Edison Neighborhood

Named after a neighborhood school, the Edison Environmental Science Academy, a magnet elementary school, which was in turn, named after Thomas Edison, America’s best-known inventor, the Edison neighborhood is largely comprised of production, service and construction workers, people who have literally helped build and rebuild the city, as well as healthcare, office, and food service workers, people who take care of the city and its residents. And in the spirit of its namesake, Edison continues to invent itself, even when growth and revitalization have failed to deliver on hoped-for promises.With recent economic upturns both for the neighborhood and the city, as well as community and police efforts to lessen violent crime, the future looks bright. 

Edison is the first neighborhood being covered in the “On the Ground" series which amplifies the voices of Edison Neighborhood residents. Over three months, Second Wave journalists will be embedded in the Edison Neighborhood to explore topics of importance to residents, business owners, and other members of the community. 

The On the Ground program is made possible by funding from the City of Kalamazoo, LISC, the Fetzer Institute, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, Michigan WORKS!, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.

Longform Edison Variety Show A Way Home Housing Solutions Community Development

Edison variety show raises funds and awareness of homebuyers' need for down payment assistance

Mark WedelThursday, October 17, 2024
Longform Lawonda White Kids and Education

An Edison Dreamery: Trained childcare staff employed at early education centers across Kalamazoo

Mark WedelThursday, April 18, 2024
Longform Best of 2023 Arts and Culture

Beyond words: Kalamazoo in photos, 2023

Fran DwightThursday, January 4, 2024
Feature Story Literacy Lane Building Communities

From litter to literacy: Trail and playstreet coming to Edison celebrate nature and reading

Mark WedelThursday, December 14, 2023
Feature Story Housing Solutions Hawthorne Park Apartments Building Communities

Groundwork is being laid for 36-unit Hawthorne Park apartments in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, August 31, 2023
Longform National Night Out Safe Communities

Kalamazoo's National Night Out goes all out in six neighborhoods

Al JonesThursday, August 3, 2023
Feature Story Sean Hollins Entrepreneurship

Kalamazoo's RJ’s Printing legacy grows with new chapter and new owner

Mike WenningerThursday, July 27, 2023
Feature Story Brad Miller Healthy Communities

Florganoleptic Music: Cosmic Knot jams with plants for KVCC Foodways Symposium

Mark WedelThursday, April 13, 2023
Longform Valhalla Entrepreneurship

Valhalla: Kalamazoo meadery with all the Viking feels

Mark WedelThursday, April 6, 2023
Feature Story Earth Day 2023 Building Communities

Kalamazoo Earth Day 2023 Festival on the horizon

Al JonesThursday, March 16, 2023
Feature Story Confections with Convictions Entrepreneurship

Kalamazoo chocolate shop expands its sweet spot to help those rebuilding their lives

Al JonesThursday, February 9, 2023
Feature Story Downpayment Assistance Building Communities

Downpayment Assistance in Kalamazoo expands to help more people buy homes

Al JonesWednesday, January 25, 2023
Feature Story OTG KAlamazoo Ring Camera System Safe Communities

Doorbell camera program helps 200 Kalamazoo area households find a bit more security

Al JonesThursday, December 15, 2022
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Edison Jazz Fest Arts and Culture

There will be music in the streets when the first Edison Jazz Fest gets underway in September

Mark WedelThursday, September 1, 2022
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