Editor’s letter
Words worth repeating Welcome to the early (early) spring edition of Urban Street. Boy, what a winter that was. And sure, winter has its charms… but spring? Spring is better, amirite? Soon we’ll be shedding jackets and heading outside, but for now, let’s stay cozy indoors — preferably with a good book in hand. March is Reading Month, and we’ve gone all in. From the Third Coast Book Festival at The Book Cellar to The Bookman’s must-read picks for 2026, there’s plenty here to feed your literary appetite. Whether you’re catching up on the classics, exploring a new author, or just looking for a story to get lost in, we’ve got you covered. And because every good story needs a little intrigue… spoiler alert: The Butler (serving scrumptious food in Saugatuck for sixty years) Did It! You’ll have to flip through to see what we mean — let’s just say it was a mystery worth solving. We’ve also got stories that’ll make reading this edition of Urban Street even sweeter: a Fennville student scholarship supporting future graduates, a Zeeland farm-to-frontdoor startup, the international alpaca festival in Fennville, a book festival in downtown Grand Haven, and a quiet visit to Muskegon’s Whiskers Cat Café — the “purrfect” spot for flipping pages while sipping coffee, all the while experiencing cat cuddles. From books to cozy cafés to small-town literary adventures, this issue of Urban Street is all about celebrating stories — on the page and in our communities. Warmly,
Lisa Enos Editor
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