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Interest in Capoeira, a martial art, dance, and cultural touchpoint, is growing in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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Community Development
Police Athletic League and New Level Sports work together to reach young people in Battle Creek
Gabrielle Willis
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
Battle Creek players enjoy the strategy, exercise, and social aspects of Pickleball
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story
Diversity
Riding the concrete wave: How a skate plaza changed an unused space into a Vine gathering spot
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story
Transportation
Ride of 275 miles from Great Lake to Great Lake draws the biking faithful
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story
Community Development
Ready for some hockey? Say hello to Interstate Hockey League’s Battle Creek Cavalry Hockey Club
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Feature Story
Kids and Education
New Level: Helping boys and girls learn what's important for success
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 06, 2018
Feature Story
Sustainability
Sounds of the neighborhood: Listen closely and you will hear the unexpected
Gerry Hoffmann
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Feature Story
Transportation
Weekend bike trek can be prelude to a big ride or a simple getaway. Here's one route.
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Healthy Communities
Seven players, one soccer field, a Frisbee-like disc, and no refs: This is Ultimate
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Feature Story
Transportation
A bike on the road: One true story of a near miss and 5 cycling myths dispelled
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 07, 2018
Feature Story
Diversity
Liga Azteca de Futbol offers convenient sports option for Edison parents
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Development News
Sustainability
Access to 27-acre lakeshore preserve is possible in part by grant from Entergy-Palisades
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, December 07, 2017
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Arts and Culture
Kalamazoo gets to show off its pride in WMU on ESPN GameDay
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Entrepreneurship
Store dedicated to water paddle sports opens in Benton Harbor
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, June 09, 2016
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Community Development
Protected trail will help make bike rides better
Mark Wedel
Thursday, March 03, 2016
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Economic Development
Nonprofit roundup: A run, a party, and funds for scholars
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Community Development
This spring Kalamazoo becomes part of soccer nation
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, January 07, 2016
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Mountain bikers get to work in Markin Glen
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 17, 2015
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Community rallies around Riverview Launch project
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 03, 2015
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