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Theresa Coty O'Neil

Theresa Coty O’Neil is the Managing Editor of Southwest Michigan Second Wave. As a longtime freelance writer, editor, and writing teacher, she has a passion for sharing the positive stories in Southwest Michigan and for mentoring young writers. She also serves as the Project Editor of the Faith in Action series and Project Lead for Battle Creek Voices of Youth.

Theresa Coty O'Neil's Latest Articles

Washington Writers’ Academy invites the community to see its work during June 1 Art Hop

Art Hop in the Edison neighborhood adds Washington Writers' Academy for June 1 festivities.

Despierta awakens Hispanic American Festival and now moves to larger venue

Despierta Kalamazoo moves the Hispanic American Festival to Growlers Stadium and closer to the Edison Neighborhood.

Edison is disability friendly, but unfriendly sidewalks are among issues to be addressed

Affordable housing makes Edison a place where many with disabilities live. The neighborhood is both accommodating and in some places hazardous for those navigating broken sidewalks.

As the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, Damarion Johnson learns how to take center stage

For Damarion Johnson, being named Kalamazoo Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year taught him he had skills he didn't even know about.

Empowering Women in Edison: Two women who help others find their own strengths

Veteran services, legal assistance, working for birthing justice, a belief that rhythm is life, and having babies is part of the rhythm are all part of the work of two Edison nonprofits helping women. 

The library building is in its 90th year, but the programs change to keep up with Edison

Do you know what's new at the Kalamazoo Public Library branch in Edison?

Let your voice be heard in Edison: IK2025

The goal is to hear from everyone in the Edison Neighborhood for a complete plan.

For many single parents in Edison it takes almost super powers to succeed

From "struggle, struggle, stuggle" to supporting others, one mom finds the strength to keep growing. 

Liga Azteca de Futbol offers convenient sports option for Edison parents

Where kids come to have fun and parents meet people they don't see every day: Liga Azteca de Futbol. 

From a single scooter company to three buildings, Jericho Town grows in Edison

In Jericho Town they are literally taking down the walls. It's a place in Edison where new businesses are finding a home in old factory buildings. 

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