Voices of Youth: Why teens should care about climate change, and what’s being done locally
Climate change is a growing concern for both youth and adults. Our Voices of Youth correspondent examines what Kalamazoo is doing to protect the environment.
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Solar farming: A new kind of farm is being built on 1,000 acres in Marshall Township
The $130 million Cereal City Solar project constructed by NextEra is expected to generate $21 million in tax revenue for Marshall Township and Calhoun County and create 200 jobs during construction. It is now expected to be operational by December 2023.
Voices of Youth: Questioning the need for the grassy front yard
On average, Americans will spend 16 days of their lifetime mowing their lawn. Our Voices of Youth correspondent questions whether that really is a good idea.
For everyday riders using bikes for short trips in Kalamazoo changes at the street level are welcome
City bikers looking to switch from gas-burning vehicles to pedals for everyday travel are finding reason to hope that newly configured bike lanes will make a difference for them.
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo opens a new independent living community for older adults
People aged 60 and older are retiring in huge numbers. They’re more active, live longer, and embrace more innovative ways to live independently than earlier retirees. Revel Creek at the Heritage Community in Kalamazoo was built for them.
Self-driving electric vehicle donation boosts research opportunities at Western Michigan University
New research opportunities will position Western Michigan University students to be at the forefront of emerging technologies and set them up for success in the sustainable energy field.
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy unveils new Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan
“This is a dream that has been in the works for over 20 years, and we are so excited to finally be able to share the Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve with everyone,” says an official for the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.
Voices of Youth: How to be better at recycling household waste
Recycling continues to become a more normalized part of the daily routine in many households, but most people don’t know what happens to the items they put in their recycling carts after waste haulers take them away.
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.
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.
Solar farming: A new kind of farm is being built on 1,000 acres in Marshall Township
The $130 million Cereal City Solar project constructed by NextEra is expected to generate $21 million in tax revenue for Marshall Township and Calhoun County and create 200 jobs during construction. It is now expected to be operational by December 2023.
Voices of Youth: Questioning the need for the grassy front yard
On average, Americans will spend 16 days of their lifetime mowing their lawn. Our Voices of Youth correspondent questions whether that really is a good idea.
For everyday riders using bikes for short trips in Kalamazoo changes at the street level are welcome
City bikers looking to switch from gas-burning vehicles to pedals for everyday travel are finding reason to hope that newly configured bike lanes will make a difference for them.
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo opens a new independent living community for older adults
People aged 60 and older are retiring in huge numbers. They’re more active, live longer, and embrace more innovative ways to live independently than earlier retirees. Revel Creek at the Heritage Community in Kalamazoo was built for them.
Self-driving electric vehicle donation boosts research opportunities at Western Michigan University
New research opportunities will position Western Michigan University students to be at the forefront of emerging technologies and set them up for success in the sustainable energy field.
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy unveils new Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan
“This is a dream that has been in the works for over 20 years, and we are so excited to finally be able to share the Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve with everyone,” says an official for the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.
Voices of Youth: How to be better at recycling household waste
Recycling continues to become a more normalized part of the daily routine in many households, but most people don’t know what happens to the items they put in their recycling carts after waste haulers take them away.
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.
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.
