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General interest stories about your local community
Sister Circles with 333 Wellness
In todays fast-paced world, finding moments of solace and support is essential, especially for marginalized communities. Sister Circles, a transformative initiative by 333 Wellness, provides a nurturing haven for Black and Brown women to connect, heal, and empower each other.…
Mosaic Dance Center: Of Art and Athleticism
A few months ago, my teenage son asked me to give him a ride to watch his friend’s dance studio perform at the high school stage in Martin, MI, in the middle of a Sunday afternoon. I had imagined cutesy…
Viva La Causa!
Hundreds of students participated in the Cesar Chavez March on April 23, 2024. This annual event celebrates the farmworker community, particularly migrant workers, and sheds light on Cesar Chavez's fight for their civil rights.
Sisters Serving: WMU Sorority Cleans Up Highway for Earth Day!
The sisters of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. at WMU adopted a three-mile stretch of Gull Road as part of MDOT's Adopt-a-Highway program. In honor of Earth Day, they got together to pick up trash and leave the roads clean,…
Greatness Within: The Albert White Story
Born in 1861 to a recently freed slave, Albert White went on to build several iconic structures in the Greater Kalamazoo Area, including what’s now known as WMU’s Heritage Hall, Chenery Auditorium, the Kalamazoo County Health and Human Services building,…
No Mow May: Promote Native Flora and Allow Pollinators to Thrive
Give the birds and bees a break this season as the City celebrates No Mow May - relaxing yard maintenance requirements to allow for environmental sustainability. In early Spring, floral resources may be hard to find, especially in urban and…
Meeting Brief: April 11, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education
Here are the meeting highlights for the April 11, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting. The Board welcomed students from Lincoln International Studies School, 5 students from the Loy Norrix Key club and 2 time all state athlete…
