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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.

Theresa Coty O'Neil's Latest Articles

Evolution of Bow in the Clouds: Kalamazoo’s Eastside urban oasis

Where can you find wild turtles in the city? They are at Bow in the Clouds. 

Improved Kalamazoo Eastside parks beckon residents for spring

Rockwell Park is listed on the historical registry and recently received an update so it can better fulfill the recreation desires of the Eastside Neighborhood in Kalamazoo.

Peace House: Intentional community inspires ‘revolution of the heart’ on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

Peace House is the kind of place where young people form a bond that lasts for years. 

CJ Drenth: Spreading cheer, one plant, one stage, one butterfly at a time on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

CJ Drenth lives on Kalamazoo's Eastside, but she's at home in many creative places throughout the city.

Identifying and avoiding senior fraud focus of seminar on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

Sheriff Richard Fuller will discuss current types of senior fraud in the community and how to avoid them and Lisa Fuller will share information on protecting seniors from common types of Medicare and Medicaid at an upcoming event at the Eastside Neighborhood Association.

For 101-year-old Gwen Tulk, Kalamazoo’s Eastside served as a gateway to the world

Kalamazoo's Eastside resident Gwen Tulk kept extensive travel diaries of her many adventures, but she says at age 101 she remembers each trip, even what she ate.  

Sunnyside Methodist Church: Making a home on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

At Sunnyside, there have been funerals and ministry for people who have never set foot in this church building on Sunday. For them, it's part of being in a relationship with their neighborhood, Eastside Kalamazoo.

Tomme Maile and Dale Abbott have been sowing seeds of community on the Eastside for the past 12 years.
Reviving the Tribe: Kalamazoo Eastside couple cultivates community through home, gardens, and music

Tomme Maile and Dale Abbott have been sowing seeds of community on the Eastside of Kalamazoo for the past 12 years.

KENA events
Upcoming opportunities for Kalamazoo Eastside residents to be in the know

Find out where and when you can learn about a healthier neighborhood, what's going on, and water line replacement in Kalamazoo's Eastside neighborhood.

Eastside Voices and Buddy Hannah: Lifting up community through storytelling and art in Kalamazoo

Eastside Voices, led by Buddy Hannah and Sid Ellis, will give both young and old Eastside residents the opportunity to share their stories.

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