Plans to ‘calm’ traffic on Kalamazoo’s North Side are facing a (speed) bump in the road
Residents told city officials their original plan to slow down traffic on North Side streets did not seem feasible. Now speed humps are being considered.
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Kalamazoo’s Social District will give customers of restaurants and taverns a chance to be outdoors
During this period of social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, people seem to feel more comfortable outdoors. A new Social District, that allows businesses to add outdoor seating to their restaurant or tavern has been put in place to capitalize on that.
Violent Proud Boys protest gets some not-so-proud reviews, but lessons were learned
Was KDPS positioned to stop a melee that occurred Saturday afternoon? That was one of the central questions counter-protestors had after the Proud Boys came to Kalamazoo.
Prayer vigil set to counter report of a rally by neo-fascist group in downtown Kalamazoo
Whether on not the Proud Boys come to Kalamazoo on Saturday, Aug. 15, the city is planning to send a message that hate is not welcome here.
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.
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.
