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Wyatt the Boy Blacksmith (Award Winning Video!)

UPDATE - This video, produced by community member John Lacko in 2024, was awarded first place in the competitive category of Magazine Shows Independent Producer on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Alliance for Community Media (ACM) Hometown Awards in…

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Earthcraft Skill Share 2025

Brenna Pixley made her dream of bringing ancient skills to everyone come true. Earthcraft Skill Share 2025 will feature dozens of teachers who specialize in skillsets once easily found in villages around the world. From blacksmiths to butchers to tincture…

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Project Pipeline Kalamazoo

From July 23 to July 25, the Detroit chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) will host Project Pipeline Kalamazoo at Western Michigan University. This free summer camp introduces youth ages 12-18 to architecture through hands-on, real-world experiences.…

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A Talk with State Rep. Matt Longjohn

"Now, in Michigan, I have the privilege not only to represent the 40th House District, but to serve the health of 10 million Michiganders," said State Representative Matt Lohnjohn. "I take that responsibility seriously and focus heavily on health and…

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“It’s a really tough time.”

“X” arrived in the United States eager to get a masters degree and further his education so that he could return to ****** where he could better help his country. But life as an international student took several unexpected turns…

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“A Peaceful Ending to Our Life”

National non-profit Compassion & Choices advocates for the legalization of medical aid in dying, which gives those with a terminal illness and less than six months left to live the option of a peaceful death. Medical aid in dying is…

Young children sit on a colorful play parachute in Bronson Park. A man wearing several hats stacked one on top of another other reads to them. Two adults hold the parachute over the children to keep them dry from rain.
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Party in the Park: A Celebration of Early Childhood Literacy

Ready to Read is a “Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) outreach program that encourages parents and caregivers to share books with children from birth to five years of age.” Every year, they put on Party in the Park, a celebration of early childhood…

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