Connecting Communities – Data Centers Coming to a Community Near You?
When a data center makes plans to build a facility in Pavilion Township, residents nearly shut down the township hall meeting due to the number of interested folks who wanted to join the meeting and share their thoughts about the…
Kinetic Imaging – 2024/2025 Student Work: Episode 1
This episode highlights student work from across the Kinetic Imaging Program from Animation, Video Art, Game Art, Coding Lab, as well as Time and Process classes. This student work runs the gamet from narrative to experimental and highlights the wide…
What’s Really Good – James Mattox
Matthew Lipsey talks with James Mattox Jr., founder of Make Your Own Way Studios. James paved his way as a clothing designer by following his childhood dreams and trusting his creativity. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:49 James…
Oshtemo Township – Township Board – December 23, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board
The board discusses the resolution to request county assistance for sewer system improvements and plans to use Kalamazoo County Board of Public Works bonds for funding. They address the extension of the police protection contract with Kalamazoo County, ensuring favorable…
What’s Really Good – Solomon Carpenter
In this episode of What's Really Good, host Matthew Lipsey welcomes Solomon Carpenter, a Kalamazoo resident with a passion for community and politics. Solomon shares his journey, from running for city commissioner to his ideas for revitalizing Kalamazoo through community-focused…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Thriftability
MRC Industries, a non-profit specializing in uplifting individuals with disabilities and mental illness, will be opening a thrift shop on Gull Rd. to help support their mission. The new store, called ThriftAbility, will provide real-world skills and opportunities for their…
All Stories Matter – Andre Locket, living a life of purpose
Andre is proud of his Kalamazoo roots. He says living in a small town offers many advantages including strong community connections, family values, and opportunities to follow your dreams. And Andre, with the support of his father and mother, has…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Annual “Souper Social” Feeds Unhoused & Builds Community
Each year, as December’s cold settles in, a familiar tradition brings warmth to Kalamazoo’s unhoused community. On December 16, 2025, volunteers gathered at the Edison Neighborhood Association for the annual Souper Social Meal Prep with Kalamazoo Together Volunteers for the…
Equitable Community Development – Student Housing
Explore the affordable housing options available to WMU Students on and around campus. Tenants and managers can face potential hurdles, which inform the experiences they'll have in rental properties. Priced Out Students in Kalamazoo Struggle to Stay Housed By Chidalu…
Comstock Charter Township – December 17, 2025 Comstock Township Downtown Development Authority
NOTE: The beginning of this meeting was affected by technical difficulties, resulting in an absence of audio signal. Audio resumes around the eight minute mark. Key topics included the ongoing Kings Highway River Street project with updates on storefront openings…
