There Aren’t Any Towns in Michigan! The Hidden Reality of Townships
Michigan doesn't have "towns", only cities, villages, and townships, according to this Ask the Expert episode featuring a Government and…
Remembering the Block: Judy Sarkozy
In this episode of Remembering the Block, Dr. Michelle S. Johnson sits down with Judy Sarkozy, founder of Sarkozy's Bakery,…
What Is a Village, Anyway? Michigan’s Local Government Explained
Villages are a distinct layer of Michigan local government, nested inside townships, and most Kalamazoo-area residents encounter one without realizing…
A Front Door to Community Support: Inside El Concilio’s Resource Office
El Concilio's Resource Office helps community members navigate mail, online applications, and other everyday systems that can be difficult to…
Ask the Expert: What Actually Makes a Place in Michigan a City?
In Michigan, what makes a place a city has nothing to do with population size or a skyline, it's a…
Keeping the Lights On — Why and How Donors Support Community Homeworks
Janis Clark didn't expect to become the face of a fundraising video — she just wanted to explain why she…
From Idea to Adventure: Wander Beyond Finds Its Path
Marci started backpacking alone as a way to reconnect with nature after becoming a mother, not expecting it would eventually…
Learning to Fix It Yourself
A running toilet that's bothered someone for months. A hole in the wall from a stray nail. These are the…
How One Membership Unlocks More Than 1,000 Tools for Kalamazoo Residents
Community Homeworks' Tool Library gives Kalamazoo County residents access to more than 1,000 tools, from everyday essentials to rarely used…