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Al Jones

Al Jones

Al Jones is a freelance writer who has worked for many years as a reporter, editor, and columnist. He is the Project Editor for On the Ground Kalamazoo.

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More than swimming and workouts: YMCA’s meals program to provide 1,000 meals daily during shutdown

The Sherman Lake YMCA and the Kalamazoo Maple Street Y are working together to make sure 1,000 meals a day are delivered to youngsters in Kalamazoo area neighborhoods.

The power of community organizing: Sewers are stitching up some great community spirit in Kalamazoo

On Wednesday, March 24 Bronson Methodist Hospital put out a call for masks. Sewers across Kalamazoo and beyond are on it.

Where can you find some fresh air? The Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation has space

What is allowed is changing rapidly but right now you can still engage in outdoor activity, such as walking, hiking, running or cycling. As long as you keep your distance, there are parks with wide-open spaces for outdoor activities in Kalamazoo.

Gift card stimulus program is helping retailers over a rough patch in downtown Kalamazoo

Successful gift card stimulus program provides an incentive for customers to buy now and shop later at 70 downtown businesses.

Staying connected during quarantine is focus of Nonprofit Network

Nonprofits across the state are finding ways to connect so they can share their best ideas on helping those they serve.

What do you do when ‘social distancing’ isn’t an option?

Large gatherings are banned, but the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission exists to put a roof over the heads of lots of people.

New authentic Mexican restaurant coming to Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood

New Mexican restaurant gets ready to move into space in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood after Jersey Giants moves on. 

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Experienced, long time businesses and those getting started all call Edison home

Kalamazoo’s largest community keeps plugging away.

Efforts mount to get everyone counted in Kalamazoo

Some community leaders worry that whole households will avoid the 2020 Census and that could be particularly the case in neighborhoods such as Kalamazoo's Edison. But many groups are working to make sure everyone is counted.

It’s 80 years and counting for George’s Appliance Co. in Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood

The independently-owned George’s Appliance Co. on the southern edge of the Edison Neighborhood in Kalamazoo says business has never been bad.

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