Comstock Township – Township Board – March 16, 2026 Meeting
The board discusses the urgency of appointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to ensure a quorum for upcoming meetings. They deliberate on public comment procedures, deciding to maintain two public comment periods with the first restricted to…
Kalamazoo City Commission – March 16, 2026 Business Meeting
The Commission addressed the approval of Safe Routes to School projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety on Howard Street and Winchell Avenue. The meeting highlighted community concerns and the commission's commitment to incorporating community feedback into project designs, ensuring safer…
Connecting Communities – Peace House: A Neighborhood Haven For Kids
Meet the three co-founders of Peace House, a free after school program for kids in the Eastside neighborhood, as they share stories along with Jennifer Spicer a current mom with children at Peace House and Pereshieanna Smith one of the…
Kalamazoo City Commission – Committee of the Whole – March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
During the Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Monday, the main focus was on the "B On Burdick" project, a proposed mixed-use, mixed-income development in collaboration with Bronson Hospital. The project aims to provide workforce housing…
Kalamazoo & You – Kalamazoo’s New City Manager, Malcolm Hankins
Getting to know Kalamazoo's New City Manager, Mike Smith sits down with Malcolm Hankins, the new city manager. Hankins, a second-generation public servant with three decades of government experience, discusses his initial months in Kalamazoo, his approach to engaging with…
All Stories Matter – Katey and Chris, why we love performing, the Civic, and life!
Katey Martinek and Christopher Blades have been on stage since childhood although on different stages and in different cities. They met on the Civic theatre stage and formed a friendship that spans time and space. From sharing “belly laughs” while…
Comstock Township – Planning Commission – March 12, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission covered multiple agenda items on March 12, including the approval of a site condominium plan proposed by Watts Construction. The plan involves developing affordable housing in the township. The meeting includes significant citizen…
Oshtemo Township – Planning Commission – March 12, 2026 Meeting
The commission addresses the addition of battery energy storage systems to the agenda and discusses the Master Streets plan. The meeting features a public hearing where residents express concerns about zoning changes affecting their properties, the impact of energy systems…
Celebrating Community – Women’s History Month
March marks Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” In light of the theme, PMN interviewed local female leaders that are trailblazing a path for women in Kalamazoo. This video is part…
City of Kalamazoo – March 12, 2026 Utility Policy Committee Meeting
The Committee considers updates on the water system, financial reports, and potential expansions of water service. The meeting included a detailed report from James Baker on the state of the water system, highlighting water quality, consumption, and infrastructure improvements. Financial…
