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Inspiration comes in many forms: Bruce’s story

When Bruce attended PMN’s Narrative Lab workshop to share his thoughts on climate change, he wasn’t sure what to expect. But what he found was a welcoming space where his voice - and his message - could truly be heard.…

NEW Programming: The Music of Margery Stomne Selden

The year 2025 marks the centennial of the birth of Margery Stomne Selden (b. September 5, 1925), a distinguished pianist and composer. In celebration of her legacy, a selection of her sacred music, newly arranged for oboe d'amore and piano,…

PMN Pop-Up Studio: Black Arts Festival 2025

Public Media Network was on the scene at the BACC Black Arts Festival with a Pop Up Studio, allowing community members to share their stories! Hear the stories of visual, culinary, and musical artists, local business owners, local families, and…

Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – September 8 – 11

Let's take a look at this week's upcoming government meetings and key agenda items. Monday (09/08): Comstock Township Board of Trustees Special Meeting (3:00 PM, PMN3): The Comstock Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Monday for a closed…

Who are you waiting for?

Never underestimate the power of the story you tell yourself. You've heard me talk about the power of stories before. Stories have the power to inspire, to educate, and more than that - to change the narrative. What do I…

NEW Episode: “Feed Me Kzoo” on Connecting Communities!

In an all new Connecting Communities, EB Precopia shares about her passion for food and how it led to her building her blog and food tours in Kalamazoo. Feed Me Kzoo's food tours connect food lovers to local businesses and…

Gavel to Gavel: A Look at Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – September 2 – 4

It may be a shortened holiday week, but let's take a look ahead at this week's Local Government agendas: Monday (09/01): Labor Day: No meetings scheduled and all offices closed. Tuesday (09/02): City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole (5:00…