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What's behind the big red doors? Sanctuary in the city
Mike Wenninger
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Community Centers in Battle Creek awarded $1.5 million in State funding
Jane Parikh
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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What is a social practice artist? Kalamazoo's Maya James, a movement pioneer, explains
Maya James
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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April showers bring rain barrels to catch them in Battle Creek
Jane Parikh
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Housing Matters Kalamazoo: Learning, dialogue, relationships based on affordable housing solutions
Mark Wedel
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Voices of Youth: After-school forensics program builds community and confidence
Sophia Pell
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Community Development
Northside director says 'We the people' will continue to push for justice, liberty, and tranquility
Al Jones
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Access to free training boosts number of certified Early Childhood Educators in Battle Creek
Jane Parikh
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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A tale of two cities: South Bend has been where Kalamazoo is now and the future is promising
Mark Wedel
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Wimee the Robot to help celebrate National Reading Month at Willard Library
Jane Parikh
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Community holds vigil after shooting inside beloved Battle Creek coffee shop
John Grap
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Safe space at Battle Creek’s Voces helps immigrants navigate legal landscape
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Orchestra Jammbo'laya offers feast of music from African diaspora for under-served BIPOC youth
Zinta Aistars
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Spelman College Glee Club to perform free concert in Battle Creek
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Owner-occupied housing is focus of four new homes in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Galilee Baptist Church clears the way for $7M housing development on Kalamazoo’s Northside
Al Jones
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Battle Creek leaders reflect on Jennifer Crumbley verdict and Michigan's new gun legislation
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Cause for trust: Kalamazoo's League of Women Voters protecting democracy for everyone
Mark Wedel
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Battle Creek Did Not Burn: Documentary chronicles local events after MLK's assasination
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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