Education readiness programs get financial support in Battle Creek

Education programs offered by 15 local agencies will share $1.2 million per year for three years contributed by United Way of Greater Battle Creek, reports the Battle Creek Enquirer. Funds […]

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Second opinion: The story behind the story about Jean Klock Park

There may be legitimate concerns with Michigan's law that allows the take over of local governments when fiscal disaster is at hand. The future of Jean Klock Park isn't one of them.

People come together over coffee at Urban Blend

By some estimates, 85 percent of the residents of Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood are African-Americans. One of the things that's been missing in the neighborhood is a coffee shop. Second Wave Editor Kathy Jennings talks to Gloria Parker about how she and her husband are working to rectify that omission.

Art council invites community to be part of “A Body of Work”
Project 20/20 hosts discussion on race in Battle Creek
WMU plans extra special cheering sections for marathoners
Ways to encourage people to pick Kalamazoo as a place to visit
Downtown growth program draws new businesses
Douglass Community Center to host area’s newest Farmers Market

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