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Congolese refugees find opportunities in Battle Creek. They hope for broader recognition locally.
Jane Simons
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Kalamazoo Habitat for Humanity: Success comes with each house they build
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Painting the town: Color the Creek is back
Jane Simons
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Local Kalamazoo landlords pressured by inflation also feel pressure to provide affordable housing
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Friday, August 5, 2022
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Kalamazoo County board hears a new plan to address a critical need for more housing
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Kalamazoo's Milwood Neighborhood has a new leader and a new name
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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Calhoun County millage renewal votes put elder healthcare and Veterans services front and center
Jane Simons
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Millage request asks voters to approve improvements to tools for Calhoun County’s 911 program
Jane Simons
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Kalamazoo advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community
Kym Reinstadler
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Synergy Health works to overcome the barriers to accessing mental health care for people of color
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Synergy Health trabaja para superar las barreras de acceso a la atención de salud mental
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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The Lord will provide: Efforts underway to build affordable senior housing in Kalamazoo’s Northside
Al Jones
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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A next step: $13 million grant carries river naturalization project forward in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Voices of Youth: A look at youth mental health, an art project
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The power of hope, the power of peers in dealing with mental health care
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