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PMN Spring Break Camp – VFX Camp 2026 – Zombie VX
Picture a world where kids are surviving a zombie apocalypse! From heroes becoming zombies to zombies being heroes in the past. Survivors need to escape the disaster. From stop motion to claymation to scriptwriting, check out their latest projects in…
Access Kalamazoo – Meeting with Parchment Mayor Robert Britigan
As a part of the piece on the ice sports arena study conducted in the Kalamazoo area, Tobias Pixler held an interview with Mayor Robert Britigan III, discussing the potential permanent home of the Kalamazoo Curling Club in the city…
Access Kalamazoo – Sixteen Years After: The Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Recovery
In July 2010, an Enbridge pipeline rupture released nearly one million gallons of crude oil into the Kalamazoo River, becoming one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history. Immediately after the spill, benzene levels at some locations significantly…
Access Kalamazoo – Kalamazoo County Ice Arena Study
Access Kalamazoo reporter Tobias briefly discusses the recent ice arena use study, conducted in response to the issue of declining ice facilities across Kalamazoo County. The video highlights segments from an interview conducted with Parchment Mayor Robert Britigan, who discussed…
Local Stories – Bell’s Brewery Process Water Treatment Plant
From Oberon to Two-Hearted, learn about how Bell's Brewery produces their iconic craft beers and brews right at home in Kalamazoo, Michigan at their Process Water Treatment Plant and Production Facility.
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…
Local Stories – Disability Network: #DWord Bookclub
The Disability Network and the Kalamazoo Public Library partner to provide a book club exploring different literary voices specializing in the disabled space.
