PMN Connector

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Notes from the Network

What If We Built It Right?

Most conversations about the future of local news start in the same place: decline. Shrinking newsrooms, disappearing coverage, communities left without reliable information about the things that shape their daily lives. It's a real problem, and it deserves serious attention.…

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Local GovernmentPMN Connector

Gavel to Gavel: Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 23 – 26

As we enter another week, take a look at what's on the agenda for our local boards and commissions. Monday (03/23): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The Board will vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 644,…

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Impact StoriesPMN Connector

Helping nonprofits share their impact

Every day, nonprofits in Kalamazoo County are doing vital work that strengthens our community. But it's hard for many nonprofits to find the time or resources to share their work with the community consistently. The economic challenges are severe. According…

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Notes from the Network

What Michigan’s Media Landscape Tells Us About the Future We Need to Build

Something is broken in how communities get the information they need to function, and a new statewide report puts data behind what many of us already know from experience. The Michigan Media Ecosystem Report, published in November 2025 by The…

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PMN Connector

Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 16 – 19

Welcome to another week of local government! Monday (03/16): Comstock Township Board of Trustees (6:00 PM, PMN3): The Comstock Board will meet to discuss a wide array of agenda items, including PFAS Well Testing, discussion on Public Comment, the 2026…

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Notes from the Network

The People Who Keep the Record

Every community has people doing quiet, important work. They show up to a neighbor's art show with a camera. They sit down with an elder and ask about their life. They record a local nonprofit explaining what they do and…

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PMN Connector

Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 9 – 12

Let's take a look at this week's local government schedule! Monday (03/09): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The Township Board will vote on adopting Ordinance 635, which amends the Zoning Ordinance's non-conforming use provision, eliminating the "merger…

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