United Way Director loves a job that makes a difference

Anna Murphy is passionate about her work as president of United Way of Southwest Michigan. The Herald-Palladium reports this is her 13th year working for United Way, her sixth year […]

Group comes together around Math, Science education
Van Jones entertains, intrigues at Kalamazoo College event
A walk through autumn leaves
A festival for music and finding common cultural ground

Enjoying and learning from our own and other cultures through music is what the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music is all about. Jane Parikh talks to Executive Director Elizabeth Start about the way the festival brings the world to Kalamazoo.

Occupational Therapy Program at WMU receives $2 million

Western Michigan University's occupational therapy program has been going for 90 years. Known for its quality research, education and service, a gift of $2 million gives it one more mark of distinction.

Homes at Harbor Springs have many green features
Community forum on downtown Battle Creek to look at momentum
New bike racks protected from the elements
Entertainment District adds modern speakeasy to its lineup

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