On Friday nights at Martini's, The Birdseed Salesmen's jazz drifts across the wildflower-edged patio where conversations about sled dogs, art weirdos, punk rock, and everyday life reveal the quirky sense of place that makes Vine unlike anywhere else in town.
The Van Buren Conservation District is continuing efforts to eradicate Kudzu in Southwest Michigan while encouraging residents to help identify and report both Kudzu and Japanese Knotweed, two aggressive invasive plants that threaten native ecosystems and infrastructure.
Facing eviction in Kalamazoo? Local housing advocates, fair housing experts, and Legal Aid attorneys explain tenants' rights, common eviction pitfalls, and the critical steps to take before a housing dispute leads to court.
As thousands head downtown for the KIA Fair, Pride, the Do-Dah Parade, and other events, understanding parking, walking, and transportation options can make the weekend far less stressful.
Amy Williams, the new president of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, brings a community-focused vision shaped by her success in Savannah, aiming to make symphony music more accessible and inviting to people across Kalamazoo.
At the Gilmore Piano Festival finale in Kalamazoo, Grammy-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner and fellow jazz innovators delivered a daring, emotionally charged performance that proved the city’s audience is sophisticated enough to embrace adventurous modern jazz.
A downtown Kalamazoo hair salon is transforming into an intimate monthly live music venue, where Trim Salon owner Patti Ann McNulty hosts folk and Americana concerts in a uniquely DIY community space.
A lively Downtown Kalamazoo walking audit highlights community-driven ideas and upcoming “Streets for All” improvements aimed at creating a safer, more welcoming, and pedestrian-friendly city center.
Kalamazoo’s shift from one-way to two-way streets reflects centuries of evolving transportation as the city reimagines a more walkable, people-centered downtown.
Edison Initiatives was formed to help others become homeowners and build wealth.
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