The little school that could: El Sol Elementary is making the Vine neighborhood a worldlier place
At El Sol Elementary School in Kalamazoo's Vine neighborhood, they are teaching students who will be global citizens.
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Owners of historic homes cherish their caretaking role ‘in the stream of American history’ in Vine
How old are the houses in Kalamazoo's Vine neighborhood? Some of them date back to 1850. And those who own them love restoring them to their former glory.
The evolution of Vine’s vibrant underground music scene keeps Kalamazoo on the map
Space is limited, the acoustics can be challenging, and you might have to ask the right person to find out when and where a house concert is happening. It's all part of the underground music scene that has been growing and changing in the Vine for years.
Bicycle businesses in Kalamazoo’s Vine: Ice cream, compost and vintage rides
Three entrepreneurs in the Vine neighborhood have found ways to make their passion for bikes a part of their businesses. Meet the compost maker, the ice cream maker, and the bike rebuilder.
Walking audits and parking regulations: Kalamazoo seeks your input for changes in Vine
With 22 different parking ordinances in one square mile of Vine, residents can be easily confused. The City of Kalamazoo is working to fix that with the help of residents.
Riding the concrete wave: How a skate plaza changed an unused space into a Vine gathering spot
The story of Davis Street Park is one of collaboration and how the rebirth of an unused piece of land has helped bring the Vine neighborhood together.
At Vine’s Walnut & Park Cafe, KPEP takes on-the-job training to the next level
Sometimes people need a second chance. At Walnut & Park learning job skills can be that chance.
Stewards of community gardens tend plants and people in Kalamazoo’s Vine
With Oak Street Community Garden and Fruit of the Vine Garden residents in the Vine are growing community along with their produce.
On streets broad and narrow in Kalamazoo’s Vine, O’Duffy’s Pub is the neighborhood’s living room
For 20 years O'Duffy's and its owner Jamie Kavanaugh have been making people feel welcome with its brand of Irish hospitality in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood.
In Kalamazoo, Vine’s Ninth Wave Studio hosts unique artist group that celebrates photosynthesis
In the Vine Neighborhood there is art on the walls, art on the porches, and art in the studio known as Ninth Wave.
Owners of historic homes cherish their caretaking role ‘in the stream of American history’ in Vine
How old are the houses in Kalamazoo's Vine neighborhood? Some of them date back to 1850. And those who own them love restoring them to their former glory.
The evolution of Vine’s vibrant underground music scene keeps Kalamazoo on the map
Space is limited, the acoustics can be challenging, and you might have to ask the right person to find out when and where a house concert is happening. It's all part of the underground music scene that has been growing and changing in the Vine for years.
Bicycle businesses in Kalamazoo’s Vine: Ice cream, compost and vintage rides
Three entrepreneurs in the Vine neighborhood have found ways to make their passion for bikes a part of their businesses. Meet the compost maker, the ice cream maker, and the bike rebuilder.
Walking audits and parking regulations: Kalamazoo seeks your input for changes in Vine
With 22 different parking ordinances in one square mile of Vine, residents can be easily confused. The City of Kalamazoo is working to fix that with the help of residents.
Riding the concrete wave: How a skate plaza changed an unused space into a Vine gathering spot
The story of Davis Street Park is one of collaboration and how the rebirth of an unused piece of land has helped bring the Vine neighborhood together.
At Vine’s Walnut & Park Cafe, KPEP takes on-the-job training to the next level
Sometimes people need a second chance. At Walnut & Park learning job skills can be that chance.
Stewards of community gardens tend plants and people in Kalamazoo’s Vine
With Oak Street Community Garden and Fruit of the Vine Garden residents in the Vine are growing community along with their produce.
On streets broad and narrow in Kalamazoo’s Vine, O’Duffy’s Pub is the neighborhood’s living room
For 20 years O'Duffy's and its owner Jamie Kavanaugh have been making people feel welcome with its brand of Irish hospitality in Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood.
In Kalamazoo, Vine’s Ninth Wave Studio hosts unique artist group that celebrates photosynthesis
In the Vine Neighborhood there is art on the walls, art on the porches, and art in the studio known as Ninth Wave.
