3D technology at Western Michigan University is being used to produce face shields
With 3D technology, WMU is helping to protect medical professionals in the fight to stop the COVID-19 outbreak.
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With COVID-19 is the wedding still on? Kalamazoo bridal shop owner says many brides are postponing
The owner of Memories Bridal & Evening Wear in downtown Kalamazoo says brides are postponing their big day or going smaller. And she's looking for a new "normal."
KZCF’s Urgent Relief Fund is part of a network of resources for organizations dealing with COVID-19
For Kalamazoo area organizations dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak, some relief is in sight. Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Community Urgent Relief Fund is part of a network of resources now available.
Two organizations waive rent in Kalamazoo’s Vine Neighborhood
Vine property owners say they want to get ahead of the COVID-19 crisis so they decided to provide rent relief.
With coronavirus everywhere, what lies ahead for businesses in Kalamazoo and beyond?
Two business brains offer insights on economics and small business survival as we ask what's ahead for local businesses and the economy.
Kalamazoo makes $2M loan fund available to small businesses
As patrons are ordered to stay home local businesses are struggling to survive. The City of Kalamazoo has a new program to help those businesses.
Kalamazoo couple launches online wine shop so you don’t have to be stuck without a bottle
Their customers are stuck at home, so the owners of the Stamped Robin in Kalamazoo figured out a way to give them access to unique but affordable wines and artisan beers delivered to your door.
More than swimming and workouts: YMCA’s meals program to provide 1,000 meals daily during shutdown
The Sherman Lake YMCA and the Kalamazoo Maple Street Y are working together to make sure 1,000 meals a day are delivered to youngsters in Kalamazoo area neighborhoods.
The power of community organizing: Sewers are stitching up some great community spirit in Kalamazoo
On Wednesday, March 24 Bronson Methodist Hospital put out a call for masks. Sewers across Kalamazoo and beyond are on it.
Where can you find some fresh air? The Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation has space
What is allowed is changing rapidly but right now you can still engage in outdoor activity, such as walking, hiking, running or cycling. As long as you keep your distance, there are parks with wide-open spaces for outdoor activities in Kalamazoo.
