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Owners of historic homes cherish their caretaking role 'in the stream of American history' in Vine
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
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The Foundry announces first tenant for $10 million redevelopment project
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The Reality Factory: Where working together helps dreams come true
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 17, 2015
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The Kelsey Block in downtown Three Rivers to undergo renovation
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, October 15, 2015
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WMU readies Heritage Hall for grand re-opening
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
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Paw Paw redevelopment brings together craft beer, trails, recreation area
Jeremy Martin
Thursday, September 17, 2015
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Big changes at Open Roads and some big shoes to fill
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, September 17, 2015
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Community rallies around Riverview Launch project
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 3, 2015
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Kalamazoo explores steps to build housing market
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, July 30, 2015
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Two businesses receive design services in Three Rivers
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, July 9, 2015
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Heritage Tower plans move forward in Battle Creek
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
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Culture Is Not Optional explores many ways to build community
Jane C. Parikh
Thursday, December 4, 2014
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Community Inclusive Recreation: Taking inclusion downtown
Jane C. Parikh
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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Kalamazoo Community Foundation's former space now for rent downtown
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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Building Communities
Three Rivers builds its downtown with Main Street initiative
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, October 9, 2014
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ArtSensical finds ways to paint the town and create colorfully
Jane C. Parikh
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Second chances for the two- and four-legged
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
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One idea leads to another at Riverview Launch
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, September 11, 2014
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New initiative in place to revitalize downtown Battle Creek
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
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