Women helping women philosophy guides the work of the Woman’s Co-op of Battle Creek
Woman's Co-op of Battle Creek is a place where women can find friends, support, and ways to help one another.
Mark Wedel's Latest Articles
What happens when youth get a chance to ask politicians the questions?
National topics and what's happening at my schools are just as likely to come up when youth get a chance to talk face-to-face with Michigan legislators.
Audiotree: Two guys from Portage bring the fruits of their successful business back home again
If there is 20 bands over two days on multiple stages in downtown Kalamazoo, it must be Audiotree Festival coming back to town. How do they make it work?
Families Forward: Jobs that help parents pay child support
This new program helps parents get the jobs they need to keep up with child support payments.
At AACORN Farm: For some with autism a connection with animals can help with social connections
AACORN Farm is not your average program for those on the autistic spectrum. It helps them learn to perform skills independently through "farm therapy."
Everyone wins: Battle Creek employers offer English lessons to immigrant employees
English as a Second Language lessons offered during work hours by Battle Creek employers is helping families as it helps those who are bringing home a paycheck do better in their jobs.
Weekend bike trek can be prelude to a big ride or a simple getaway. Here’s one route.
If you want to see just how far you and your bike can go in one weekend, here's a route you can try--US Bicycle Route 35.
A bike on the road: One true story of a near miss and 5 cycling myths dispelled
When it comes to bikes and cars on the roads, can't we all just get along?
New Kalamazoo Nature Center CEO says he’s made a career out of his passions
"We're an environmental organization, but we're a social organization, too," says the new CEO of the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
Transformation: When lives change, a neighborhood can change
Esteven "Esto" Juarez finds his life transformed and now works with those committed to finding a way to deal with group violence.
