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Ice Cream Summer: Taking a lick at Chicken House on Gull Lake
Sam Kapp
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Kids and Education
Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation helps fund youth for summer fun
Mark Wedel
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Kalamazoo Central athletic fields get major renovation care of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation
Al Jones
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Arts and Culture
Kalamazoo Kinetics: Senior synchro-skaters glide in formation all the way to nationals
Andy Robins
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Equity
Equity in women's athletics at K College gets a 500K boost, Getman Endowment
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Sustainability
At Cracked Farms they're growing a disc golf following with a public course on private land
Jane Simons
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Healthy Communities
Quarantine Week 7: To hit the bike trail or stay home. For some, that's this week's question
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Healthy Communities
City of Kalamazoo parks to open for limited activities Wednesday, May 6
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Diversity
Interest in Capoeira, a martial art, dance, and cultural touchpoint, is growing in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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Community Development
Police Athletic League and New Level Sports work together to reach young people in Battle Creek
Gabrielle Willis
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Battle Creek players enjoy the strategy, exercise, and social aspects of Pickleball
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Diversity
Riding the concrete wave: How a skate plaza changed an unused space into a Vine gathering spot
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Transportation
Ride of 275 miles from Great Lake to Great Lake draws the biking faithful
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Community Development
Ready for some hockey? Say hello to Interstate Hockey League’s Battle Creek Cavalry Hockey Club
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Feature Story
Kids and Education
New Level: Helping boys and girls learn what's important for success
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Feature Story
Sustainability
Sounds of the neighborhood: Listen closely and you will hear the unexpected
Gerry Hoffmann
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Feature Story
Transportation
Weekend bike trek can be prelude to a big ride or a simple getaway. Here's one route.
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Healthy Communities
Seven players, one soccer field, a Frisbee-like disc, and no refs: This is Ultimate
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, June 14, 2018
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Transportation
A bike on the road: One true story of a near miss and 5 cycling myths dispelled
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 7, 2018
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Liga Azteca de Futbol offers convenient sports option for Edison parents
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 19, 2018
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