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Kathy Jennings

Kathy Jennings is the Executive Editor for Issue Media group. She is the founding Managing Editor of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave and a freelance writer and editor.

Kathy's Latest Articles

Upcoming Dining Out for Life helps CARES in fight against AIDS

At Dining Out For Life, a restaurant meal can help make a difference in the fight against AIDS and in providing support to those with HIV/AIDS.

Edison Voices: Jaylah N. Lewis offers an invitation to Fire

Teens at Fire in the Edison neighborhood recently published their own zine that featured the poetry and artwork they created in Fire workshops. This is one of those pieces.  

Fire: Where teens find a safe place to learn about themselves and others with poetry

With youth-led space in the Edison neighborhood, Fire teaches young people how to be themselves.

Martha Gonzalez-Cortes
Fair housing work becomes catalyst for cooperation in even bigger intiatives

State official predicts Kalamazoo's work in housing will create larger benefits for the community and beyond.

Celebration set to take place April 17 for conservation of Schoneboom Property in Barry County

Ecologically important property added to Barry State Game area.

Kalamazoo’s commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

A panel will explore how the commitment to education has evolved in Kalamazoo over the years. 

On the Ground Kalamazoo launches in the Edison Neighborhood

Stories focused on Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood and what makes it home for so many will begin April 5.

Lakeside for Children names Sandra “Sam” Lealofi as new CEO

“Sam is a natural leader," says Joe Brogger, longtime Lakeside board member who led the search process for the new CEO.

Collective dream for Battle Creek goal of upcoming convenings

The Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation promotes deeper sense of relationship.

Kalamazoo Nature Center to open new maple sugar shack

Generosity and happy memories of the Kalamazoo Nature Center inspire giving for a new Maple Sugar Shack.

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