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How many LGBTQ&As would you know? Battle Creek Pride features trivia game with local notables

On the Ground Battle Creek's Jane Parikh took part in an LGBTQ&A Trivia Contest with other BC notables for a kickoff to Battle Creek Pride. "As an ally and a friend to members of the LGBTQ + community, I thought I understood a lot," Jane writes. "I was wrong." 

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Blues in the Zoo: Photos from the 30th Annual Kalamazoo Blues Fest

Arcadia Creek Festival Site was hopping this past Saturday as the 30th Annual Blues Fest drew crowds to celebrate this year's theme, Blues in the Zoo. Check out Photographer Fran Dwight's photos!

Dentist, Dr. Gina Tischendorf, takes a final peak at Giovanni's teeth.
New public health program improves oral health for Michigan’s children

To address childhood tooth decay, the Michigan Department of Human Health Services (MDHHS) launched the Kindergartener’s Oral Health Assessment Program (KOHA).    

Early Childhood Educators in Battle Creek feeling the support

Rent, mortgage, and utility support are available to early childhood educators in Battle Creek through the American Rescue Plan Act and W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds.

Faith rooted in the Earth: Kalamazoo pagans honor the seasons, cycles, and web of life

Modern paganism is a religious movement founded on principles derived from living on this planet we call home. And its practices and tenets have a lot to teach us about Earth and human care during this time of climate crisis.

With women’s basketball in the spotlight, a semi-professional team takes the floor in Kalamazoo

Meet Felicia Nikia Thomas, founder and coach of the Kalamazoo Blaze, the area's new semi-pro women's basketball team. 

Voices of Youth: Youth advisory councils give youth experience seeking and funding solutions

Foundation-based youth advisory councils provide a valuable opportunity for youth to speak up about issues and solutions they think will matter.

West Michigan events celebrate 34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

The  Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024 will stop in Muskegon and Kalamazoo to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

King's Kid Christian Daycare staff members Adrian Robinson, left, Lolita Granger, center and Tamara Jones laugh Wednesday, July 17, 2024, as they play with toys in one of the classrooms in the Detroit child care center.
MiLEAP fund provides essential equipment, upgrades for child care facilities

Quality child care is necessary, but not always available or affordable. The MiLEAP Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund has launched a $59 million fund to provide new and expanding home-based and center-based facilities across the state.   

The Earth asks us to change: Author calls on us to adopt ‘two-eyed seeing’ of science and kinship

"How is it we show Mother Earth that we care so much for her?... We need a transformation toward kinship, that's the living world. I hope you give it a try."

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