Lighting up Bronson Park
Lighting up Bronson Park Susan Andress

When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born Read Article

John Grap

Live shows at some Kalamazoo bars have returned. The Sexy Toxins are ready. Read Article

Mark Wedel

You're about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines Read Article

Lighting up Bronson Park
Photo: Lighting up Bronson Park Susan Andress

A wake-up call to health inequities from nationally recognized expert in health care policies Read Article

Lighting up Bronson Park
Photo: Lighting up Bronson Park Susan Andress

In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots Read Article

Children’s Nature Playscape construction begins in downtown Kalamazoo Read Article

A beaver dam at Battle Creek’s Woodland Park on Helmer Road.
A beaver dam at Battle Creek’s Woodland Park on Helmer Road. Susan Andress

Joblessness, homelessness, and the pandemic didn’t stop Kalamazoo man from starting his own business Read Article

Fran Dwight

Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history Read Article

John Grap

Features

Longform On the Ground Calhoun County Teri Loew retires Community Development

Calhoun County Elections Chief to step down after almost 30 years counting ballots and so much more

Jane SimonsWednesday, December 8, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Milwood John Hilliard Profile Community Development

Wanted: Dedicated, trustworthy leader for a tough but rewarding job in a neighborhood near you

Al JonesTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story TAMMY TAYLOR Community Development

Building trust in people and partnerships have been keys for outgoing director of Kalamazoo’s Edison

Al JonesThursday, December 2, 2021
Longform On the Ground Kalamazoo Bar Shows return Arts and Culture

Live shows at some Kalamazoo bars have returned. The Sexy Toxins are ready.

Mark WedelWednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek White Coats Healthy Communities

You're about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines

Jane SimonsWednesday, December 1, 2021
Longform On the Ground Kalamazoo The Drip Sneakers Entrepreneurship

Joblessness, homelessness, and the pandemic didn’t stop Kalamazoo man from starting his own business

Al JonesTuesday, November 23, 2021
Feature Story Children’s Nature Playscape Kalamazoo Community Development

Children’s Nature Playscape construction begins in downtown Kalamazoo

Rosemary ParkerTuesday, November 23, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Tourism Ambassadors Arts and Culture

In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots

Jane SimonsThursday, November 18, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Great Resignation Economic Development

Where have all the workers gone? Some Kalamazoo observers offer answers

Al JonesThursday, November 18, 2021
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Tribal History Kids and Education

Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history

Jane SimonsTuesday, November 16, 2021
Longform On the Ground Kalamazoo Poems on Buses Arts and Culture

Poems on Buses is back: Friends of Poetry brings youth poetry to Metro Transit riders once again

Mark WedelWednesday, November 10, 2021
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Charles Solano Biggby Franchise Entrepreneurship

Military training helps Veteran to change careers and grow franchise coffee shops in Battle Creek

Jane SimonsTuesday, November 9, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek School Bond Approved Kids and Education

Battle Creek voters approve funding for improvements including creation of an arts academy

Jane SimonsWednesday, November 3, 2021
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History lessons

A guide to help Michigan educators better understand the rich history and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Michigan that also explains to tribe members what was left out of their education is being offered for Social Studies classes. For the full story, please click here. For more stories, please visit here.
 
 

Kalamazoo

The Drip Sneakers

Roosevelt Lee-Fleming learned how to keep expensive sneakers in pristine shape as a teen. Now he's turned that skill into a business of his own. The Drip Sneakers restores shoes for sneaker-heads. It also sells unique women’s apparel. Read the full story here. Read more stories here.
 

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