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Theresa Coty O'Neil

Theresa Coty O’Neil is the Managing Editor of Southwest Michigan Second Wave. As a longtime freelance writer, editor, and writing teacher, she has a passion for sharing the positive stories in Southwest Michigan and for mentoring young writers. She also serves as the Project Editor of the Faith in Action series and Project Lead for Battle Creek Voices of Youth.

Theresa Coty O'Neil's Latest Articles

At Vine’s Walnut & Park Cafe, KPEP takes on-the-job training to the next level

Sometimes people need a second chance. At Walnut & Park learning job skills can be that chance.

Stewards of community gardens tend plants and people in Kalamazoo’s Vine

With Oak Street Community Garden and Fruit of the Vine Garden residents in the Vine are growing community along with their produce.

On streets broad and narrow in Kalamazoo’s Vine, O’Duffy’s Pub is the neighborhood’s living room

For 20 years O'Duffy's and its owner Jamie Kavanaugh have been making people feel welcome with its brand of Irish hospitality in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood.

In Kalamazoo, Vine’s Ninth Wave Studio hosts unique artist group that celebrates photosynthesis

In the Vine Neighborhood there is art on the walls, art on the porches, and art in the studio known as Ninth Wave.

Read and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK) rocks youth voices in Kalamazoo’s Vine under new leadership

From 12 young participants its first summer to 500 this year, RAWK is growing in Kalamazoo's Vine by spreading the joy of reading and writing.

The Vine Neighborhood Association owns Central Corners–now it’s time for a new name

Quick. What is the name of the retail center at South Westnedge and Vine? The Vine Neighborhood Association is looking for a name that you will remember.

‘Connecting business owners who have walls with artists who have paint’ in Kalamazoo’s Vine

In Vine, their collection of murals is growing because they believe art is for everyone. It's to be shared.  

Vine residents help launch Southwest Michigan Extinction Rebellion to tackle climate emergency

Vine residents will tell you that political activism is part of what they are about. Meet some of those fighting to save the planet.

Kalamazoo’s Vine: A haven for families, students, retirees, Millennials, and nicknames

If you think you know the Vine Neighborhood in Kalamazoo check here to see if your impressions are up to date.   

Take a walk on the Eastside with one of its own, Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby J. Hopewell

Bobby Joe Hopewell was 5 years old when he moved into the Eastside neighborhood. On a walk along the streets where he grew up, Kalamazoo's mayor talks about Eastside then and now. 

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