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A rich heritage of churches, institutions and history defines the Northside neighborhood for many longtime residents. The stamina, longevity, and a cooperative spirit embodied by the elephant, whose bones may well be buried in the neighborhood, are well-represented on the Northside, through its institutions, people and spirit.
Northside is the second neighborhood being covered in the “On the Ground" series which amplifies the voices of Northside Neighborhood residents. Over four months, Second Wave journalists will be embedded in the Northside 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.
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Sustainability
A work in progress: City of Kalamazoo takes a big step in guiding how we roll
Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Longform
Building Communities
Neighbors come together for fun and information during National Night Out in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Feature Story
Building Communities
National Night Out 2022 is set to be a great time for Kalamazoo neighbors to check in
Al Jones
Monday, August 1, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Kalamazoo's Northside Association for Community Development focuses on homeownership, skill training
Al Jones
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Let there be more light, say resident-empowerment groups working together in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Big pay raises attract health care applicants to Family Health Center in Kalamazoo
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Northside Association in Kalamazoo sets plans to build houses and help residents buy them
Al Jones
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Wanted: Dedicated, trustworthy leader for a tough but rewarding job in a neighborhood near you
Al Jones
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Longform
Economic Development
Developers of new $18M Kalamazoo project say it takes many partners to build more affordable housing
Al Jones
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Longform
Community Development
Northside neighborhood offers opportunities on National Night Out
Al Jones
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Cultural business district hopes to help Northside residents benefit from new development
Al Jones
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Feature Story
Diversity
New pastor looks to bring church spirit to young people in Kalamazoo, inspire positive social change
Al Jones
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Popular North Side restaurant will expand by opening new Creole and soul food spot in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
'Tiny' houses are set to be a big deal in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood
Al Jones
Friday, August 28, 2020
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Plans to 'calm' traffic on Kalamazoo's North Side are facing a (speed) bump in the road
Al Jones
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
Northside Association is working to provide neighborhood-based workforce training
Al Jones
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Feature Story
Community Development
New project to ‘calm’ traffic on Kalamazoo’s North Side is part of city's attempt to slow speeders
Al Jones
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Feature Story
Community Development
Northside pride abides, takes fire in stride, rallies behind fire survivors
Gerry Hoffmann
Monday, June 8, 2020
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Diversity
Photo story: White Coats for Black Lives vigil
Susan Andress
Monday, June 8, 2020
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Economic Development
Beyond red lines: New Northside lines help ensure affordable housing and boost resident businesses
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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