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General interest stories about your local community
Stories That Work For Good – Can-Do Kalamazoo, Brot & Butter
Deniz is the master baker and owner of Brot & Butter, an Artisan Bakery "Born in Germany, baked in Kalamazoo." Her mother loved to bake back home in Germany, filling Deniz' youth with the aromas, warmth, and tradition of homemade…
The Fatherhood Network – A Support Network For Fathers By Fathers
Kevin Lavender Jr., along with Derek Miller and Jacob Pinney Johnson, take viewers on a journey into the heart of the Fatherhood Network. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this powerful organization is dedicated to supporting fathers and families, providing a global…
“Helping Grow Small Businesses, to Make our Entire Community a Healthier Place” – Can-Do Kalamazo…
In 2023, Adam Castle had a vision for a business—he just needed a little help cultivating it. Through Can-Do Kalamazoo's business classes, personalized plan-building, and entrepreneurial resources, Adam transformed this idea into Green Man Gardening, a thriving business rooted in…
NOBLE Listening Session: Douglass Community Association, May 19, 2026
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), through its West Michigan Chapter, hosted a Community Listening Session in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 19, 2026. The event provided a welcoming forum where community members, local stakeholders, and law enforcement…
There is a Space for You – OutFront Kalamazoo
Since 1987, OutFront Kalamazoo has worked to advance social justice, build coalitions, change hearts, and open minds in Kalamazoo County so that all people can live authentically and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. OutFront…
New Moms in Oshtemo Eligible for RX Kids Cash
The communities within Kalamazoo County, including Wakeshma Township, City of Galesburg, and Oshtemo Township, join forces to support new mothers and their babies. The RX Kids initiative offers cash support to help families navigate the financial challenges of the first…
Career Quest – Grappling with Greatness
In this episode of Career Quest, viewers step onto the mat to explore the world of wrestling through the perspective of a dedicated student-athlete, alongside insight from a high school coach whose experience in education and mentorship adds a broader…
