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Finding Community Through Stories: Marvinetta’s Journey with PMN

"At the heart of everybody's story is a desire to make a difference," Marvinetta Penn says. And for her, Public Media Network is the bridge that turns that desire into action. As a producer with PMN, Marvinetta has seen firsthand the…

NEW Episode: Connecting Communities – Monoform Cinema at Dormouse Theatre

Monoform Cinema is a group that is bringing a curated, non-commercial film experience to Kalamazoo. The team (Gabe Ybarra, Jaycie McGruder, Steve Remenapp, and Carman Goodrich) remember the days when the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was operating and people could go…

NEW Programming: Michael Monroe’s Redemption Story on Narrative Lab

Through life lessons, Michael has come to be empathetic to others. By telling his story of trauma to others, he is helping children and adults deal with theirs.

Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – June 30 – July 4

In our area, there are only two local government meetings this week. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners and Committee of the Whole meet on Tuesday, July 1st. Let's take a closer look: Tuesday (07/01): Road Commission of Kalamazoo County…

Impact Story: “It’s all he talks about.”

I heard the sound of a shutter - a photo being taken. Then another. And another. All quickly, with only small pauses inbetween. If you walked into Public Media Network, it wouldn't be too common to hear a camera shutter.…

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

As we enter a new week of government meetings, take a look at some key agenda items from across all the local municipalities: Monday (06/23): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:30 PM, PMN4): When available, the Kalamazoo Township Board meeting…

Throwback: Techno Queenz by Shanna Collins

It's Throwback Thursday! More importantly, it's Juneteenth; a day in which we celebrate the end of Slavery in the United States. Black Americans have provided countless quintessential pieces of our country's history, culture, and identity– often overlooked by mainstream ideals…