At Ada and Simpson Streets, new and rehabbed homes are making a difference
Many generations could be living in these homes. Thanks to a new program, the homes will be kept affordable for 99 years.
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Local Realtors urged to explore how they can help when it comes to answering the housing crisis
Can Realtors be part of the solution when it comes to solving the housing crisis? One local Realtor urges her collegues to find a way.
Battle Creek volunteer Kathy Antaya: Advocate and champion for people who are poor or discriminated against
Through community gardening, Kathy Antaya became involved in equity and racial healing initiatives. "I’m a full-time volunteer and community activist,” she says.
Day-to-day interactions with happy customers keeps Pastrami Joe’s owner going
In 2022, Andrew Scibbe’ purchased Pastrami Joe’s Deli in Marshall. Two years later, he reopened a second location in downtown Battle Creek.
New complex at Burdick and Vine will mark the intersection of needed housing and healthy living
Jamauri Bogan is partnering with Bronson Healthcare to build an 85-unit, mixed-use residential complex that helps address the critical shortage of housing in Kalamazoo County.
Lifelong dream realized with opening of catering and takeout business in Battle Creek
Mitts 2 Pits Catering is the latest tenant in a building at 78 Calhoun Street that has incubated dreams for several restaurateurs in Battle Creek. Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Benjamin and Denise Young, the catering and take-out business opened its first brick-and-mortar location in April. Here's their story.
La Loma Supermercado brings authentic flavors — and cultural pride — to Battle Creek
La Loma Supermercado, a new $3 million Mexican and Latin American grocery and taqueria in Battle Creek, is bringing authentic flavors, cultural connection, and community vibrancy to the region.
La Loma Supermercado trae sabores auténticos — y orgullo cultural — a Battle Creek
La Loma Supermercado, un nuevo supermercado y taquería de $3 millones en Battle Creek, está trayendo sabores auténticos, conexión cultural y mayor vitalidad comunitaria a la región.
A different kind of fight club: ChampsDen is a place to spar and a safe haven for young people
ChampsDen Boxing Club in the basement of a home in the Edison neighborhood was created in 2019 by Kalamazoo native Jadschi Green who has boxing in his blood.
