Month: April 2025
“We need to listen to what they put on the table.”
Kalamazoo Moms Demand Action member Rick Omilian stresses the importance of youth voices in discussions…
Emerging Leaders Summit to End Gun Violence
On March 14th, community members gathered in the Girl Scout Building for the Community Presentation…
Civic Snapshot: March 19, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Environmental Concerns Committee
The Commission explored the concept of green burials with a presentation from Peter Quakenbush, highlighting…
Civic Snapshot: March 18, 2025 Kalamazoo County Board
The Board presented a proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week supported by YWCA Kalamazoo, emphasizing…
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Officially Losing Federal Funding
Today, the Michigan Immigration Rights Center (MIRC) officially received word that they’re losing federal funding…
Civic Snapshot: March 18, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Historic District Commission
Members deliberate on several applications concerning alterations to properties within the historic district. A significant…
Civic Snapshot: March 13, 2025 Comstock Township Planning Commission
The Commission considers a site plan for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant, which includes a dual-lane…
Civic Snapshot: March 10, 2025 Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees
The Board discussed ongoing and planned road projects, including funding and budget allocations. Public comments…
Connecting Communities: Changing the Way We Pay for Healthcare in Michigan
How can changing the way we pay for healthcare improve our communities? Bill Farmer is…
Civic Snapshot: March 12, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission
The commission reviewed reappointments for members Nora Harris, Patrick Veil, and Dusty Martin to serve…
Civic Snapshot: March 11, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeals Board
New members Ashley Huber and Regina Miller are introduced to the board. Assistant Chief Victor…
