Lighting up Bronson Park
Lighting up Bronson Park Susan Andress

When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born Read Article

John Grap

Live shows at some Kalamazoo bars have returned. The Sexy Toxins are ready. Read Article

Mark Wedel

You're about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines Read Article

Lighting up Bronson Park
Photo: Lighting up Bronson Park Susan Andress

A wake-up call to health inequities from nationally recognized expert in health care policies Read Article

Lighting up Bronson Park
Photo: Lighting up Bronson Park Susan Andress

In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots Read Article

Children’s Nature Playscape construction begins in downtown Kalamazoo Read Article

A beaver dam at Battle Creek’s Woodland Park on Helmer Road.
A beaver dam at Battle Creek’s Woodland Park on Helmer Road. Susan Andress

Joblessness, homelessness, and the pandemic didn’t stop Kalamazoo man from starting his own business Read Article

Fran Dwight

Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history Read Article

John Grap

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History lessons

A guide to help Michigan educators better understand the rich history and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Michigan that also explains to tribe members what was left out of their education is being offered for Social Studies classes. For the full story, please click here. For more stories, please visit here.
 
 

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The Drip Sneakers

Roosevelt Lee-Fleming learned how to keep expensive sneakers in pristine shape as a teen. Now he's turned that skill into a business of his own. The Drip Sneakers restores shoes for sneaker-heads. It also sells unique women’s apparel. Read the full story here. Read more stories here.
 

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