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Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Care about the climate? Meet Kalamazoo County's new Climate Sustainability Coordinator
Sam Kapp
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Healthy Communities
Pruebas genéticas: una nueva herramienta para recetar medicinas para la salud mental
Julie Riddle
Monday, October 23, 2023
Feature Story
Economic Development
Battle Creek is part of a regional initiative to increase access to tech jobs for African Americans
Jane Parikh
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Flocking to a new breed of sheep in Calhoun County
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Feature Story
Technology and Innovation
Something to toot about: Kalamazoo has its own Mastodon server
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Apples of John Claridge’s eyes: Marcellus heirloom apple farm boasts 80 varieties
Channon Mondoux
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Longform
Equity
Latest ALICE report suggests veterans' assistance is helping but work still needs to be done
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 22, 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
Longform
Economic Development
Food innovation in Battle Creek set to accelerate through collaboration
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 30, 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
Equity
5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities
Lucia Rios
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Longform
Building Communities
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
Longform
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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Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion
Kym Reinstadler
Monday, May 30, 2022
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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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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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Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Encouraging greener communities
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages
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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Sleepy Dog Books and local businesses give gift of literature to schools for National Reading Month
Source: Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Ric Mixter chronicles maritime history through the stories of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes
Source: Route Bay City
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Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
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