When someone says, “take my hand,” there is an implicit trust that you are being led to a place that is safe. Not so for 11-year-old Erica and 13-year-old India, two of the key figures in Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s novel: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Presentations and discussions will dive into several Gilmore-related themes: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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“We did do a national search,” said Stulberg Board of Directors President Janet Gover. “We had applicants from all over the country and we ended up with the best candidate right in our backyard." Read the story: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Local veterans look back on struggle, sacrifice, and the meaning of military service: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Several Michigan playwrights’ comedic holiday productions will deck theatrical halls throughout Kalamazoo County in November and December, including three premiere productions: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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There was a time when Chuck Bentley haunted our living rooms. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the actor/filmmaker’s productions were a staple of cable-access programming. In fact, they were almost inescapable: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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A plaque recognizing Thomas Campbell, who served with George Washington almost 250 years ago, will be dedicated at the Gilmore Car Museum near Campbell’s final resting place: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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There are plenty of ways to keep your dollars local this holiday season: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Comstock resident Marcus Thompson took home three medals at the World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships, held Oct. 25-31 in Niagara Falls, New York: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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“The main thing with Veterans Day, is Veterans Day is to observe the service members that made it through their contract, that came home,” said 28-year-old Andrew Burch, Jr.: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Portage District Library’s offerings expanded beyond books long ago. But Nov. 15 will be the first time PDL will be sharing books that breathe: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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An African-American Revolutionary War soldier who survived the harsh winter of 1778 with George Washington at Valley Forge was honored near the farm in the Kalamazoo County area where he lived out his last years and is buried: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Thanksgiving weekend, still three weeks away, may be the “official” start of holiday gift shopping. Many communities, businesses, and institutions in Kalamazoo County are getting an early start: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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One of four Kalamazoo area church ladies has been reunited with her piece in a nationwide art project from 1985. Can we find the other three artists? nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Founded in November of 2015 at Comstock’s The Lamplighter, the goth-industrial dance night known as Chaos welcomed 20 guests at its first monthly gathering. Nowadays, it’s routine for 200 or more to attend: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Kalamazoo native Daniel Henry battled loss, discovered competitive tennis, and then fought for his own life on his way to becoming a successful patent attorney. Read the story:
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Life in a new country can be challenging. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s English program helps newcomers connect and become self-sufficient. Read the story:
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A local couple is bringing life back to a downtown bar:
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More than just java: Diversification, outreach, and new ideas keep Factory Coffee percolating:
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A gambit that’s paid off. A lot of chess and a lot of love have been a winning strategy for a neighborhood chess club:
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Things have changed a lot since we highlighted the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s language classes in 2022. Read the check in: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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The bike mechanics and social skills organization Open Roads moved into a much bigger shop so it can expand its work with young folks, families, the unhoused, and the community at large. Read the check in: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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After seven years in business and having grown from one location to four, Factory Coffee is on track for more expansion and internal upgrades, according to Dan Kastner, who owns the business with his wife, Emmy: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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From high-speed painting to interactive video, local creatives bring their best to Grand Rapids’ annual showcase. Learn more about Kalamazoo's ArtPrize participants: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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In 2021, a chess club for all ages had just relaunched in the city of Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood. Four years later, the club is still making moves. Read the story: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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There’s something missing at Zerø, downtown Kalamazoo’s newest bar: alcohol. Read the story: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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The 98-year-old Kalamazoo icon has been purchased by Dan and Holly Carmichael, who promise to “fill these halls with music and comedy performances of all types.” Read the full story: nowkalamazoo.org/202... at NowKalamazoo.
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Open Roads Bike Program, which offers area youth and others the opportunity to build, repair, and earn bikes, has embarked on a long journey since its inception. Read the update: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize draws to a close this Saturday, and we found a few more Kalamazoo area artists with works on display. Read the story: nowkalamazoo.org/202...
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