Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – May 19 – 24

Monday (05/19): City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole (5:00 PM, PMN4): The Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole will not hold their meeting publicly, but rather enter a closed session to discuss an attorney-client privileged communication. Kalamazoo City Commission (7:00 PM, PMN4): The…

Everyone Deserves a Second Chance: A Story of Resilience from Our Community

At Public Media Network, we believe in the power of storytelling to shift perspectives, build empathy, and strengthen our communities. One of the ways we do this is through Amplify Kalamazoo, a platform that lifts up voices you might not hear in traditional media. In…

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NEW Episode: LINK Kalamazoo – Pop-up Podcast with Gloria and Thomas

Public Media Network was on-site at the LINK event on April 17 with a pop-up podcast studio! Professionals in the area were able to mingle and network towards making new connections. Hear how Gloria and Thomas…

NEW Episode: All Stories Matter – Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber

Clarence Lloyd and Kevin Crittendon first knew of each other from passing encounters on the Western Michigan Univeristy campus, exchanging the familiar "head nod" in recognition. Years later, a series of serendipitous events brought them together…

NEW Episode: Jose Duran’s Journey on Narrative Lab

Jose's father came to this country at 15 years old, taught himself English and built his own business to support his family. This story addresses the negative stereotypes about immigrants and how they are not accurate…

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