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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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The 12-Year journey that put Junkless on grocery shelves nationwide

Former Kellogg executives Ernie Pang and Larry Beyer spent 12 years building Junkless Foods into a national granola bar brand focused on simple ingredients before selling a majority stake to Impact Capital.

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.

From cannabis to AI: Proposed Kalamazoo data center sparks questions about its future in Milwood

A proposal to convert a former Kalamazoo cannabis grow facility into an AI data center has sparked community debate over its potential impacts.

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.

Combating isolation one ride at a time: Metro Share helps Kalamazoo seniors stay connected

As the transit millage nears, Metro Share highlights the need for senior transportation, providing free rides that help older adults access essential services and social activities throughout Kalamazoo County.

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.

Planet Z Commentary: We are nature — it’s time we started acting like it

The greatest challenge of the 21st Century may be remembering our place in the natural world. In this commentary, Planet Z Project Editor Harper Horvath explores how our growing disconnection from nature threatens both environmental sustainability and human well-being.

Kudzu and Japanese Knotweed: Two invasive plants, one ongoing fight

The Van Buren Conservation District is continuing efforts to eradicate Kudzu in Southwest Michigan while encouraging residents to help identify and report both Kudzu and Japanese Knotweed, two aggressive invasive plants that threaten native ecosystems and infrastructure.

As demand rises, Milestone expands support for older adults with mental health needs

From assistance with finding housing and food to accessing treatment and employment services, Milestone Senior Services helps older adults overcome barriers created by mental illness.

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