Northside Association is working to provide neighborhood-based workforce training
A Neighborhood-Based Workforce Career Development Program designed to overcome barriers neighborhood residents face to education is training students for jobs.
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Gun violence in Kalamazoo refuses to take a back seat to COVID-19, BLM or other issues
Since June 1, 23 have been shot and four people have died by gunfire in Kalamazoo. Shootings are up 81percent. It is being called a gun violence crisis. The Group Violence Intervention Coordinator is working on slowing it down.
New project to ‘calm’ traffic on Kalamazoo’s North Side is part of city’s attempt to slow speeders
Have you heard of a chicane? Come out Thursday to LaCrone Park and find out how they could help slow down traffic.
Bronson Healthcare opens flexible testing lab in time to help with COVID-19
The new Bronson Lab Testing facility is a full-service testing laboratory, expected to provide a wide range of clinical services to outpatient clinics, Bronson system hospitals, medical practices, other care providers, and healthcare facilities in southwest Michigan.
Conservation group looks to save 12 more acres for Mother Nature
The Keep Kalamazoo Wild campaign is getting closer to its goal.
Small Kalamazoo bus company looks for path through huge economic issues
What's ahead for small businesses in Kalamazoo? So far, there has been some economic rebound, but it has been slow and could quickly reverse if the virus stays strong.
Kalamazoo renters group worries: When will COVID-deferred landlords come knocking?
The Greater Kalamazoo Renters Union is worried that widescale evictions are coming for those who are unemployed due to the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19. Programs can help renters stay in their homes, city officials respond.
Floyd rally in Kalamazoo invites people to push for change, treat others as they want to be treated
A few hundred people gathered Saturday afternoon in Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo for the “Let Your Voice Be Heard” rally and march.
Kalamazoo mom hopes rally with friends of George Floyd will give young people a voice
A rally to encourage young people to be heard and that will bring two close friends of George Floyd to Kalamazoo is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Bronson Park. It includes a march onto area streets.
The 2020 Kalamazoo Black Arts Fest will be a digital celebration
Kalamazoo’s 34th annual celebration of African-American culture, art, and innovation starts Friday, July 10, and continues through Sunday, July 12. This year it's online so everyone can stay safe.
