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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
Longform
Healthy Communities
Meals on Wheels and other programs for seniors adjust to respond to the coronavirus threat
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Where can you find some fresh air? The Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation has space
Al Jones
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
Battle Creek Unlimited loans will help small businesses during virus related economic emergency
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
Gift card stimulus program is helping retailers over a rough patch in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
What the United Way and grassroots groups are doing to take the lead as they support those in need
Jane Simons
Friday, March 20, 2020
Longform
Diversity
Spanish language newspaper gives voice to Latinx in Battle Creek and across Southwest Michigan
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Longform
Healthy Communities
What do you do when 'social distancing' isn’t an option?
Al Jones
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Staying connected during quarantine is focus of Nonprofit Network
Al Jones
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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Community Development
Empty lots in Battle Creek? There's more than one way to put them to use
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 12, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
New authentic Mexican restaurant coming to Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood
Al Jones
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
Longform
Economic Development
WMU aviation program in Battle Creek soars with strong enrollment plus high demand for pilots
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Longform
Entrepreneurship
It's 80 years and counting for George's Appliance Co. in Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Kalamazoo artists develop their work with support from the Artistic Development Initiative
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
Battle Creek's VA Medical Center features art competition for veterans
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Feature Story
Diversity
Efforts mount to get everyone counted in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Longform
Economic Development
New work skills, a good lunch and a fresh cup of coffee are on the menu in Kalamazoo's Edison
Al Jones
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Healthy Communities
Businesses in Battle Creek and beyond offer free condoms as part of ‘Wear One’ awareness initiative
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Penetrator Events creates new ways to have fun in Battle Creek in public events and private parties
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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