Reducing medical debt church by church
RIP Medical Debt was established to pay off medical debt for millions of people in the United States and it has a goal to wipe out $4 million in Michigan medical debt by November.
OutFront Kalamazoo opens Legacy House for displaced LGBTQ+ young people
A transitional home geared for 18- to 24-year-old LGBTQ+ young adults who have been displaced from their homes, often by parents who do not accept their sexual orientation, has now been opened by OutFront Kalamazoo.
Grant award: Kalamazoo’s recycling program launches cart-to-cart recycling lessons
Thanks to a new grant-funded program the City of Kalamazoo will start teaching people to do a better job recycling, by taking to the streets to check residential bins one at a time, tagging those that need work on their recycling choices.
Donut and Beer Fest brewing at C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek
The lineup of festivals in Battle Creek grows with the addition of the inaugural Donut and Beer Fest, set for Oct. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at C.O. Brown Stadium.
Kalamazoo neighborhoods, natural places and more inspire ‘Music in Place’ compositions, performances
Like some Kalamazoo neighborhood spots, natural places, cemeteries, etc., the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music's Music in Place project has just been quietly existing, waiting for people to discover what's special about it.
150 years after its humble beginning, the Kalamazoo Public Library has lots to celebrate
As the Kalamazoo Public Library hits 150 yeart is its taking the time to celebrate with activities, programs, and opportunities to reflect on the library’s history and to also shine a light on the current ways the library provides meaning for so many today through its collections, services, and engagement.
Kalamazoo area’s accessible transit system has been almost 20 years in the making
Less than 10% of Kalamazoo’s nearly 800 bus stops were considered accessible a dozen years ago, but today almost half are accessible. In 2020, the city of Kalamazoo designated $180,000 of its sidewalk improvement budget to creating accessible bus stops in its five core neighborhoods.
More than book learning: The Kalamazoo Public Library has had answers for 150 years
In 1884, the Kalamazoo Public Library was one of the first libraries in the nation to have a room designated for children. The library is still dedicated to providing early childhood literacy opportunities as part of its larger mission today -- which is to lead a stronger community through literacy, learning, and innovation. It’s all part of the history to be celebrated as Kalamazoo Public Library commemorates its 150th anniversary with a series of events.
Calhoun County’s history is focus of annual meeting of state’s Historical Society
The history of the City of Albion, and events and individuals of historical significance in Battle Creek, Homer, and Jackson will be the focus of the Historical Society of Michigan’s 148th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference Sept. 23-25.
Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.
