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Kalamazoo County board hears a new plan to address a critical need for more housing
Al Jones
Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Equity
Kalamazoo advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community
Kym Reinstadler
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Sustainability
Popular Kal-Haven Trail gets money for upgrades
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Feature Story
Equity
West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story
Diversity
Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities
Paul R. Kopenkoskey
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Equity
Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion
Kym Reinstadler
Monday, May 30, 2022
Feature Story
Diversity
StoryCorps goes in a new direction to help people realize what they have in common
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Economic Development
Barn Believers find ways to restore old barns so they can be used for public purposes
Jane Simons
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Healthy Communities
Let's talk: Why get vaccinated? COVID-19 is not done with us, public health figures say.
Mark Wedel
Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Healthy Communities
The prescription is fresh food for some in Battle Creek diagnosed with diabetes and other ailments
Jane Simons
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
In The News
Community Development
$26 million Welch Foods expansion creating up to 57 jobs in Southwest Michigan's Van Buren County
Rosemary Parker
Monday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story
Community Development
Rural caucus supports working together to bring change into the world through consent, connectedness
Jane Simons
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Feature Story
Sustainability
As Earth’s temperatures shift, seasons are changing — underwater, too
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Event to highlight new research on Alzheimer’s, launch next phase of fundraising for learning center
Al Jones
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Feature Story
Technology and Innovation
Milwood launches website to engage residents and promote neighborhood as a great place to live, work
Al Jones
Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Portage Creek in Vicksburg found to be home to mussel that is in danger of becoming extinct
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Green driverless vehicles to shuttle veterans at VA hospital in Battle Creek
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Second phase of BTR park expected to proceed in early 2019
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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Families Forward: Jobs that help parents pay child support
Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage
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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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Food co-op in downtown Battle Creek will support local food growers and makers
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Source: Model D
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