Many underestimate how important wild, natural places like the Asylum Lake Preserve are to nearby college students. The potential transfer of the preserve raises questions and concerns about its stewardship and transparency.
According to a recent survey, many Kalamazoo Public Schools students feel undereducated about climate change and want more comprehensive instruction that covers its causes, impacts, and solutions.
Jazz prodigy Esteban Castro returns to the Gilmore International Piano Festival in Battle Creek as a 2026 Young Artist Award winner, bringing a career that began on a toy piano to the Kool Community Center.
In Kalamazoo’s Douglas neighborhood, the Kalamazoo Friends Meeting blends silent Quaker worship with decades of local activism, from peace advocacy to community care at Adda Dilts Peace Park.
Maid in Battle Creek has expanded into Kalamazoo, growing from a local startup into a two-city cleaning company with a team of employees, commercial and residential clients, and a continued focus on personalized service.
Edison Initiatives was formed to help others become homeowners and build wealth.
AI’s growing use in schools raises concerns about student over-reliance, critical thinking loss, academic integrity, privacy risks, and environmental impact while offering efficiency and accessibility benefits.
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP is helping adults 60+ stay independent and socially connected through free, accessible programs that promote fitness, creativity, and community engagement.
Named after Michigan’s first drug treatment court judge, the nearly $22 million William Schma House will feature three buildings and offer 48 affordable homes paired with services to connect residents to counseling, care, and recovery support.
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