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The Eastside Neighborhood
Eric Hennig
Eastside Neighborhood
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With its hilly views, plentiful old trees, gabled houses, and deep yards, Kalamazoo’s Eastside is a quiet, steady neighborhood that is home to single folks, families, some who represent generations of Eastside living. Over the past few years, the neighborhood of nearly 3,000 has expanded its housing options, improved its two parks, and launched a group of engaged neighbors, business owners, governmental officials and nonprofit leaders called Eastside Networking (ENet) who are working together to improve the Eastside.
Eastside is the third neighborhood being covered in the “On the Ground" series which amplifies the voices of residents in Kalamazoo neighborhoods. Over four months, Second Wave journalists will be embedded in the Eastside Neighborhood to explore topics of importance to residents, business owners, and other members of the community.
The On the Ground program is made possible by funding from the
City of Kalamazoo, LISC, the Fetzer Institute, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, Michigan WORKS!, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
Feature Story
Economic Development
New funding meets ongoing enthusiasm as the Eastside Sunrise Plaza takes shape
Al Jones
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Eastside Voices: Oral history project captures neighborhood stories for book and video
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Kalamazoo's Eastside looks for ideas to rise regarding improvement on East Main Street
Al Jones
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Feature Story
Kids and Education
On the Ground Eastside youth correspondents tell their Peace House stories
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Creativity continues to evolve for Eastside artist Eana Agopian
Anastasia Hennig
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Feature Story
Community Development
Take a walk on the Eastside with one of its own, Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby J. Hopewell
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Eastside Celebration and Open House at the Eastside Gateway draws a crowd
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Gateway to Kalamazoo’s Eastside: Public celebration and open house planned for May 29
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Lolita's Tacos known for big flavor, big portions and a big heart on Kalamazoo's Eastside
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story
Kids and Education
UrbanZone brings Eastside and Northside youth together on the neighborhoods' shared border
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story
Kids and Education
What do singing, cheerleading, and football have in common? They're ways groups reach Eastside youth
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo Eastside resident opens positive salon that models a way up the ladder
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Feature Story
Diversity
Kalamazoo Eastside Schools Annual Reunion is a year-round family with a special niche
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Ben Brown’s Eastside tiny house experiment paves the way for future Kalamazoo small homes
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Feature Story
Community Development
Eastwood Branch of Kalamazoo Public Library is an Eastside gem worth visiting
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Feature Story
Sustainability
Evolution of Bow in the Clouds: Kalamazoo's Eastside urban oasis
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Feature Story
Sustainability
Earth Day Workday and Unveil the Trail: Great ways to celebrate spring at Bow in the Clouds
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Peace House: Intentional community inspires 'revolution of the heart' on Kalamazoo’s Eastside
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Feature Story
Community Development
Improved Kalamazoo Eastside parks beckon residents for spring
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Arts and Culture
CJ Drenth: Spreading cheer, one plant, one stage, one butterfly at a time on Kalamazoo’s Eastside
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 4, 2019
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