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The Power of Sharing Your Story: Friends With Disabilities

Our community grows stronger when people have the opportunity to tell their…

By Cody Watson
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Beyond the Broadcast: The Overlooked Power of Community Media Centers

At Public Media Network, we believe strong communities are built when people…

By M Schuster
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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – October 20 – 24

Take a look at this week's upcoming local government agendas: Monday (10/20):…

By Public Media Network
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What if nobody was there…?

What would happen if nobody was there to record the government meetings?…

By Cody Watson
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Kalamazoo & You – Take a Look at the Major Infrastructure Project Centered Around Arcadia Creek and the New Event Center!

Take an inside look at the city of Kalamazoo's important infrastructure project…

By Public Media Network
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KVCC Vibe Fest: Stories from KVCC’s Downtown Campus!

Sit down with several community members as they dive deeper into their…

By Public Media Network
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How Linda and Fritz are taking action

Have you noticed how our communities have changed over time because of…

By Cody Watson
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NEW Episode: Remembering Rota-Kiwan on All Stories Matter

The Rotary Club of Kalamazoo and the Kiwanis Club of Kalamazoo joined…

By Public Media Network
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NEW Episode: Spotlight Community Service – MacKenzie Skalski, Teacher of the Year

In this episode of Spotlight Community Service, host Joseph Patrick Fair interviews…

By Public Media Network
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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – October 6 – 10

Let's take a look at some local government agenda items this week:…

By Public Media Network