Beyond the Headlines in 2024: Journalists reflect on stories that impacted them
A look back at the stories of 2024 through the eyes of your Southwest Michigan Second Wave writers.
Newsroom's Latest Articles
Kalamazoo YMCA welcomes newcomer immigrants and community members with multi-ethnic events
The Maple Street YMCA honors Welcoming Week by inviting newcomer immigrants and other community members to a multicultural dance class and ethnic dessert reception.
Fourth Estate Acquires Issue Media Group
Network of local news outlets will continue two-decade legacy of community-driven journalism
Blues in the Zoo: Photos from the 30th Annual Kalamazoo Blues Fest
Arcadia Creek Festival Site was hopping this past Saturday as the 30th Annual Blues Fest drew crowds to celebrate this year's theme, Blues in the Zoo. Check out Photographer Fran Dwight's photos!
Foundation for housing equity in Battle Creek to be created with community
A recent gathering of housing advocates in Battle Creek focused on systemic inequities and how to address them. The discussion is part of work that will culminate in the building of a housing equity plan for the community.
10 stories of 2023 and their impact on the writers and photographers who covered them
Southwest Michigan Second Wave is a team of local writers and photographers who love where they live. The stories they cover impact them and strengthen their sense of community. Read some of their reflections on 2023 stories here.
Create your first post with Indie Website
A quick tutorial on how to publish your first post.
La Red BlackWellness ayuda a los pacientes de raza negra a encontrar profesionales de la salud
BlackWellness Network tiene tres componentes: cerrar la brecha en el nivel de atención brindada a los afroamericanos; romper el estigma negativo que tradicionalmente se ha asociado a la búsqueda de servicios de salud mental y construir comunidades negras y marrones más fuertes.
Immersive post template
One last tutorial for you!
PHOTOS: Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Grand Rapids hosted a celebration at its new home in the Special Olympics of Michigan building to mark the conclusion of Deaf Awareness Month.
