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Community Development
The power of community organizing: Sewers are stitching up some great community spirit in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Friday, March 27, 2020
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Diversity
Now more than ever, everyone needs to read, says the Kalamazoo Literacy Council
Mark Wedel
Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Do You Need Help? A List of Services Presently Open in Kalamazoo Area 3.20.2020
Michelle Serlin
Friday, March 20, 2020
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Healthy Communities
What do you do when 'social distancing' isn’t an option?
Al Jones
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Longform
Community Development
Empty lots in Battle Creek? There's more than one way to put them to use
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
One of Battle Creek's earliest community gardens is still one of its most productive
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Kalamazoo artists develop their work with support from the Artistic Development Initiative
Thursday, March 05, 2020
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Diversity
Efforts mount to get everyone counted in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, March 05, 2020
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Sustainability
Climate Kalamazoo: 'What can I do about climate change? I’m just a kid.'
Donna McClurkan
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Community Development
You count. Stakes are high for Battle Creek in 2020 Census
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Que the Creek: Battle Creek's newest festival is all about BBQ and fun in February
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 13, 2020
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Community Development
Three residents who are working with neighbors to create a better Oakwood Neighborhood in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, February 06, 2020
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Community Development
Success of Pine Creek Indian Reservation is something elders would have been proud to see
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 06, 2020
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Diversity
Vivian Laws-Ritter and her brother carry on the family legacy in Battle Creek
Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Battle Creek's Grace Health goes beyond the standard doctor's visit with collaborations and teamwork
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Diversity
Oakwood: A Kalamazoo neighborhood hidden in plain sight
Al Jones
Thursday, January 16, 2020
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Community Development
Countdown: Stories readers loved from Southwest Michigan's Second Wave in 2019
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, January 09, 2020
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Community Development
What lies ahead for Battle Creek and Calhoun County in 2020?
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 09, 2020
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Arts and Culture
Eastside Voices: Oral history project captures neighborhood stories for book and video
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Who works for ALICE households in Battle Creek who cannot afford the basics?
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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