Tiny houses on the Northside
Tiny houses on the Northside Fran Dwight
Tiny houses on the Northside
Tiny houses on the Northside Fran Dwight

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Feature Story Black Arts Festival Arts and Culture

10 things to know about Kalamazoo's Black Arts and Cultural CenterA conversation with Dani Lewis

Maya JamesThursday, July 4, 2024
Since its inception 38 years ago, the Black Arts & Cultural Center has been expanding its programming, moving locations, and even opening a new Cafe. With the Black Arts Festival coming soon, we catch up with Dani Lewis about BACC's past, present, and future.
Feature Story Global Ties Building Communities

Bringing the world to Kalamazoo for idea exchange; Global Ties hosts diplomacy summit

Mark WedelThursday, July 4, 2024
Global Ties Kalamazoo connects people from around the world with their counterparts for meaningful conversation. To further promote the exchange of ideas, the organization is also hosting a Diplomacy Begins Here summit on July 11 and 12. Find out more here.
Feature Story Scenes from Z Acres Community Development

Planting the Z flag: One writer finds her version of home

Zinta AistarsThursday, July 4, 2024
On this birthdate of our nation's freedom, maybe you, too,  have dreams of finding your own version of independence and home. As the child of Latvian immigrants, Zinta Aistars never felt quite at home. Until she discovered a remote 10 acres with a 'writer's cottage.' Twelve years ago, she found Z Acres. And hasn't looked back.
Feature Story small-hunting-8 Equity

How Hunt 2 Heal provides free, accessible opportunity to spend time outdoors

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 30, 2024
Carson Nyenhuis started Hunt 2 Heal to provide an accessible outdoor experience for others after being outdoors helped him recover from a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Feature Story SMALL-Adaptive-Zip Equity

Muskegon adventure park showcases accessible recreation

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 30, 2024
Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park, located in Muskegon State Park, offers accessible recreation activities such as zip lining, archery, luge, rock climbing, and more.
Longform Series Teaser: Green Burial. Artist's comment: "A body transferring energy back into nature, back to the stars, and roots of dandelions releasing seeds." Sustainability

Green burial: An eco-friendly option increasingly embraced by families and faith communities

Casey GrootenThursday, June 27, 2024
Considering a green (or natural) burial for yourself or a loved one? An eco-friendly burial is a way of caring for the dead that minimizes environmental impact. Learn what is involved, about local initiatives, and how faith communities provide support.
Feature Story BIPOC Tech Technology and Innovation

Battle Creek is ground zero to change complexion of the region’s tech sector

Jane ParikhThursday, June 27, 2024
 “The exponential growth of electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, and semiconductor industry investments provides underserved populations an opportunity to leapfrog into higher-paying careers, and solidify African American economic freedom for decades.”
Feature Story County HOusing Community Development

County's Housing for All building momentum in Kalamazoo

Mark WedelThursday, June 27, 2024
Approved in 2020, the Kalamazoo County Homes for All Millage was a historic gesture by voters to increase housing affordability in the area. What's been the progress so far? County Housing Director Mary Balkema recently gave a rundown of past, present, and future projects.
Feature Story Kalamazoo County Land Bank Community Development

After years of planning, Eastside Square condominiums set to open in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, June 27, 2024
Long-awaited Eastside Square, a mixed-use housing and commercial development on East Main conceived of by residents in partnership with the Kalamazoo County Land Bank, is complete and ready for occupancy. 
Feature Story Binder Park Zoo Arts and Culture

Day Trippers and Staycationers: A wealth of fun options for families in the Cereal City

Jane ParikhThursday, June 27, 2024
With the holiday weekend approaching, there's a lot to be said for staying close to home. In the first of this summer series focused on touring Calhoun County, we share fun family things to do in Battle Creek. Next up: new and old ways to learn about Cereal City's rich history.  
Longform The Inclusive Health Care Taskforce hosted an information and resource fair on June 13. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan coalition works to address health disparities for older adults

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 27, 2024
A broad coalition of Michigan organizations has come together to address health disparities that affect Michigan's rapidly growing population of older adults.
Partner Content OUCARES day camps create a space where autistic kids don’t feel judged, gain some independence from parents, and interact with peers. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, June 26, 2024
Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.
Longform Molly Brouwer, infant and family specialist; Bethany Vukusic, Maternal Infant Health Program team su Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

How public health cares for Michigan's infants and new parents

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, June 25, 2024
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Feature Story Devin DuMond KCAD, Assistant Professor, Digital Art & Design | Illustration Program

KCAD educator and artist Devin DuMond paints path for public art

Rapid GrowthTuesday, June 25, 2024
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
Feature Story Children enjoy a fresh and nutritious meal with local produce, inspired by culinary professionals. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

How 10 Cents a Meal brings healthy food to more Michigan kids

Kelsey SandersMonday, June 24, 2024
The Michigan program supplements the food service programs’ budgets for fresh produce, encouraging a greater menu variety and healthier eating habits for kids statewide. 
Longform Two sisters Entrepreneurship

Siblings without rivalry: Two sisters reunite by running community-driven Kalamazoo businesses

Zinta AistarsThursday, June 20, 2024
There's the story. And then there's the story behind the story. Zinta Aistars uncovers a moving tale of how two community-positive entrepreneurs (who happen to be sisters) took very different paths in life — that ultimately converged in their hometown of Kalamazoo.
Feature Story UnSilenced Safe Communities

Breaking her silence to help other victims of sex trafficking in Battle Creek

Jane ParikhThursday, June 20, 2024
“We build a rapport and connect them to services they need. It’s not so much about education. It’s about awareness and doing street outreach to connect with victims. As they pursue recovery we want them to know they’re not walking that journey alone,”
Feature Story Drama Mamas Kalamazoo Central Arts and Culture

Amplifying the arts: Drama Mamas fundraising to make sure K Central stage voices are heard

Mike WenningerThursday, June 20, 2024
"Can you hear us NOW?" Drama Mamas (Papas and rising student stars, too) are raising money to purchase microphones to make sure that Kalamazoo Central High School cast members have their stage voices heard.
Longform Washtenaw County CMH reception Healthy Communities

Connecting to mental health services is as simple as picking up a phone

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, June 18, 2024
For Michiganders who are looking for answers on mental health care or are having a mental health crisis, help is only a phone call away.
Feature Story BC Housing Community Development

Foundation for housing equity in Battle Creek to be created with community

Thursday, June 13, 2024
A recent gathering of housing advocates in Battle Creek focused on systemic inequities and how to address them. The discussion is part of work that will culminate in the building of a housing equity plan for the community.
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Battle Creek

New leader of Battle Creek’s Burma Center talks challenges and opportunities

“My biggest passion and mission for the Burma Center is to empower our people and make these people valued in this community and make sure that their voices are heard so that they can thrive alongside other people here so they can be successful like other families." For the full story, click here. For more stories, please visit here.
 

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Kalamazoo's Healthy House for Women offers women in recovery a loving place to stay

"Our core values are to be sober, safe, and self-sufficient. I think there is a balance between self-sufficiency and community. I don’t want the women to think they can do everything by themselves.". Read the full story here. Read more stories here.
 

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