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“I Sing Because I Feel Free”: Las Cafeteras led Kalamazoo on a musical journey of solidarity and joy
Las Cafeteras transformed a Sunday afternoon into a high-energy celebration, blending centuries of musical tradition with a joyful call for unity and shared humanity.
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“I Sing Because I Feel Free”: Las Cafeteras led Kalamazoo on a musical journey of solidarity and joy
Las Cafeteras transformed a Sunday afternoon into a high-energy celebration, blending centuries of musical tradition with a joyful call for unity and shared humanity.
Vintage clothing finds new life in Constantine’s historic heart
A new shop devoted to vintage clothing has opened in downtown Constantine, where owner Stacy Synstelien is turning decades of collecting and retail therapy into a small-town business rooted in history.
Readers and bakers eat their words at Kalamazoo’s 19th Annual Edible Book Festival
See who took the cake at this year’s Kalamazoo Book Arts’ Edible Book Festival.
Leveling the baseball field for underserved youth in Battle Creek
Evan Gray founded Gray’s on Deck to give underserved Battle Creek youth access to baseball and life lessons through affordable, community-supported programs.
Western Michigan University students say they have outgrown April Fools’ Day. Really.
Western Michigan University students rally to make April Fools’ Day a mandatory campus-wide celebration, arguing that required pranks could boost morale and connection. No joke?
Baseball great Darryl Strawberry to share his faith journey at Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast
Former MLB star Darryl Strawberry will share his powerful journey from fame and addiction to faith and redemption at the 2026 Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast, offering a message of hope and healing to the community.
As traffic patterns change in downtown Kalamazoo, expect a few bumps in the road
Extensive roadwork, utility upgrades, and major development projects in downtown Kalamazoo this summer will cause short-term travel disruptions but aim to create a safer, more accessible, and community-friendly transportation environment long term.
Housing pros answer the question: Are these places really affordable?
How do you define “affordable housing”? It turns out there is a precise definition.
Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest brings world-class authors to rural Southwest Michigan
A new literary festival is coming to Vicksburg this spring, but the idea behind it reaches further than just arts programming.
Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All
Home-based providers could be significant to making Pre-K for All available to more children.
Kalamazoo Women2Women builds connections, fuels growth for local businesswomen
Kalamazoo Women2Women, a growing local network founded in 2016, is fostering mentorship, collaboration, and business growth by connecting professional women across industries in a supportive, no-dues environment.
Dimes lead to big change for underserved youth in the Battle Creek area
A Battle Creek mother and son turn bottle deposits into life-changing sports opportunities for low-income youth.
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