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Housing Matters Kalamazoo: Learning, dialogue, relationships based on affordable housing solutions
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Northside director says 'We the people' will continue to push for justice, liberty, and tranquility
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Young developer plans second phase of affordable housing in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood
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Kalamazoo pilot program could see more landlords renting to those with housing assistance
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Portage works with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes
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Builders and funders work together to put up attainable housing in Kalamazoo
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Groundwork is being laid for 36-unit Hawthorne Park apartments in Kalamazoo
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Extra! Extra! Michigan News, area's oldest 'newsstand,' still standing amid changing times
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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East Main Street Condo project progresses, will provide housing in Kalamazoo's Eastside Neighborhood
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Nine months of searching for housing proves frustrating for a mom with three children
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Kalamazoo County OKs $6.2 million for affordable housing and assistance. Here's where it's going.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Kalamazoo's Pathway Home program helps low-income renters get ready to become homeowners
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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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A pilot program for Kalamazoo renters expands as people struggle to make ends meet
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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