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Feature Story Kalamazoo Lyceum Hope Arts and Culture

Kalamazoo Lyceum offers communion and hope in first of four hope-centered panels

Mark WedelThursday, January 25, 2024
"What you have told us basically is that hope comes from having some action you can take to make things better, either for people close to you or for the world or whatever... You've shown us that hope comes through feeling like you can do something."
Feature Story Cereal City Concert Band Arts and Culture

Cereal City Concert Band hits a high note with invitation to perform at Austrian music festival

Jane ParikhThursday, January 25, 2024
“As we have progressed over the years, we get better and better and that’s because we have really good musicians joining us. They have a commitment to the band. I keep saying that this is the band I always hoped it would be.”
Longform Endangered Snow People Sustainability

Kalamazoo youth climate action group calls attention to endangered snowpeople. . .and snow critters

Theresa Coty O'NeilThursday, January 25, 2024
"Here in the Midwest, making snowpeople is a quintessential part of childhood, and Kalamazoo youth are not ready to see that tradition end thanks to climate change."
Longform A Meals on Wheels Western Michigan volunteer makes a delivery. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Inflation, aging population, and loss of COVID funding impact Michigan Meals on Wheels programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 25, 2024
Many Meals on Wheels providers report that challenges have arisen as their client lists continue to grow thanks to an aging population, even as pandemic relief funding dries up.
Longform The MALPH staff: Jodie Shaver, Vickie Johnson, Edward Witherspoon, Gwen Tithoff, and Norm Hess. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 23, 2024
Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.
Feature Story Boys in preschool Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, January 23, 2024
 Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up  children living with autism for academic success.
Longform Melanie Brim, former president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How can Michigan solve its growing health care workforce shortage?Nonprofit Journal Project

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 22, 2024
One study found that nearly all of the 36 Michigan health care occupations it analyzed are projecting workforce shortages between now and 2032. What can be done?
Feature Story Donna and Gene Allgaier-Lamberti Equity

What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024
The Fair Housing Act ensures people with disabilities have the right to modify their residences even if they live in condos and other neighborhoods with homeowner association rules.
Feature Story The City of Kalamazoo is working on creating Safe Streets for All. Transportation

Is Kalamazoo on its way to becoming a Strong Town?

Mark WedelThursday, January 18, 2024
One-ways to two-ways. Bike lanes. Slowed traffic. Taming of stroads (streets acting like roads). Change can be messy, but one local group hopes it's just a few bumps on the road to Kalamazoo becoming a Strong Town.
Feature Story BC Day of Racial Healing Diversity

Community comes together to envision a Battle Creek free of racismNational Day of Racial Healing honored throughout the city

Jane ParikhThursday, January 18, 2024
“We have to have more safe places like this where we can enjoy each other's company and food. We are human, we have feelings and we need to support each other to provide a better living for our community."
Feature Story Symphony of Brotherhood Arts and Culture

Symphony of Brotherhood: A narrated, spoken-word, musical extravaganza to honor MLK Sunday, Jan. 21

Casey GrootenThursday, January 18, 2024
"I hope the Kalamazoo community takes time to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the many others who will be highlighted in the KSO event and feel compelled to carry on the torches they left behind still lit and leading the way,”
Feature Story Kingdom Builders Shelter Healthy Communities

Kingdom Builders Worldwide takes over management of the Battle Creek Shelter

Jane ParikhThursday, January 18, 2024
"We really don’t say ‘No’. We’re talking about not having a lot of rules and regulations. That’s exactly what this shelter is. You can come in intoxicated and we’ll take care of you."
Feature Story Energy Drinks Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Why do so many teens reach for energy drinks?

Sophia PellThursday, January 18, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control recommends adolescents avoid energy drinks due to risks of dehydration, heart complications, anxiety, and insomnia. Yet up to 40% of adolescents report consuming them. Why? VoY Writer Sophia Pell set to find out.
Longform Photos of Indigenous family food traditions submitted to the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan's Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 18, 2024
The 13 Moons Curriculum enriches the lives of children up to age 5 with an academic foundation focused on culturally relevant, healthy eating.
Feature Story trackchairSmall Equity

DNR fund drive helps make state nation’s leader in accessible track chairs

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 15, 2024
Michigan now offers more track chairs for public use than any other state parks and recreation system.
Longform A vehicle in the fleet operated by BC Transit. Transportation

Battle Creek Transit looks for bus drivers so brakes can be released on service cuts

Jane ParikhThursday, January 11, 2024
“I don’t want a car. They’re isolating for one thing. I can’t tell you how much fun it is to ride a bus and talk to people. It’s just so calming to be taken somewhere."
Feature Story Kama Tai Mitchell Community Development

Embracing Hope: Kalamazoo community leaders reflect on 2024

Al JonesThursday, January 11, 2024
"The fact that many organizations continued to grow in the last few years in spite of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, just shows the resilience and determination of the people here, and that gives enormous hope for what’s to come." 
Feature Story Jose Orozco Community Development

Hope blooms in Battle Creek: Reflections on 2024

Jane ParikhThursday, January 11, 2024
"One of my greatest hopes for the coming year is that the Latino community shows up to vote this year. According to census data our community continues to grow at a rapid speed and our vote is our voices."
Longform housing solutions Rose Street Senior Housing Building Communities

Online portal is open for new housing projects in Kalamazoo County

Al JonesThursday, January 11, 2024
A  five-story, affordable residential development for seniors that will have four residential floors with parking on the ground level is quickly going up in the 500 block of South Rose Street.
Feature Story Robin McCarthy Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Breaking free from the mirror and understanding body dysmorphic disorder

Lila McCarthyThursday, January 11, 2024
Hangups about our bodies are common, especially in teens who identify as female. Sometimes, these dislikes evolve into obsessions and distortions. VOY Writer Lila McCarthy talks to a Battle Creek therapist about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) — what it is and how to address it.
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Battle Creek

Laundry Love: Finding community and dignity at a Battle Creek laundromat

St. Thomas' Laundry Love is focused on those who are “struggling to make ends meet,” says Deacon Trish Harris. “There are people who have asked me, ‘How do you know if I meet the qualifications?’ We have no qualifications. We want them to know that we see you as an important person and we’re coming to you with love." For the full story, click here. For more stories, please visit here.
 

Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo's Sarkozy Bakery: Old world baking in an ever-changing world

"We had a liter bottle of Hungarian wine. As we were finishing the bread, and finishing the wine, we said, 'Man, this (bread) is good! You know, we could sell this!' And that's why you shouldn't drink too much." Read the full story here. Read more stories here.
 

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