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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

Eastside Gateway Pocket Park, labyrinth and mural to honor Eastside Voices in Kalamazoo

Eastside pride will be on display in new gateway project, a development that brings together history, art, and community.

Religion and fish come together in legacy of Lil Fish Dock, an Eastside staple

Hassan Mateen's business grew from a fundraiser for his mosque. Lil Fish Dock has been a local favorite since those early days in the '70s.

Burger Bros, an ‘old world burger’ joint, gets warm reception on the Eastside

There's a new dining option on Kalamazoo's Eastside. They call it Burger Bros. 

Longtime Eastside Boxing Coach Curtis Isaac stays motivated by seeing youth succeed

Those who have worked with Curtis Isaac at his Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing sing its praises.

Fighting Weight: Eastside Boxing keeps youth off the streets

There's fighting and then there's boxing. At Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing, young people learn the difference form Coach Curtis Isaac.

Volunteers help Kalamazoo’s Eastside Neighborhood Association chart and keep a steady course

Volunteers help organizations like the Kalamazoo Eastside Association do the work neighbors are looking for.

Kalamazoo’s Eastside Neighborhood Association showing neighbors a way to save

Show Me the Money, a statewide program that helps provide free tax preparation services and more to lower-income families through neighborhood outreach will be offered in the Eastside Neighborhood soon.

Eastside Youth Strong making Eastside stronger in Kalamazoo

From a ripple, comes a wave of support for children and their families involved in Eastside Youth Strong programs.

For Kalamazoo artist James Palmore, Kalamazoo’s Eastside was a childhood paradise

Eastside artist James Palmore, who has achieved local legend status, appreciates his ability to look back with a greater understanding now that he’s in his “sunset years.”

EASEL, Eastside elementary science and arts camp, hopes to add middle school STEAM camp this summer

For Eastside kids who want to learn arts and science, there's EASEL.

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