Downtown Kalamazoo windows go from bleak to moving with a message from local artists
Boarded up downtown Kalamazoo businesses and Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership invite local artists to use creativity to convey a message to the community.
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Land Conservancy and partners receive a $375,000 grant to keep forests healthy as climate changes
Two years. 40,000 trees. 500 acres of forest. $375,000. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and four regional partners have ambitious plans to improve lots of forest land.
Feed the Fight Kalamazoo helps hospital staff and restaurants at the same time
Buying a meal helps a local restaurateur. Serving a meal helps healthcare workers facing down COVID-19. This is the work of Feed the Fight Kalamazoo.
Testing for COVID-19 expands with local drive thru locations and added commercial lab
Family Health Center in Kalamazoo and Grace Health in Batlle Creek are among 13 sites statewide that will increase Michigan's COVID-19 testing capacity.
Senior Services: Community partners collaborate during time of need to provide critical services
The need for assistance from Senior Services of Southwest Michigan is up and so is the number of volunteers stepping up to meet those needs.
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy’s Nature Preserves have plenty of space to keep your distance
There are places where you can enjoy nature and still maintain a safe distance from those also enjoying the outdoors. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has acres of nature to share.
Countdown: Stories readers loved from Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave in 2019
We take a look back at the stories that readers liked the most when they opened their Second Wave during 2019. What was your favorite? Did it make the Top 10?
Birders’ viewing platform, boardwalk, and more are coming to nature preserve in Paw Paw
Soon birders will have a new spot near Paw Paw to check out the avian wildlife, thanks to the conservation efforts of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.
On the Ground Kalamazoo moves to Eastside Neighborhood
On the Ground Kalamazoo moves its coverage to the city's Eastside neighborhood.
The Top 10 stories of 2018. Is your favorite on the list?
Readers tell us every week what they are interested in reading about simply by opening a story and sharing it. These are the best read stories of 2018. Thanks for your interest.
