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The Blog: Finding new and old hobbies
Brian Macon
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Kids and Education
KPL prepares to come back from COVID-19 shutdown. Reopening will be in four phases.
Al Jones
Friday, May 15, 2020
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The Blog: The Gift of Children
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Healthy Communities
K-College student volunteers at COVID-19 testing site: 'Not how I expected senior year to go'
Katie Houston
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Kids and Education
The Blog: Transforming a working model — Leading with relationships
Aisha Walters
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Kids and Education
Childcare centers in Calhoun County step up to watch children of essential workers during pandemic
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Community Development
WMU trustees freeze tuition, housing costs in response to pandemic. Glen Oaks offers students grants
Second Wave Media
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Importance of childcare system highlighted during COVID-19 crisis, Battle Creek providers say
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy cadets and staff mobilize in Battle Creek for the community
Joan Miller
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
GVSU Outreach Center in Battle Creek continues its work throughout the pandemic
Jane Simons
Monday, April 06, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
City-owned rec center in Battle Creek becomes a shelter for those in need
Jane Simons
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
More than swimming and workouts: YMCA's meals program to provide 1,000 meals daily during shutdown
Al Jones
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Longform
Economic Development
WMU aviation program in Battle Creek soars with strong enrollment plus high demand for pilots
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 05, 2020
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Sustainability
Climate Kalamazoo: 'What can I do about climate change? I’m just a kid.'
Donna McClurkan
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Video: A closer look at Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Thursday, February 06, 2020
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Diversity
Do you know who Henry Willis is and why Willis Commons bears his name?
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Feature Story
Kids and Education
The little school that could: El Sol Elementary is making the Vine neighborhood a worldlier place
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Battle Creek groups and employers work together to make getting a GED easier for workers
Jane Simons
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Kids and Education
With affection and advocacy, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy helps youth revive their dreams
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Schools step up efforts to find food for college students who don’t have enough to eat
Jane Simons
Thursday, October 03, 2019
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Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices
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Friday, May 01, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Linking Lessons brings healthy lifestyle basics to Metro Detroit teens
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Friday, April 17, 2020
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Project LEAN encourages kids to eat healthy through hands-on fun
Greg Tasker
Friday, March 13, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Here's how Michigan providers are improving whole-body health by integrating dental and primary care
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Thursday, January 09, 2020
Second Wave - Michigan
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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