: Downtown drivers experience new era in a roundabout manner - November 22, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Singing tree moves downtown - November 16, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon gets first fresh-cut official tree - November 15, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Vendors warming to market relocation - November 14, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Longtime car dealer puts a bold face on its future - November 12, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon's downtown sprouting its own winery - November 10, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
New downtowners just loving it here! - October 29, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Building set to rise at fallen hotel site - October 27, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Chamber proceeding with new HQ; ramp to come - October 13, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Builder likes city prospects, plans townhouse complex - October 13, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon a tourist destination? City leaders hope so. - October 08, 2006 - WZZM 13
Concrete proof: Development downtown spurs optimism - September 30, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Commercial corrider making a comeback - September 24, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Brewmaster to create ale, pub downtown - September 13, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Major street projects to begin simultaneously - September 05, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Deal to unleash $4 million redevelopment - August 23, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Office complex slated for downtown - July 26, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
The third time was the charm for Muskegon’s attempts to secure “cool city” money - July 17, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Work begins on downtown 'Terrace Lots' site - July 17, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown to get 'new life' with condos - July 13, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown ready for Celebration's annual crowds - June 29, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Signs, signs, everywhere signs - June 29, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown vintners win city OK - June 29, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
New signs to point the way to Muskegon's downtown - June 25, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Builder embraces new role downtown - May 30, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
City likes Harleys, Hyundais downtown - May 24, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
It's a sale: Deals final for first lots on old mall site - May 21, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Stone gas station resurrected as art gallery - May 19, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Old mall site owners hoping green will help 'curb appeal' - May 17, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown business people not so lonely after all - May 11, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
New roads taking shape but are far from completed - May 10, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon joins indoor league - May 4, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Resource center to help small business owners - May 3, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
City moving ahead with arena bar/restaurant - April 12, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Project aims to draw artistic residents - April 9, 2006 - Muskegon Chronicle
Partners Qonverge to form media firm - April 5, 2006 (PDF).
City lightens up on downtown zoning rule - February 23, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Shoe store owner picks downtown site - February 10, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Venerable Hackley Libraryenters wireless Internet era - January 16, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle

2005 News

Electric car adds 'buzz' to downtown - December 14, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Relocated homes fill gaps in downtown neighborhood - December 12, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown sites all decked out for Saturday tour - December 4, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Officials take day to 'blitz' small businesses with help - October 16, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Dozercam? Downtown roadwork on Internet. - October 7, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Thrasher brings reputation to Western Ave. - October 3, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Sparks of Hope on Third Street - September 22, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
See how her garden grows - September 16, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Retailers spark hopes for Third Street - September 14, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
New owner has big plans for city landmarks - September 12, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Leaders express high hopes for 'new' downtown - August 31, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
City center on road back to the future - August 30, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Street Art - August 25, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
City soon to break ground on 'new downtown' - August 18, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Old gas station might help fuel city's redevelopment - August 17, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Entire county to get wireless Internet - July 10, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Muskegon, it's time to get in line - June 30, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Lumberman's historic Hamilton House needs new owner (handyman preferred) - June 30, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Experts suggest downtown play up its fun offerings. - June 22, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
City still working on finances for downtown redevelopment. - June 21, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Wired for sound: Frauenthal theater fashioned into a giant harp. - June 20, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
African-American dining planned for old building. - June 16, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Bloomin' downtown: Memorial garden to fill vacant lot. - June 13, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Main Street Spring Cleanup . - May 26, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
State approves $1.7 million for 'city center' . - May 20, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Another club proposed for former bowling alley . - May 16, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Improvements granted. - April 5, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Downtown advocate buys historic mall buildings. - March 17, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Inducements offered for downtown home-buyers. - February 28, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Planners OK 'new' downtown concept - February 11, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
Next few months key for mall site redevelopment - January 23, 2005 - Muskegon Chronicle
City Moving On Downtown Revitalization - December 15, 2004 - Muskegon Chronicle
Foundation pumps funds into rebirth of downtown - Nov 5, 2004 - Muskegon Chronicle
Walking Trail Part of Fifth Street Revitalization - November 1, 2004 - MI Biz Network
Downtown Muskegon Ready to Go - September 27, 2004 - Grand Rapids Business Journal
State Backs "Main Street" Plan - June 18, 2004 - Muskegon Chronicle

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