SWMI Journalism Collaborative

Longform CHAMPS DEN SWMI COLLAB/Now Kalamazoo Healthy Communities

A different kind of fight club: ChampsDen is a place to spar and a safe haven for young people

Kristen Aguirre / NowKalamazooWednesday, August 20, 2025
Longform Tacos El Jefe SWMI Journalism Collab Economic Development

Charting the Road to Success: A program from El Concilio Kalamazoo boosts Latinx entrepreneurship

Kristen Aguirre for NowKalamazooMonday, August 11, 2025
Feature Story Pappas Britle SWMI Journalism Collab Economic Development

Sweet Success: Papa's Brittle driven by owner's desire to invest in her community

Robert M. Weir for Encore Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Feature Story Jenny Dozema SWMI Journalism Collab Economic Development

Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition Executive Director learned early to leave only footprints

Katie Houston for EncoreWednesday, August 6, 2025
Feature Story Edison Pocket Park Economic Development

Edison seeks funds to build pocket park that supports neighborhood's artistic vibe

Mike WenningerWednesday, July 16, 2025
Feature Story Climate change and vulnerable SWMi Collaboration Economic Development

‘Folks aren’t left behind’: Climate change readiness includes protecting homes of most vulnerable

Julie RiddleThursday, May 22, 2025
Longform Merze Tate SWMi Journalism Collab Community Development

The Kalamazoo City parks that kids like the best – and least

By Andrew MinegarWednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story LIST IMAGE RAZA Community Development

How this native of India has become an advocate for Kalamazoo's unhoused

Katie Houston, Encore MagazineThursday, May 1, 2025
Feature Story Housing developments on Rose and Wall streets in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Community Development

Density debate: How Kalamazoo-area communities are thinking beyond single-family homes

Julie Mack for MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette Thursday, May 1, 2025
Feature Story At the Douglass 15 year anniversary Building Communities

15 Years of Second Wave: A celebration of community, journalism, and solutions

Kathy JenningsThursday, April 17, 2025
Longform SWMi Journalism Collaboratie Neighborhood Inc Community Development

Neighborhood Inc. helps the unhoused find shelter in Battle Creek and St. Joseph counties

Jane ParikhWednesday, March 26, 2025
Longform SWMi Journalism Collaborative shelter diversion' pilot progra Community Development

In Michigan, a new push to fight homelessness before it begins

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story Pre-Approved Housig plans SWMI Journlism Collab Community Development

Kalamazoo embraces preapproved plans, zoning reform to turn vacant lots into homes

Julie RiddleTuesday, March 11, 2025
Longform Jerico SWMI Journalism Collab Community Development

Building businesses and community at Jerico in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood

Mark WedelThursday, February 27, 2025
Feature Story Blueberries SWMI Journalism Collab Economic Development

Small blueberry farm survives by going organic

Jarret Whitenack | Encore MagazineThursday, February 27, 2025
Feature Story Affordable Housing St.Joe County SWMI Journalism Collab Equitable Development Building Communities

What qualifies as affordable housing in St. Joseph County? We asked a developer, residents, and more

ALEK HAAK-FROST & FRANK STANKO, WATERSHED VOICEThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story Affordable Housing St.Joe County SWMI Journalism Collab Equitable Development Community Development

¿Realmente qué se considera como vivienda asequible en el condado de St. Joseph?

Alek Haak-Frost & Frank Stanko, Watershed Voice Thursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story BETA COHORT 4 Entrepreneurship

Black Entrepreneur Training Academy celebrates fourth cohort

Leo V. KaplanWednesday, November 20, 2024
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