Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling
Numerous Michiganders have struggled with problem gambling since online gambling was legalized in the state, but help is available.
Let there be more light, say resident-empowerment groups working together in Kalamazoo
Residents of Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood are working to enhance the neighborhood, by shining light on problems that need attention and working to fix them -- literally. And they are working with Building Blocks Kalamazoo to make it happen.
Children’s Nature Playscape on Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park moves ahead with groundbreaking ceremony
Children’s Nature Playscape, slated to open later this summer, is a nature-inspired space that will give kids natural features such as rocks and trees to climb, water, and logs to traverse — right in downtown Kalamazoo. And eventually, it will be one of the largest natural playscapes in an urban core.
Battle Creek officials get a look at housing that provides support that helps keep people housed
“I love what I do because we really get to change someone’s life and give them a better life,” says Miisha Greier, Property Manager for South Shore Commons. Her comments came as Battle Creek officials toured South Shore Commons Permanent Supportive Housing development in Gary, Ind. to learn more about this style of housing that helps keeps residents housed.
Reactions to a visit to South Shore Commons Permanent Supportive Housing development
A Q&A with Battle Creek officials and nonprofit leaders who toured South Shore Commons to learn about supportive housing
Walkers help HRI exceed goal to raise funds for services helping people stay housed, or get housing
In 2021 Housing Resources, Inc., served 2,608 Kalamazoo County households who were facing eviction, housing crisis, or homelessness -- $11.1 million in financial assistance for emergency housing-related costs. And even more in COVID relief for renters. They are expecting even greater need for 2022.
Members of the Milwood Neighborhood Watch meet in person to get moving again
Kalamazoo’s Milwood Neighborhood Association meets in person and the message is one of coming together as a community.
B.C. City Commissioners explain $8 million ARPA funding decision after criticism on Facebook live
What happens when a "family" conversation among those in Battle Creek's Black community ends up as the topic on a weekly Facebook live show?
‘Brewing Means Hope’ for the people of Ukraine and a Kalamazoo brewer supports the cause
Over 150 breweries from Australia, Hong Kong, the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Belgium, the U.K., and other countries are supporting Ukraine. A Kalamazoo brewer, Final Gravity, is among them. One Ukrainian brewer calls it a crucial sign of support.
A cold, wintry Saturday in March? Must be time to get in shape for the Kalamazoo Marathon
Just because it takes a serious workout to get in shape for the Kalamazoo Marathon doesn't mean it can't be fun. That's where Run Camp comes in.
