Austin Metz

2 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

TEDxMacatawa will return to the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts at Hope College this October. If you’ve been mulling an idea to pitch, now's the time to share. This year's event is slated for Oct. 8, and marks the eighth iteration of the program in Holland. Organizers are encouraging anyone with an “idea worth spreading” to apply before June 20. Vince Boileau, license holder for TEDxMacatawa, said the volunteer-driven event serves as a platform where local ideas can have a global impact.

4 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

SAUGATUCK TWP. — After decades of ideas that never quite reached fruition, the Old Airport Property in Saugatuck Township has been transformed into the Saugatuck Wilds Nature Preserve. The property, owned by the city of Saugatuck, now has two trail systems: the mile-long Red Pine Trail and the 0.8-mile-long Mayapple Trail. On May 29, over 60 community members and local leaders officially opened the property to the community.

5 days ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

March and April were big months for El Huarache, a beloved Mexican restaurant in Holland Township. In March, the business was broken into. In April, the business relocated and reopened under a new name, Birria Boyz Taqueria y Birrieria, at 1180 Washington Ave. In May, the restaurant's previous owners returned, posting on social media that Taqueria El Huarache would open in the business' original location, with a classic “homemade taste.”El Huarache has nearly 15 years of history in Holland.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

We asked readers to name the most affordable grocery store in Holland, and there was an overwhelming winner. The most affordable grocery store in Holland, voters said, is Aldi, earning 60.64% of the vote. In Holland, you can find Aldi at 12511 Felch St. and 571 E. 24th St.Of note: We ran this poll in five communities across Michigan, and Aldi won every single race. While many retailers have undergone mass closures of late, Aldi is looking to continue its growth in 2025.

1 week ago | hollandsentinel.com | Austin Metz

HOLLAND — Local shoppers are finding unique ways to stretch their income and adjust spending, particularly when it comes to groceries. The price of groceries reached a multi-decade high during the COVID-19 pandemic, and slowing inflation doesn't necessarily mean prices have dropped. Fortunately, the Holland area is home to several competitive grocery stores. But which one has earned your regular business through affordability?