A new organization forms for people who want to lead Battle Creek
If you want to have a purpose for what you’re doing and you want to be involved in finding solutions for the needs of Battle Creek, Ignite BC wants to meet you.
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Edison Neighborhood Association reaches across the state to fight proliferation of liquor stores
When it comes to businesses that sell liquor, beer and wine how many is too many? The Edison Neighborhood Association thinks they've reached peak alcohol. Is anyone at the state level listening?
On the Ground Battle Creek coverage to launch on Oct. 18
Coverage of Battle Creek's neighborhoods begins today, Oct. 18, as part of the On the Ground Battle Creek initiative.
New giving circle, Tendaji, makes first donations
Two local groups share $20,000 thanks to the generosity of the giving circle Tendaji.
A cowboy at heart, Murphy Darden’s collection celebrates all that’s possible for African Americans
Artifacts from the first black astronauts, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the first African American millionaire are just the beginning of the Darden collection acquired over many years by the 90-year-old.
What’s next for Mt. Pleasant? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Epicenter’
There are plenty of great things happening in Mt. Pleasant and its neighboring communities. We think it’s time people heard more about them.
Edison: A neighborhood where creativity inspires community
A shared appreciation for creativity brings neighbors together in Edison.
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.
Edison Voices: Geno Hinton in his own words
Geno Hinton is a man of many talents. He's known for his music, but he's also a writer. And he knows his neighborhood.
Edison Neighborhood Association reaches across the state to fight proliferation of liquor stores
When it comes to businesses that sell liquor, beer and wine how many is too many? The Edison Neighborhood Association thinks they've reached peak alcohol. Is anyone at the state level listening?
On the Ground Battle Creek coverage to launch on Oct. 18
Coverage of Battle Creek's neighborhoods begins today, Oct. 18, as part of the On the Ground Battle Creek initiative.
New giving circle, Tendaji, makes first donations
Two local groups share $20,000 thanks to the generosity of the giving circle Tendaji.
A cowboy at heart, Murphy Darden’s collection celebrates all that’s possible for African Americans
Artifacts from the first black astronauts, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the first African American millionaire are just the beginning of the Darden collection acquired over many years by the 90-year-old.
What’s next for Mt. Pleasant? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Epicenter’
There are plenty of great things happening in Mt. Pleasant and its neighboring communities. We think it’s time people heard more about them.
Edison: A neighborhood where creativity inspires community
A shared appreciation for creativity brings neighbors together in Edison.
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.
Edison Voices: Geno Hinton in his own words
Geno Hinton is a man of many talents. He's known for his music, but he's also a writer. And he knows his neighborhood.
