Amplify Kalamazoo – Kid’s Participate in PMN’s “Mobile Podcast” Float in 2025 Holiday Parade
Marvinetta Penn hosts a “mobile podcast,” with kids participating aboard Public Media Network’s float entry in the Kalamazoo Holiday Parade, November 2025.
Connecting Communities Shorts – “Kanoe the Kazoo” Fall Colors Tour
Connecting Communities joined the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council on their last Kanoe the Kazoo event of the season. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the team spoke with some attendees and got some footage of attendees enjoying the beautiful…
Neighborhood Narratives – Will Atkinson: My Purpose Story
Will Atkinson narrates his life journey from growing up in Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo to becoming a key figure in his community. Influenced by his supportive family and inspiring coaches, Will develops a strong moral compass and a desire to…
Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees – November 24, 2025 Meeting
In the Township Board Meeting focusing on non-motorized improvements and zoning updates, the board reviews the completion of non-motorized pathway projects. The projects enhanced sidewalk connections, including ADA ramps and pathways to neighborhoods like Grand Prairie. The board considers updating…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Serenity House Opens as New Transitional Home for Kalamazoo Families
Kalamazoo Housing Advocates celebrated the grand opening of Serenity House on November 17, unveiling an 11-bedroom transitional housing facility designed to support families moving from homelessness to long-term stability. During a guided tour of the space, Executive Director Sarah Cain…
All Stories Matter – David F. Gakodi, Concept Artist and so much more Part II
In this continuation of David F. Gakodi’s story, the conversation goes deeper into the people and experiences that shaped who he is today. David reflects on his childhood—moving from place to place, observing the world around him, and discovering a…
Special Presentation – Kalamazoo Holiday Parade – November 22, 2025
The magic of the season filled downtown Kalamazoo as people gathered for the 2025 Holiday Parade, and Public Media Network was there to capture every moment. From high-energy marching bands and holiday floats to community groups, this year’s parade celebrated…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Road Diet Coming to Milwood
What Is a Road Diet? City Explains Safety-Focused Street Changes A recent explanation from city staff shed light on an increasingly common transportation strategy: the road diet. Road diets aren’t about reducing traffic—they’re primarily a safety tool for traffic calming.…
Comstock Township – Planning Commission – November 20, 2025 Meeting
Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 20, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The commission continues reviewing a proposed ordinance for battery energy storage systems. Key topics included safety measures, site selection criteria, and community…
Kalamazoo Public Schools – November 20, 2025 Board of Education Meeting
The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board Meeting held on November 15, 2025, at Edison Academy, included recognitions of student achievements, including students from Edison Academy and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts. Principal Dr. Julie McDonald presented on Edison's educational…
