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Two Southwest Michigan parks awarded grants for big upgrades
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Community Homeworks of Kalamazoo helps make the critical repairs that keep people in their homes
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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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City of Kalamazoo has a pre-approved plan for new housing development
Al Jones
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Kalamazoo Habitat for Humanity: Success comes with each house they build
Andy Robins
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Funding for three basic but important housing programs gets Kalamazoo City Commission approval
Al Jones
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Community Development
Battle Creek architect makes a name for himself in historic preservation work
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 16, 2022
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LISC Kalamazoo is looking for area nonprofits that may qualify for community development funds
Al Jones
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Economic Development
Behind the scenes: A process for developing, improving housing goes into place in Kalamazoo County
Al Jones
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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McCamly Plaza Hotel will be place to stay for guests and a place to learn for hospitality students
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Kalamazoo Farmers Market opening day set for Saturday, May 7 at Bank Street
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Banking, retail, and office center will reuse prominent spot near Kalamazoo’s Woods Lake
Al Jones
Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Developers of new $18M Kalamazoo project say it takes many partners to build more affordable housing
Al Jones
Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Haymarket Plaza is set to be downtown Kalamazoo's newest gathering place
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Community Development
Lack of affordable housing means more are living in the woods and encampments. What can be done?
Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Apartment and commercial development hopes to open by fall in Kalamazoo's Stuart Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Two new tenants bring Midlink Business Park in Comstock Township to full occupancy
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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The Milton, named for a time out of Battle Creek’s past, could be catalyst for downtown’s future
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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Eastwood Branch of Kalamazoo Public Library is an Eastside gem worth visiting
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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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Fundraiser will help continue renovations of house on Fremont
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
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$50 million Mill at Vicksburg project gets Vicksburg Council approval
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, November 1, 2018
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