Civic Snapshot: July 10, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Utility Policy Committee
The UPC reviewed the neighborhood expansion policy with focus on clarifying subsidy payments related to water connections. The committee received updates on the capital improvement plan, with projects expected to be detailed by September. The meeting also included a review…
Care Collective of Southwest Michigan
Care Collective of Southwest Michigan partners with local BIPOC and LGBTQIA-led organizations to distribute free menstrual products and diapers throughout the community. “We know that when we provide products to young people and to families that the whole family benefits,”…
Civic Snapshot: July 9, 2025 City of Kalamazoo City Planning Commission
The Planning Commission considered special use permits for two significant Kalamazoo projects. The first permit discussed was for a rooming house at an existing dwelling on Lake Street, owned by Housing Now LLC. The permit seeks to convert the dwelling…
Fishing with PAL
The Kalamazoo Police Athletic League (PAL) helps bridge the gap between youth and police officers through programs and activities. Their newest youth program, Fishing with PAL, teaches the essentials of fishing. Kids learn to assemble fishing poles, hook worms, and…
Kalamazoo Youth Pride 2025
Kalamazoo Youth Pride held its second event on Saturday, June 28, providing LGBTQ+ kids a safe place for them to be themselves. Many kids came with their parents and grandparents, while others came with supportive friends looking for a sense…
Civic Snapshot: July 7, 2025 Charter Township of Comstock Board of Trustees
The board addressed several key issues including budget adjustments, ordinance enforcement, and the potential installation of weather sirens. The board approved a motion to promote a new ordinance officer, allowing for more effective enforcement and cleanup operations in the township.…
Civic Snapshot: July 8, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees
In their work session the Board welcomed a public official update from kalamazoo County Deputy Uglade who reviewed highlights from the new and ongoing Community Policing Program. Planning Director Jodi Stefforia reviewed achievements, goals, and vision for the Township Planning…
Civic Snapshot: July 7, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Commission was updated on ongoing development projects by Deputy City Manager, Rebekah Kik as she reviewed progress on the Arcadia Creek Festival site and the 322 Stockbridge development.
Why Pride Still Matters
From June 6-7th, non-profit OutFront Kalamazoo, which primarily serves the LGBTQ+ community and their allies in Southwest Michigan, hosted Kalamazoo Pride 2025. This event served as a fundraiser to support OutFront’s year-round programming and services. We spoke with Kalamazoo Pride…
Connecting Communities: Naturalizing the Kalamazoo River, Battle Creek Unlimited
Battle Creek Unlimited is an economic development non-profit that has aquired 10 acres along the Kalamazoo River that runs through downtown. For decades, this area has been a highly industrial one, with the banks of the river reflecting that. A…
