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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

‘Archeologist of Style’: On the Ground Eastside photographer Eric Hennig digs the ‘old and arcane’

This is the story of how an Etsy shop morphed into a fulltime photography business complete with a mastery of tintypes.

Saving smiles since high school: Now Tiffany Burns is saving them on the road

Many people underestimate the link between strong teeth and strong bodies. Mobile hygienist Tiffany Burns works to help them make that connection.

ENet makes it happen on the Eastside and wants residents involved

ENet hosts events that promote togetherness and it engages with residents to make the Eastside a great place to live and work and play. 

Kzoo Makers: A model for Eastsiders to make what they have into what they want

Inside a long white building, just inside the boundary of the Eastside, a clan of makers are finding solutions to problems in ways that are innovative, collaborative, and often surprisingly affordable. This is the home of Kzoo Makers.

Kalamazoo, look East: Growth is on its way

Welcome to Kalamazoo's Eastside, a neighborhood poised to help businesses restore the area's vitality. 

Thinking of starting a small Eastside business? Now’s the time!

Money to get a business off the ground can be one of the biggest obstacles to opening the doors. Right now Kalamazoo has a number of resources to help small businesses over those barriers.

Beyond red lines: New Northside lines help ensure affordable housing and boost resident businesses

Developers are looking at Kalamazoo's Northside with new appreciation thanks to the tireless work of many, including Mattie Jordan-Woods.

Northside home to new hub for ‘bundled’ support to help residents create sustainable financial lives

The Financial Opportunity Collaborative at the Douglass Community Center expects to provide an estimated 150 area residents with financial coaching and employment services in its first year alone.

Northside Art Hops to become monthly events and the first feature artist, Ed Genesis

The power of art to offer hope and promote confidence, especially in youth who may be struggling with difficult circumstances is something Ed Genesis believes in.  

Nearing its 100th anniversary, the Douglass Community Association welcomes new director, Sid Ellis

Over the years, the Douglass Community Association has evolved from a recreation facility for African American troops stationed at Fort Custer to a pillar of the community that serves all in terms of social services, recreation, enrichment and special events.  

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