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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.

Theresa Coty O'Neil's Latest Articles

Eastside Celebration and Open House at the Eastside Gateway draws a crowd

The sun came out and so did at least 200 people who turned out for Kalamazoo's Eastside Celebration and Open House and found a birthday celebration, too. 

Gateway to Kalamazoo’s Eastside: Public celebration and open house planned for May 29

Join us May 29 as we celebrate the Eastside Voices project, the new Eastside Gateway and Pocket Park, and the culmination of On the Ground Eastside’s 140-day journalism coverage of the neighborhood, an Eastside Celebration and Open House.

Lolita’s Tacos known for big flavor, big portions and a big heart on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

It is all about location, location, location for Enrique Aguilera, owner of Lolita's Tacos who has resisted being lured from Kalamazoo's Eastside.

KydNet steps forward into the Kalamazoo’s Eastside to help families own their summers

A get together with dual purpose connects parents with programs to help children avoid "summer slide" and neighbors with one another.

What do singing, cheerleading, and football have in common? They’re ways groups reach Eastside youth

For the artistically and athletically inclined, more programs are starting to fill the gaps for youngsters with not enough to do in Kalamazoo's Eastside neighborhood.

Kalamazoo Eastside resident opens positive salon that models a way up the ladder

Solomon Carpenter has always had a message for his neighborhood. Now he wants to share the positive from his new salon in Kalamazoo's Eastside.

Kalamazoo Eastside Schools Annual Reunion is a year-round family with a special niche

Once an Eastsider, always an Eastsider, and they have the reunion to prove it.

Eastwood Branch of Kalamazoo Public Library is an Eastside gem worth visiting

The Eastwood Branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library is a quiet space, good for studying. And it has its own light sculpture!  

Ben Brown’s Eastside tiny house experiment paves the way for future Kalamazoo small homes

For so many years Ben Brown had a dream of a tiny house. Making that dream come true has made it attainable for others in Kalamazoo.

Evolution of Bow in the Clouds: Kalamazoo’s Eastside urban oasis

Where can you find wild turtles in the city? They are at Bow in the Clouds. 

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