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Battle Creek clears the runway for drones and autonomous flight
Battle Creek is becoming a national hub for drones and autonomous flight by building the digital infrastructure needed for safe, long-distance operations and future aviation jobs.
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Voices of Youth Commentary: More teens reverting to vinyl and CDs to protest large streaming services
‘The 2026 Music Media Reset’ means teens and others are ditching digital music and opting instead for LPs and CDs.
Battle Creek clears the runway for drones and autonomous flight
Battle Creek is becoming a national hub for drones and autonomous flight by building the digital infrastructure needed for safe, long-distance operations and future aviation jobs.
Tsunami Lab to build a new generation of owners before Kalamazoo businesses wash away
Thanks to Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, a wave of help is coming to address a potential ‘Silver Tsunami’ of mostly Baby Boomer-owned small business closures in Kalamazoo — the program aims to help preserve jobs, wealth, and legacy.
New Michigan program provides support, services for adults who want to stay in their homes
A new state-funded Michigan program is helping adults stay in their homes by offering free, personalized counseling on long-term care, and community-based support services.
For some Kalamazoo residents, public transit means freedom beyond their front door
Public transit services like Metro Connect help Kalamazoo residents with disabilities and mobility limitations maintain independence, access essential services, and stay connected to their community.
As visa barriers tighten, a Battle Creek violist’s international career hangs in the balance
As national debates over visa access intensify, the career of Mexican-born violist Sarai Aboites-Nunez, Operations Manager of Battle Creek’s Music Center, highlights how U.S. immigration policy affects internationally trained artists who contribute to American cultural life.
Edison residents take opportunity to Imagine Kalamazoo 2035
Edison residents kicked off Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 by turning potholes, sidewalks, and other everyday neighborhood concerns into hands-on input about the city’s long-term future.
Think pancakes? Think again: Precision Syrups expands Michigan’s taste for craft flavor
Precision Syrups, a St. Joseph–based specialty food startup, has rapidly expanded from a home-based cottage business to commercial production, tripling sales by targeting craft beverage and culinary markets.
Efforts underway to address dire need for emergency family shelter in Kalamazoo
HOPE Thru Navigation was awarded a $100,000 by the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners to operate an overnight emergency shelter for families for the next three months.
Through stories, song, and dance, Battle Creek Celebrates ‘The Rhythm of Community’
Nearly 400 community members braved frigid temperatures to gather in downtown Battle Creek on January 20, uniting through music, reflection, and shared stories to celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing.
Kalamazoo BETA program empowers Black entrepreneurs with training and capital
The Black Entrepreneurship Training Academy will launch its sixth annual spring session in Kalamazoo, offering cohort-based business training, mentorship, and grant funding to support the growth of BIPOC entrepreneurs.
Advocates work with Kalamazoo church to shelter the unhoused from sub-freezing temperatures
As extreme cold hit Kalamazoo, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and local advocates opened an emergency warming shelter, underscoring both community compassion and gaps in services for the unhoused.
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