Wheel the World puts Kalamazoo on the map for accessible travel
Wheel the World’s accessibility audit has positioned Kalamazoo as a national leader in inclusive travel, benefiting both visitors and local residents.
Winter heating relief gets a boost with over $19K from Guys Who Give
Guys Who Give donated over $19,000 to Community Homeworks to help Kalamazoo-area homeowners facing critical winter heating and furnace repair needs.
The GOAT with the Nikon: Inside the unfiltered life of Fran Dwight
Fran Dwight, Second Wave photographer and newly named Community Medal of Arts award recipient, channels her introverted insecurity into a fearless, community-rooted body of work that captures Kalamazoo with honesty, empathy, and decades-deep artistry.
Family’s culinary vision takes flight with newest Latin American eatery at Kellogg Field
San Francisco Latin American Cuisine, a high-end eatery featuring bold flavors from across Latin America, has taken flight inside the Battle Creek Executive Airport, bringing a major-city dining experience to Kellogg Field.
Voices of Youth: What A Do Theatre helping the performing arts thrive in Battle Creek
What A Do Theatre is helping keep the performing arts vibrant in Battle Creek by giving young actors (and adults) a welcoming space to build confidence, skills, and community on stage.
Michigan steps up with stipends for the teachers who shape a child’s first five years
Michigan is launching a $16 million pilot to boost wages for early childhood educators. Battle Creek early childhood leaders respond.
Remembering the Block: How Black history and culture inform Kalamazoo’s present
As downtown Kalamazoo transforms, residents are turning to the deep history of Black art, culture, and community on North Burdick Street to ground the present by understanding and respecting the city's roots.
Poet’s Press: ‘My Church Poem 2025’ by Buddy Hannah
Local poet Buddy Hannah pens a poem about his longtime church, Allen Chapel A.M.E., which celebrates its 170th year as one of the oldest African American churches in Kalamazoo.
Youth Reviewer Lab: ‘Northern Lights’ ignite Kalamazoo Junior Symphony season
The Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra opened its season with a polished, emotionally charged performance of Bruch and Sibelius, showcasing the young musicians’ dedication and artistry as captured through the perspective of a youth reviewer.
FOCUS Forward program tackles the ‘Failure to Launch’ crisis among youth in Calhoun County
FOCUS Forward, a holistic, trauma-informed support program by Starr Commonwealth, is addressing the rising “Failure to Launch” crisis by helping vulnerable 16- to 24-year-olds overcome barriers like housing, transportation, and poverty to pursue education, stability, and employment.
