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Mark Wedel

Mark Wedel has been a freelance journalist since 1992, covering a bewildering variety of subjects. He also writes books on his epic bike rides across the country. He's written a book on one ride, "Mule Skinner Blues." For more information, see www.markswedel.com.

Mark Wedel's Latest Articles

Players from across the country expected at Milwood Little League reunion

For more than 60 years the Milwood Little League has been teaching youngsters what's fun about the game. They will return from across the country for a reunion game this weekend.

Kalamazoo pays tribute to Pottawatomi and the land they belonged to

The Pottawatomi band of Chief Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and City of Kalamazoo work together to find ways to inform the public about the area's history. 

An update on the trail that will connect Great Lakes and small businesses

Here's why Mayor Lori West of Galesburg is excited about a piece of the KRVT that's expected to be completed in the spring of 2020.

Abby Tongue describing the opening of ”Madagascar Jr.”
With audio descriptions of what’s onstage, Civic Theatre presents ‘theater for all’

The Civic Theatre asks patrons to finish the sentence "I could enjoy your theatre more if..." and when some said they wanted to better understand what they could not see the Civic responded with audio descriptions for those with limited vision and blindness.

Crawlspace Eviction builds a space for its expanding comedy empire in downtown Kalamazoo

If you haven't checked in with Crawlspace Eviction lately you might be in for some surprises: a new venue (that they remodeled), a new player, and a growing comedy lineup.

Community Homeworks puts the power (tools) in the hands of homeowners

Confidence with power tools and more is empowering for Community Homeworks participants in Kalamazoo.

Calmer traffic, slower speeds, connected travel are goals now that Kalamazoo controls streets

Kalamazoo wants to talk to the community about moving traffic, bikes, and pedestrians before it breaks out more orange barrels.

The women of Face Off Theatre create a space for the works they want to see staged in Kalamazoo

Face Off Theatre is a place where voices are heard and the audience can talk back (at the end).

Michigan food hubs make hospital food and the local food economy healthier

In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, food hubs are getting locally-grown foods into the cafeterias and onto the trays of Bronson Hospital. At the same time, they’re supporting local farming economies and healthy communities.

Kalamazoo updates residents on progress toward streets for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists

Within weeks, Kalamazoo could be wrapping up years of work to get safer streets.

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