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Jane Parikh

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Jane Parikh is a freelance reporter and writer with more than 20 years of experience and also is the owner of In So Many Words based in Battle Creek. She is the Project Editor for On the Ground Battle Creek.

Jane Parikh's Latest Articles

From tiny tappers to grown-up groovers, Battle Creek’s new Dancescape gets people movin’

Blending passion with purpose, Martina Reed’s new studio, Dancescape, brings high-energy dance classes to kids and adults in Battle Creek, creating an inclusive space where all ages can move, grow, and groove.

Bloom where you’re pampered: Battle Creek’s first full-service salon & spa celebrates growth

After 30 years behind the chair, Angie English transformed her passion for helping others into Bloom Beauty & Wellness, creating a space where beauty, wellness, and community come together.

Lakeview’s Minges Brook Elementary named one of America’s Healthiest Schools

Once considered an overlooked option by parents, Minges Brook Elementary has transformed into a nationally recognized leader in student health and trauma-informed education.

GVSU, local leaders, celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as central to regional transformation

The newly renovated Battle Creek Innovation Hub, launched through a partnership between GVSU, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Battle Creek Unlimited, aims to drive education, entrepreneurship, and community growth in Southwest Michigan.

Thrift with a mission: New Marshall store turns bargains into lifelines for Veterans

A new thrift store in Marshall, opened by Volunteers of America Michigan, is revitalizing a once-vacant plaza while supporting veterans and sustainability efforts through secondhand shopping.

Celebrating and honoring Battle Creek’s Latin American cultures and contributions

Battle Creek celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through vibrant cultural events, educational initiatives, and community advocacy led by the Battle Creek Latin American Heritage Initiative with support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation.

Solutions at home: How Battle Creek leaders are rethinking housing

Battle Creek is reimagining housing — with ideas such as ADUs, cottage courts, and zoning reforms — to ensure affordability and inclusion across income levels.

Making radio waves at Harper Creek High School

Students at Harper Creek High are launching WHCX 97.1 FM, a low-power radio station to share school and community news.

From bouquets to carnation creatures: Plumeria celebrates 10 years with bold expansion

Thinking outside the bouquet, Elisha Mayes' Plumeria Botanical Boutique in Battle Creek celebrates 10 years and a bold new chapter.

Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek plays a key role in unlocking housing for the justice-involved

A new state-funded program in Calhoun and St. Joseph counties helps justice-involved individuals secure stable housing through landlord partnerships and financial incentives.

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