Calmer traffic, slower speeds, connected travel are goals now that Kalamazoo controls streets
Kalamazoo wants to talk to the community about moving traffic, bikes, and pedestrians before it breaks out more orange barrels.
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The women of Face Off Theatre create a space for the works they want to see staged in Kalamazoo
Face Off Theatre is a place where voices are heard and the audience can talk back (at the end).
Michigan food hubs make hospital food and the local food economy healthier
In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, food hubs are getting locally-grown foods into the cafeterias and onto the trays of Bronson Hospital. At the same time, they’re supporting local farming economies and healthy communities.
Kalamazoo updates residents on progress toward streets for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists
Within weeks, Kalamazoo could be wrapping up years of work to get safer streets.
Women helping women philosophy guides the work of the Woman’s Co-op of Battle Creek
Woman's Co-op of Battle Creek is a place where women can find friends, support, and ways to help one another.
What happens when youth get a chance to ask politicians the questions?
National topics and what's happening at my schools are just as likely to come up when youth get a chance to talk face-to-face with Michigan legislators.
Audiotree: Two guys from Portage bring the fruits of their successful business back home again
If there is 20 bands over two days on multiple stages in downtown Kalamazoo, it must be Audiotree Festival coming back to town. How do they make it work?
Families Forward: Jobs that help parents pay child support
This new program helps parents get the jobs they need to keep up with child support payments.
At AACORN Farm: For some with autism a connection with animals can help with social connections
AACORN Farm is not your average program for those on the autistic spectrum. It helps them learn to perform skills independently through "farm therapy."
Everyone wins: Battle Creek employers offer English lessons to immigrant employees
English as a Second Language lessons offered during work hours by Battle Creek employers is helping families as it helps those who are bringing home a paycheck do better in their jobs.
