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Poet’s Press: Medicine of the Edison
For our third edition of Poet’s Press, we feature a poem about Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood by Jezreel Cruz alongside the artwork of Savannah Scheffers.
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Cheesesteak maker KatchaSteak is warming up a permanent location in Kalamazoo
Katcha Steak, a popular Philadelphia-style cheesesteak pop-up in Kalamazoo, is opening its first permanent location on Portage Street, bringing authentic cheesesteaks, hoagies and other Philly favorites to Southwest Michigan.
GVSU Symposium brings national voices together to support Black men and boys in Battle Creek
More than 500 people gathered in Battle Creek for GVSU’s Black Men and Boys Symposium, focused on improving educational, health and career outcomes.
Don’t wait: Local housing advocates explain what to do when eviction looms
Facing eviction in Kalamazoo? Local housing advocates, fair housing experts, and Legal Aid attorneys explain tenants’ rights, common eviction pitfalls, and the critical steps to take before a housing dispute leads to court.
Poet’s Press: Medicine of the Edison
For our third edition of Poet’s Press, we feature a poem about Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood by Jezreel Cruz alongside the artwork of Savannah Scheffers.
Collaboration with justice system reshaping mental health response
Communities benefit when law enforcement, courts, and jails work alongside mental health providers.
True community mental health: How one county’s CMH board ensures care is relevant
Alice Kelsey shares why she serves and how citizen boards help CMHs provide better care to county residents.
PitchMI offers Michigan startups a shot at $1.25 Million
Recognizing that lack of capital is a leading cause of startup failure, Michigan’s PitchMI competition offers young companies a chance to secure up to $1.25 million in funding while showcasing the state’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Downtown Kalamazoo fine-tunes parking as growth and events bring more visitors
As thousands head downtown for the KIA Fair, Pride, the Do-Dah Parade, and other events, understanding parking, walking, and transportation options can make the weekend far less stressful.
RxKids writes new prescription for pregnant women and new moms in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties
RxKids is expanding across parts of Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, providing eligible pregnant women with $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for six months after birth to support maternal and infant health regardless of income.
South Haven welcomes lifeguards, making trips to Michigan’s top beach safer
South Haven’s South Beach, recently named Michigan’s best beach, is offering visitors a safer summer with lifeguards back on duty for the first time in 25 years.
How one Michigan food truck went from seasonal shutdowns to doubling sales
Michigan’s award-winning Munchie Man Food Truck expanded into a year-round business with state support, a second truck, and growing demand from Holtec Palisades workers and Southwest Michigan events.
Sustainability is everywhere on campus — so why do students feel left behind?
As colleges promote sustainability through recycling programs and climate initiatives, students and faculty at Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University question whether higher education institutions are doing enough to address the climate crisis through funding, policy, and climate education.
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