HOPE STREET

Mar 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

Hope College is setting up a nonstop dance event that will last all night and into the next day. The fundraiser starts at six in the evening on Friday, March 13, and will finish early Saturday. The goal is to pull in $300, 000 for DeVos Children’s Hospital. The venue will be the Dow Center. About 6

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Jan 18 2026OPINION

Hope: The Power to Change Lives

Hope is not just a feeling; it's a powerful tool that can change lives. It's not about wishing for the best but actively working towards it. This was clear to someone who spent years helping people in tough situations. They saw firsthand how hope can guide people through their darkest times. One st

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Apr 04 2025CRIME

Lighting Up Safety: How Streetlights Affect Crime in Chile

Streetlights play a big role in keeping cities safe. In Chile, a big project replaced old streetlights with new ones. The goal was to see if this change would cut down on crime and other issues in public spaces. The project looked at 101 places where lights were upgraded. It also compared them to 2

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Contraceptive Use Among Street Women in Ethiopia: A Closer Look

Street women in Ethiopia face immense challenges, including limited access to healthcare. These women, who earn their living on the streets by begging or sleeping rough, are often overlooked and marginalized. This study delved into how these women use modern contraceptives and what factors influence

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Safer Eats: A New Approach in Ouagadougou

Street food is a quick bite enjoyed by many in cities, but it can also be a health hazard, especially in less wealthy countries. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a study looked into how teaching chicken sellers about food safety could improve things. The program taught vendors about cleanliness and gav

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