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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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Diversity
Sign of the times: How No Stopping, Standing, or Parking signs disrupt Northside neighborhood
Patrese Nicole
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Northside musical gifts: Money not an obstacle for youth who want to learn to play
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
In Search of home cooking on the Northside? Cookie's Five Star Grill is the place
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Feature Story
Diversity
Pastors on Patrol: Local pastors and police officers team up to foster understanding
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Feature Story
Kids and Education
S.T.R.E.E.T.: Northside program helps at-risk youth stay off the streets
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Feature Story
Economic Development
Northside Tiny Houses of H.O.P.E. to help the homeless
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Rise Kalamazoo Urban Farm to bring fresh food, food education and food storage to the Northside
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Feature Story
Diversity
Living with sickle cell anemia: A Northside family’s experience
Ke'Asia Shepherd-Friday
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Dreaming of the Northside Promise: Free, high-quality infant to Pre-K care and education
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Feature Story
Diversity
On the Ground Northside introduces our first youth community contributor: Ke'Asia Shepherd-Friday
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Justyce Against Bullying in Schools supports youth, raises awareness of how to deal with bullying
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Feature Story
Diversity
The Douglass Community Association’s Autumn Gala to take place at Cityscape
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
From a genesis in Gary to a nexus on the Northside: One rapper’s artistic journey
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Feature Story
Diversity
Rootead transplants to the Douglass to help area youth thrive
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Feature Story
Kids and Education
A marriage of nonprofits: Young Kings and Queens, Inc.
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Northside Gardens: Creating beauty and community
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
From hammer to clipper: The evolution of Ennovy’s Beauty Bar, a model for Northside entrepreneurs
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Feature Story
Community Development
Northside Community Police Officer Aaron Jackson serves as eyes and boots on the ground
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
For families working through recovery, Mothers of Hope offers care, compassion, and information
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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Community Development
MKNAACP invites community to special event to talk voting
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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