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Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo fire Community Development

Northside pride abides, takes fire in stride, rallies behind fire survivors

Gerry HoffmannMonday, June 8, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Grassroots COVID19 Healthy Communities

Battle Creek Michigan Area Covid19/Coronavirus Grassroots Resource Network rises to help neighbors

Jane SimonsMonday, March 30, 2020
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek Gardens Community Development

Empty lots in Battle Creek? There's more than one way to put them to use

Jane SimonsThursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Census Diversity

Efforts mount to get everyone counted in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, March 5, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek BCU Economic Development

BCU event explores the changing ways of economic development

Jane SimonsThursday, February 20, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Oakwood Fix It Community Development

Three residents who are working with neighbors to create a better Oakwood Neighborhood in Kalamazoo

Al JonesThursday, February 6, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Oakwood Community Development

Oakwood is a place where kids – and sometimes deer – can play in the streets

Al JonesThursday, January 23, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Oakwood intro Diversity

Oakwood: A Kalamazoo neighborhood hidden in plain sight

Al JonesThursday, January 16, 2020
Feature Story Dairy Queen Community Development

Countdown: Stories readers loved from Southwest Michigan's Second Wave in 2019

Kathy JenningsThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story Kelli Scott Community Development

What lies ahead for Battle Creek and Calhoun County in 2020?

Jane SimonsThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek ALICE Sustainability

Who works for ALICE households in Battle Creek who cannot afford the basics?

Jane SimonsThursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story In 1959, the Ferraro family had recently moved into the Vine neighborhood and just sat down to dinne Community Development

Neighborhood legacy: The Ferraro family has been growing in the Vine for over 60 years

Theresa Coty O'NeilThursday, December 5, 2019
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek Public Defender Office Community Development

Calhoun County creates Public Defender Office so everyone can have experienced, capable defense

Jane SimonsThursday, November 21, 2019
Feature Story Hub ONE Community Development

Can four Kalamazoo-area nonprofits working together improve services to those they assist?

Mark WedelThursday, October 17, 2019
Feature Story On the Ground Vine Parking Community Development

Walking audits and parking regulations: Kalamazoo seeks your input for changes in Vine

Theresa Coty O'NeilThursday, September 26, 2019
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