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Kaylana’s Story of Self-Confidence: Impact Spotlight
From being unsure how to ask for help and searching for support, to creating a podcast and learning how to believe in herself, Kaylana's journey was a challenging one. Kaylana got involved with PMN first when she was looking for…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – January 12 – 14
Keeping you civically engaged weekly! Take a look at some key agenda items this week: Monday (01/12): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The January 12, 2026, Board of Trustees Work Session and Board Meeting is canceled due…
An Open Space for Community Voices—Then and Now
For more than 40 years, Public Media Network has helped keep local life visible—documenting public decisions, preserving a shared community record, and creating open space for participation. As the media landscape shifts, open, community-powered media remains essential to shared understanding…
Did you know your story matters? – Impact Story
When people share their stories, something powerful happens – understanding grows, perspectives shift, and neighbors see how much they truly have in common. You might not think it, but you have a story, and it matters. That's the heart behind All…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – January 5 – 8
We're back in the New Year with another week of Local Government Meetings! Monday (01/05): City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole (5:00 PM, PMN4): The Committee of the Whole will meet to hold a training session for commissioners on…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – December 22 – 30
Only a small handful of meetings before the end of the year, so let's tackle this week and next all together! Tuesday (12/23) Osthemo Township Zoning Board of Appeals (3:00 PM, PMN3): The December 23, 2025 Oshtemo Township Zoning Board…
New Grant-Funded Storytelling Program for Kalamazoo Nonprofits
Stories that Work for Good: A New Storytelling Opportunity for Kalamazoo Nonprofits Every day, nonprofits across Kalamazoo County are improving lives, providing food, housing, education, health services, arts programming, and connection. Yet many of these organizations struggle to be seen…