Edison Neighborhood

Named after a neighborhood school, the Edison Environmental Science Academy, a magnet elementary school, which was in turn, named after Thomas Edison, America’s best-known inventor, the Edison neighborhood is largely comprised of production, service and construction workers, people who have literally helped build and rebuild the city, as well as healthcare, office, and food service workers, people who take care of the city and its residents. And in the spirit of its namesake, Edison continues to invent itself, even when growth and revitalization have failed to deliver on hoped-for promises.With recent economic upturns both for the neighborhood and the city, as well as community and police efforts to lessen violent crime, the future looks bright. 

Edison is the first neighborhood being covered in the “On the Ground" series which amplifies the voices of Edison Neighborhood residents. Over three months, Second Wave journalists will be embedded in the Edison 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 Downpayment Assistance Building Communities

Downpayment Assistance in Kalamazoo expands to help more people buy homes

Al JonesWednesday, January 25, 2023
Feature Story On the Ground Edison Community Pantry Healthy Communities

What's in the cupboard? Opportunities to help the hungry, build self-reliance, bring folks together

Al JonesThursday, October 20, 2022
Longform OTG Kalamazoo National Night Out 2022 Building Communities

Neighbors come together for fun and information during National Night Out in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, August 4, 2022
Longform On the Ground Edison Peace Smoke Safe Communities

A 'Peace Smoke' in Edison brings a community to resources for healing from gun violence

Mark WedelWednesday, June 29, 2022
Longform In 2019, John Hébert was hired as Assistant Professor of Jazz Bass at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He continues to teach and tour the Globe. He will be at the jazz festival in Edison this fall. Arts and Culture

Listen for jazz music this fall in Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood

Al JonesThursday, March 3, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Larry Bell Boys and Girls Club Kids and Education

Larry Bell raises a glass to young people with a $1M gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, January 13, 2022
Feature Story On The Ground Kalamazoo POD update Equity

Yeas and nays from public greet Kalamazoo’s Emergency Housing law and efforts to house the homeless

Al JonesThursday, December 9, 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
Feature Story On the Ground Edison Washington Square Update Economic Development

Ongoing efforts result in full occupancy in Kalamazoo's Washington Square area

Al JonesThursday, May 27, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Edison History Survey Community Development

Historic survey of Edison means a look at every house in Kalamazoo's largest neighborhood

Al JonesFriday, April 2, 2021
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