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The City of Kalamazoo is working on creating Safe Streets for All.

The road ahead: Everything you need to know about Downtown Kalamazoo’s two-way street conversion

Downtown Kalamazoo's six-year, $50 million-plus two-way street conversion begins July 15, with phased construction leading to a calmer, more connected downtown by 2030.

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A first-of-its-kind millage request on the August ballot to strengthen child care in Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo County voters will decide in August whether to approve a first-of-its-kind child care millage that would create long-term funding to lower costs for families, support early childhood educators, and expand access to quality child care.

Battle Creek taps experts to create a recipe for success as a food entrepreneur

Battle Creek Food Reimagined focuses on food companies ready to accelerate their growth by helping them remove barriers to regional or national distribution of their products.

A little Paris, a lot of Vine: Friday nights at Martini’s

On Friday nights at Martini's, The Birdseed Salesmen's jazz drifts across the wildflower-edged patio where conversations about sled dogs, art weirdos, punk rock, and everyday life reveal the quirky sense of place that makes Vine unlike anywhere else in town.

Crosses on the main facilities of the Christ-based Kalamazoo Gospel Mission complement those of it new women and children’s shelter, immediately to the left (west). The mission includes several buildings near North Burdick and East Kalamazoo Avenue i
‘This is where people belong’ — amid rumors, change, Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries commits to downtown

As rumors swirled about the future of Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries amid downtown redevelopment, CEO Pastor John Simpson reaffirms the organization's commitment to remaining downtown while championing a faith-based model of dignified sheltering and long-term transformation for people experiencing homelessness.

Phase II of a Northside Kalamazoo housing project gets $2 million investment

The second phase of the Zone 32 residential development includes 38 apartment units. at the corner of Pitcher and Myrtle Streets in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood.

Poet’s Press: Medicine of the Edison

For our third edition of Poet's Press, we feature a poem about Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood by Jezreel Cruz alongside the artwork of Savannah Scheffers.

Downtown Kalamazoo fine-tunes parking as growth and events bring more visitors

As thousands head downtown for the KIA Fair, Pride, the Do-Dah Parade, and other events, understanding parking, walking, and transportation options can make the weekend far less stressful.

South Haven welcomes lifeguards, making trips to Michigan’s top beach safer

South Haven’s South Beach, recently named Michigan’s best beach, is offering visitors a safer summer with lifeguards back on duty for the first time in 25 years.

Battle Creek Battle Jacks sold: New owner Scott Miles plans new era for team

The Battle Creek Battle Jacks enter a new era under owner Scott Miles, a Massachusetts businessman investing in fan experience, community engagement, and competitive summer collegiate baseball in the Northwoods League.

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