WMU sophomore patents device that turns cork into a way to improve diction
A passion at a young age for learning how businesses work and difficulty speaking clearly come together to create a startup opportunity for one WMU sophomore.
Jane C. Parikh's Latest Articles
Big Moe’s taps into nation’s barbecue boom
Barbecue is the nation’s passion, and it has never been bigger. Big Moe's is making the most of it.
Culture Is Not Optional explores many ways to build community
A magazine, an underground supper club, a renovated school building and a community garden. What they all have in common is the commitment of *Culture Is Not An Option.
Community Inclusive Recreation: Taking inclusion downtown
Community Inclusive Recreation brings together those with disabilities and the community at large. And its helping both.
Playing an orc may be just what you need
This time of year costumes abound. But for Live Action Role Play fans, wearing costumes are not just a once a year event. Jane Parikh talks to a medieval dragon to get the story.
Battle Creek’s co-work space helps fledgling businesses grow
The tiniest businesses are finding a place to find their niche in co-working space in downtown Battle Creek. As they grown room for more businesses will grow, too.
ArtSensical finds ways to paint the town and create colorfully
Used tires reborn as whimsical art work is just one of the projects ArtSensical has going around the region. Jane Parikh talks with the organizers to find out about art for all the senses going up in public places.
The quest for energy that is truly renewable
Solar, wind turbine, fly wheel. The first two are what people usually think of when they think renewable energy. Andre Gennesseaux is going beyond the usual.
At Kara’s Kottages you make your own bed and breakfast
Michigan has more than 400 B & B's, so it can take some work to create a retreat people want to visit. Kara Keller has done the work to create a unique getaway close to downtown Kalamazoo. Jane Parikh has the story of Kara's Kottages.
Women get a place of their own to hack away
Creativity has a new home in Kalamazoo. It's the makerspace hosted by Hacker Gals. Founder Stacy Burdette talks with Jane Parikh about what they're up to.
