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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

Together, Building Blocks and neighborhood residents bring about change

Building Blocks lets residents set the agenda when it comes to neighborhood improvements. But the work is about more than cosmetics.

Bell’s Brewery and educational institutions to offer an opportunity for future brewers

Bell's adds award to further work with local higher ed institutions to expand students' knowledge of the brewery business. 

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Miller-Davis Company welcomes new staff

Miller-Davis Company has hired five new staff members recently. Find out who's new.

Access to 27-acre lakeshore preserve is possible in part by grant from Entergy-Palisades

When spring arrives, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area in South Haven will be ready for visitors. 

Communities across Southwest Michigan are ready for redevelopment, says MEDC

What does it mean to be ready for redevelopment?

Momentum employment program picks up momentum of its own with new tech center

How does Momentum get so many people into jobs and keep them there?

Funding deadline looms for Bates Alley project

Bates Alley could go from plain to inviting if crowdfunders get behind project.

Final Design moves to storefront in St. Joseph

New design showroom opens on Lakeshore Drive in St. Joseph.

Building dedication named for him surprises community leader Moses Walker

That feeling when they put your name on the side of building to thank you for your dedicated service over the years.

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Read and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK) gets ready to rock the corner of Vine and Westnedge

With the awareness of the importance of reading proficiency by third grade, programs like Read and Write Kalamazoo are taking on a new urgency. Now RAWK is growing to meet those needs.

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