PMN Connector
A lot has changed since 1983 – but one thing remains the same
I still get chills when I show somebody around the community access center. It has changed a lot through the years, but one thing remains the same. When someone new comes in here, they light up. Seeing the Vidcast studio,…
Gavel to Gavel: A Look at Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – February 9 – 12
Monday (02/09): Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Commission (6:00 PM, PMN3): On the agenda for Comstock's Parks and Recreation department, business items regarding Fencing and Landscaping project at Neal Street Park as well as the Wenke Softball Complex project. Kalamazoo…
Community Media is Public Infrastructure
Why These Moments Matter The meetings and stories we share each week matter because they shape real lives and real decisions. Neighbors speak about housing. Local leaders plan for public safety. Artists share work that reflects their community. These moments…
“Everybody’s feeling a little disconnected.”
Lately, it can feel like our world is more divided than ever. It’s harder to talk to people who see things differently. It’s harder to know what’s true. And it’s easier than ever to just tune out completely. But through public…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – February 2 – 5
Welcome to the month of February! We're kicking things off with a busy week of meetings: Monday (02/02): City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole (5:00 PM, PMN4): Monday night's Committee of the Whole meeting will center on a work…
Why Open Media Matters in a Platform-Driven World
Social media has changed how people organize, communicate, and share information. It has helped neighbors find one another in moments of crisis, allowed movements to grow quickly, and lowered barriers for people to speak publicly. For many, these platforms are…
“It’s a shame if you don’t try” – Impact Story
Did you ever have to do a group project for school or work and struggle to get everyone together to work towards the same goal? It's one thing to even get a group of people on the same page, let…