People get to think about it: Impact story
Gun violence is a problem in Kalamazoo, and Ashley Lanting set out to discover the root causes of it directly from people in our community with lived experiences. Her short documentary, titled "Trigger Warning", features the stories of Big B Harris, Michael Wilder, Michael Monroe,…
NEW Episode: Spotlight Community Service – PTSD & First Responders with Dr. Julie Sorenson
In this powerful episode, Dr. Julie Sorenson joins host Joseph Patrick Fair to discuss the hidden toll of trauma on first responders. With clinical expertise and heartfelt insight, she sheds light on PTSD in public safety. Also, they discuss Suicide prevention and the governmental systems…
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NEW Episode: Exploring the Night Sky with the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Planetarium on Connecting Communities
Only a few hundred years ago, our ancestors were just as familiar with the night sky as they were with the daytime sky. Now we are quite separated from it. Steven Crawford, the Planetarium Technician at…
What’s at the Farmers Market?
While the Saturday Markets in Kalamazoo are a very popular weekend errand for many residents, there are also Tuesday and Thursday Farmers Markets featuring locally grown food, local artisans, and more!
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – July 28 – August 1
Let's take a closer look at the two scheduled government meetings this week! Monday (07/28): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:30 PM, PMN4): The Kalamazoo Township Board will hold a public hearing over a request from…
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