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When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Friday, October 22, 2021
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Dozens of micro-businesses receive major support in Kalamazoo grant program
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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A sign up for a free analysis on how to save money on your electric bill helps NAACP raise funds
Jane Simons
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Economic Development
Ninety small businesses will land $5,000 in second Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants program
Al Jones
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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WMU says $550M gift will help more students graduate, have better careers, and live happier lives
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Healthy Communities
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Federal relief package provides $17 million for COVID-stressed renters in Kalamazoo County
Al Jones
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Jane Simons
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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More than $9 million donated to Bronson Health Foundation will improve cancer care in the region
Rosemary Parker
Monday, March 8, 2021
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Grand Valley Pledge will help first-generation students pay for college in Calhoun County and beyond
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Monday, March 1, 2021
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Battle Creek’s Truth Racial Healing and Transformation circles do the work of confronting racism
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