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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.

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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.

New KSO President Amy Williams is on a mission to make orchestral music feel like home

Amy Williams, the new president of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, brings a community-focused vision shaped by her success in Savannah, aiming to make symphony music more accessible and inviting to people across Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo and Calhoun County seniors helped to age-in-place through Milestone’s home-repair program

Milestone Senior Services helped an Oshtemo senior replace a failed furnace and rebuild an unsafe ramp at no cost through grant-funded home repair and accessibility programs serving Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

Jazz went fearless, strange, and brilliant at the Gilmore Finale — and Kalamazoo loved it

At the Gilmore Piano Festival finale in Kalamazoo, Grammy-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner and fellow jazz innovators delivered a daring, emotionally charged performance that proved the city’s audience is sophisticated enough to embrace adventurous modern jazz.

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