River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing
This is one of the largest projects to date that Kalamazoo County has contributed to.
Mark Wedel's Latest Articles
Elbows up, hearts open: One Kalamazooan’s ride across a bridge built to connect
Kalamazooan Mark Wedel bikes the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, discovering history and connection as he pedals across the border from Detroit to Canada.
How a neglected alley became Kalamazoo’s midweek party
From youth rock bands to funk, hip-hop, reggae, and blues, Beats on Bates has turned a humble alley into the soundtrack of Kalamazoo's summer Wednesdays.
With a new apartment building in the Vine Neighborhood, Open Doors now serves about 100 households
Vine is a perfect neighborhood for Open Doors, with local shopping, culture, and services nearby.
Short-term pain, long-term gain: Kalamazoo begins biggest Downtown street transformation in 60 Years
Construction is underway on Kalamazoo's long-planned Streets for All project, with city leaders and downtown businesses acknowledging years of disruption while promoting the $100 million overhaul will create a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant downtown.
The road ahead: Everything you need to know about Downtown Kalamazoo’s two-way street conversion
Downtown Kalamazoo's six-year, $50 million-plus two-way street conversion begins July 15, with phased construction leading to a calmer, more connected downtown by 2030.
At Ada and Simpson Streets, new and rehabbed homes are making a difference
Many generations could be living in these homes. Thanks to a new program, the homes will be kept affordable for 99 years.
A little Paris, a lot of Vine: Friday nights at Martini’s
On Friday nights at Martini's, The Birdseed Salesmen's jazz drifts across the wildflower-edged patio where conversations about sled dogs, art weirdos, punk rock, and everyday life reveal the quirky sense of place that makes Vine unlike anywhere else in town.
Kudzu and Japanese Knotweed: Two invasive plants, one ongoing fight
The Van Buren Conservation District is continuing efforts to eradicate Kudzu in Southwest Michigan while encouraging residents to help identify and report both Kudzu and Japanese Knotweed, two aggressive invasive plants that threaten native ecosystems and infrastructure.
Don’t wait: Local housing advocates explain what to do when eviction looms
Facing eviction in Kalamazoo? Local housing advocates, fair housing experts, and Legal Aid attorneys explain tenants' rights, common eviction pitfalls, and the critical steps to take before a housing dispute leads to court.
