Honoring Amanda Ostrander’s legacy, her family presented a $17,000 donation to Oaklawn Hospital to help local diabetes patients access essential care, medication, and urgent support.
A recent “Know Your Rights” panel in Battle Creek brought together community leaders, legal experts, and organizers to educate residents on how to protest safely and effectively — emphasizing nonviolence and the power of collective civic action.
Kalamazoo Housing Advocates plans to open ten transitional housing rooms at 531 Bryant in November 17. Tenants must be unhoused and willing to participate in KHA's programs.
La Loma Supermercado, a new $3 million Mexican and Latin American grocery and taqueria in Battle Creek, is bringing authentic flavors, cultural connection, and community vibrancy to the region.
La Loma Supermercado, un nuevo supermercado y taquería de $3 millones en Battle Creek, está trayendo sabores auténticos, conexión cultural y mayor vitalidad comunitaria a la región.
A bold collaboration between Face Off Theatre Company and the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, "The Colored Museum" revives George C. Wolfe’s sharp, satirical look at Black identity — offering both celebration and confrontation as it challenges audiences to see why its message still matters in 2025.
The project will be built in three phases — phase one is retail, phase two is apartments, and phase three is the duplexes.
Diop Harris II has been selected as the 2025–26 Peter J. Christ Leaders Fellow with the Battle Creek Community Foundation, continuing his longtime engagement with local leadership through hands-on community development, mentorship, and advocacy.
A Texas Corners couple has purchased Kalamazoo’s historic State Theatre and plans a multimillion-dollar restoration to bring the 1927 landmark back to life for its 100th anniversary.
A public-private partnership led by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is reviving the former Kids Campus as the Garden of Dreams Community Preschool and Child Care, set to open in 2026 to expand access to affordable, high-quality childcare in Battle Creek.
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