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Art you want to walk in: ‘Future Now’ lands at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

See some kicks for kicks at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, where the exhibition "Future Now" turns sneakers into art that blends design, culture, sustainability, and the irresistible urge to try them on.

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New complex at Burdick and Vine will mark the intersection of needed housing and healthy living

Jamauri Bogan is partnering with Bronson Healthcare to build an 85-unit, mixed-use residential complex that helps address the critical shortage of housing in Kalamazoo County.

Battle Creek clears the runway for drones and autonomous flight

Battle Creek is becoming a national hub for drones and autonomous flight by building the digital infrastructure needed for safe, long-distance operations and future aviation jobs.

Tsunami Lab to build a new generation of owners before Kalamazoo businesses wash away

Thanks to Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, a wave of help is coming to address a potential 'Silver Tsunami' of mostly Baby Boomer-owned small business closures in Kalamazoo — the program aims to help preserve jobs, wealth, and legacy.

New Michigan program provides support, services for adults who want to stay in their homes

A new state-funded Michigan program is helping adults stay in their homes by offering free, personalized counseling on long-term care, and community-based support services.

Think pancakes? Think again: Precision Syrups expands Michigan’s taste for craft flavor

Precision Syrups, a St. Joseph–based specialty food startup, has rapidly expanded from a home-based cottage business to commercial production, tripling sales by targeting craft beverage and culinary markets.

Advocates work with Kalamazoo church to shelter the unhoused from sub-freezing temperatures

As extreme cold hit Kalamazoo, St. Luke's Episcopal Church and local advocates opened an emergency warming shelter, underscoring both community compassion and gaps in services for the unhoused.

How Glow Hall is carving out space for Kalamazoo’s loud, eclectic, and community-driven art

With intimate shows that blend punk, experimental music, performance art, and fundraising, Glow Hall’s founder is betting that Kalamazoo’s crowded creative scene still has room for events that are deliberately small, collaborative, and a little extra.

Battle Creek couple season for success at Stewie’s Cajun Foods

Rooted in Louisiana tradition, Aubrey and Candyce Stewart have transformed authentic Cajun flavors into a growing Battle Creek business.

Could Battle Creek become Candy City? A look at 2026 through the eyes of residents

As Kellogg enters a new era under Ferrero ownership, Battle Creek residents reflect on whether the city’s identity will remain rooted in its legacy as Cereal City or evolve into something sweeter.

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