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Jane Parikh

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Jane Parikh is a freelance reporter and writer with more than 20 years of experience and also is the owner of In So Many Words based in Battle Creek. She is the Project Editor for On the Ground Battle Creek.

Jane Parikh's Latest Articles

Family turns loss into lifeline with $17k gift for diabetes patients

Honoring Amanda Ostrander’s legacy, her family presented a $17,000 donation to Oaklawn Hospital to help local diabetes patients access essential care, medication, and urgent support.

Know Your Rights: Protesting without fear of retribution in Battle Creek

A recent “Know Your Rights” panel in Battle Creek brought together community leaders, legal experts, and organizers to educate residents on how to protest safely and effectively — emphasizing nonviolence and the power of collective civic action.

La Loma Supermercado trae sabores auténticos — y orgullo cultural — a Battle Creek

La Loma Supermercado, un nuevo supermercado y taquería de $3 millones en Battle Creek, está trayendo sabores auténticos, conexión cultural y mayor vitalidad comunitaria a la región.

Garden of Dreams grows, thanks to Battle Creek coalition and legacy of beloved childcare pioneer

A public-private partnership led by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is reviving the former Kids Campus as the Garden of Dreams Community Preschool and Child Care, set to open in 2026 to expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare in Battle Creek.

Battle Creek’s SHARE Center faces uncertain future as mental health funding shrinks

“Realistically, there’s no amount of foundation funding that’s going to make up for what we have lost and will lose,” says Robert Elchert, Executive Director of the SHARE Center. However, partnerships and pivoting have helped with the gap.

‘The Fierce Urgency of NOW’: Battle Creek NAACP Hosts 90th Freedom Fund Dinner to inspire action

The NAACP Battle Creek 90th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner will bring community leaders together to celebrate civil rights achievements, honor local heroes, and inspire immediate action on today’s most pressing social justice issues.

From tiny tappers to grown-up groovers, Battle Creek’s new Dancescape gets people movin’

Blending passion with purpose, Martina Reed’s new studio, Dancescape, brings high-energy dance classes to kids and adults in Battle Creek, creating an inclusive space where all ages can move, grow, and groove.

Bloom where you’re pampered: Battle Creek’s first full-service salon & spa celebrates growth

After 30 years behind the chair, Angie English transformed her passion for helping others into Bloom Beauty & Wellness, creating a space where beauty, wellness, and community come together.

Lakeview’s Minges Brook Elementary named one of America’s Healthiest Schools

Once considered an overlooked option by parents, Minges Brook Elementary has transformed into a nationally recognized leader in student health and trauma-informed education.

GVSU, local leaders, celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as central to regional transformation

The newly renovated Battle Creek Innovation Hub, launched through a partnership between GVSU, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Battle Creek Unlimited, aims to drive education, entrepreneurship, and community growth in Southwest Michigan.

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