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2023 outlook: Local leaders hope to tackle three of Kalamazoo's toughest problems
Al Jones
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Kathy Jennings
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Longform
Sustainability
Voices of Youth: Why teens should care about climate change, and what's being done locally
Conner McBride
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Apples of John Claridge’s eyes: Marcellus heirloom apple farm boasts 80 varieties
Channon Mondoux
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Longform
Sustainability
A new path for New Day: Kalamazoo church partners with DNR to share land with nearby neighborhoods
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Solar farming: A new kind of farm is being built on 1,000 acres in Marshall Township
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Voices of Youth: Questioning the need for the grassy front yard
Andre Bastian Ibarguengoitia
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Longform
Sustainability
For everyday riders using bikes for short trips in Kalamazoo changes at the street level are welcome
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Longform
Community Development
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo opens a new independent living community for older adults
Al Jones
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Self-driving electric vehicle donation boosts research opportunities at Western Michigan University
Rosemary Parker
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Feature Story
Sustainability
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy unveils new Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Feature Story
Sustainability
Voices of Youth: How to be better at recycling household waste
Riley Marslek
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Grant award: Kalamazoo’s recycling program launches cart-to-cart recycling lessons
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Feature Story
Equity
5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities
Lucia Rios
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Longform
Sustainability
A work in progress: City of Kalamazoo takes a big step in guiding how we roll
Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Feature Story
Equity
Kalamazoo advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community
Kym Reinstadler
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Longform
Community Development
A next step: $13 million grant carries river naturalization project forward in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Longform
Sustainability
Popular Kal-Haven Trail gets money for upgrades
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Feature Story
Sustainability
Hiking trails at Porter Legacy Dunes Preserve take a step forward with $100,000 grant
Rosemary Parker
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Estelle Slootmaker
Monday, January 3, 2022
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Michigan's Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Holley makes history as City of Battle Creek's first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer
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Source: High Ground
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