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Healthy Communities
Feed the Fight Kalamazoo delivers its final meals
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Feature Story
Economic Development
Village plan to achieve equity and prosperity builds on work in Battle Creek over the past decade
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Longform
Equity
Hope and solidarity among themes of Kalamazoo gathering to observe George Floyd's death
Second Wave Media
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Feature Story
Economic Development
Ongoing efforts result in full occupancy in Kalamazoo's Washington Square area
Al Jones
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Longform
Economic Development
Neighbors worry about plans for Portage Road. City says changes will come slowly and are needed.
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Cultural business district hopes to help Northside residents benefit from new development
Al Jones
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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
Economic Development
A temporary closure, a liquidation sale pave way for a new beginning for downtown Battle Creek hotel
Jane Simons
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Feature Story
Economic Development
Zoo City Farm and Food takes root: Food sovereignty group works to expand its network in Kalamazoo
Caroline Bissonnette
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
50-year-old Kalamazoo group has new name, same mission: People from different lands sharing ideas
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Kalamazoo Farmers Market switches location long enough to complete a $4.2 Million facelift
Rosemary Parker
Monday, April 19, 2021
Longform
Healthy Communities
2,000 down, 8,000 to go the City of Kalamazoo says of replacing lead water service lines
Al Jones
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Feature Story
Diversity
In support of democracy worldwide, Battle Creek’s Burmese ask for help in protesting Myanmar’s coup
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Disabilities can lead to isolation. Friends With Disabilities fights it by building connections.
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Longform
Diversity
Leonard Harris encouraged by the changes he sees in the world and how hearts are changing
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story
Economic Development
New funding meets ongoing enthusiasm as the Eastside Sunrise Plaza takes shape
Al Jones
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Young couple is putting energy into historic home renovations in the Stuart Neighborhood
Al Jones
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
New volunteer coalition focuses on shelter, heat, meals, and advocacy for Kalamazoo's homeless
Al Jones
Monday, January 18, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Calhoun County Administator Kelli Scott reflects on 2020, looks ahead to 2021
Jane Simons
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Community Development
Southwest Michigan Second Wave's top stories of 2020
Kathy Jennings
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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