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From ancestral trails to two-way roads: How Kalamazoo streets keep changing with the times
Kalamazoo’s shift from one-way to two-way streets reflects centuries of evolving transportation as the city reimagines a more walkable, people-centered downtown.
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From ancestral trails to two-way roads: How Kalamazoo streets keep changing with the times
Kalamazoo’s shift from one-way to two-way streets reflects centuries of evolving transportation as the city reimagines a more walkable, people-centered downtown.
Metro Transit leader Rob Branch honors father’s legacy through lifelong fleet-tending career
In Kalamazoo, longtime Metro Transit leader Rob Branch turned lessons from his father and a passion for skilled trades into a 40-year career overseeing fleet operations that keep the community moving.
The Landing Place shelter for homeless families is set to open in Kalamazoo County
Wraparound support services will be provided to help families hurdle barriers that have left them in crisis.
The Hub behind Southwest Michigan’s next wave of entrepreneurs
Applications are open for the South Haven Regional Business Hub’s 2026 Growth Series, a free 26-week program offering Southwest Michigan small-business owners mentoring, training, and resources to scale and improve long-term success.
Planet Z: Western Michigan University students voice concerns over Asylum Lake Preserve’s future
Many underestimate how important wild, natural places like the Asylum Lake Preserve are to nearby college students. The potential transfer of the preserve raises questions and concerns about its stewardship and transparency.
Voices of Youth: Six ways to improve climate change education in Kalamazoo Public Schools’ high schoolsÂ
According to a recent survey, many Kalamazoo Public Schools students feel undereducated about climate change and want more comprehensive instruction that covers its causes, impacts, and solutions.
Keys to the future: Young jazz phenom Esteban Castro hits the Gilmore stage in Battle Creek
Jazz prodigy Esteban Castro returns to the Gilmore International Piano Festival in Battle Creek as a 2026 Young Artist Award winner, bringing a career that began on a toy piano to the Kool Community Center.
How a small Quaker Meeting has helped shape Kalamazoo for nearly 80 years
In Kalamazoo’s Douglas neighborhood, the Kalamazoo Friends Meeting blends silent Quaker worship with decades of local activism, from peace advocacy to community care at Adda Dilts Peace Park.
Maid in Battle Creek expands into (Maid in) Kalamazoo
Maid in Battle Creek has expanded into Kalamazoo, growing from a local startup into a two-city cleaning company with a team of employees, commercial and residential clients, and a continued focus on personalized service.
Neighborhood nonprofit rehabs houses to help new homeowners and break the rent cycle
Edison Initiatives was formed to help others become homeowners and build wealth.
Voices of Youth: Learning to live with artificial intelligence requires some deep thinking
AI’s growing use in schools raises concerns about student over-reliance, critical thinking loss, academic integrity, privacy risks, and environmental impact while offering efficiency and accessibility benefits.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
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The Landing Place shelter for homeless families is set to open in Kalamazoo County
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