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…

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 the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, visits the podcast to discuss…

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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…

Restaurant Week Spotlight: The HUB Tavern and Grill

To support Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week, enjoy a series of short-form promotional videos showcasing participating local bars and restaurants. These community spotlight segments are produced with the goal of driving awareness and traffic to downtown businesses.…

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