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PMN Connector

Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – November 10 – 14

This week, watch Oshtemo Township Board, Comstock Planning Commission, Kalamazoo Township Board,…

By Public Media Network
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Impact StoriesPMN Connector

Kaylana’s Story of Self-Confidence: Impact Spotlight

From being unsure how to ask for help and searching for support,…

By Cody Watson
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Helping nonprofits share their impact

Every day, nonprofits in Kalamazoo County are doing vital work that strengthens…

By Cody Watson
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Stronger Journalism for Stronger Communities

The Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative (SWMJC), a partnership of 12 media and…

By M Schuster
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Notes from the Network

Media You Own vs. Media That Owns You

Someone asked me recently why Public Media Network even needs to exist.…

By M Schuster
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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Stand-out Agenda Items – January 20 – 24, 2025

As we enter another week of local government meetings, take a look…

By Public Media Network
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Notes from the Network

What Happens When No One’s Watching

There's a moment in a lot of local government decisions where the…

By M Schuster
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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – September 22 – 25

As we enter another week of local meetings, take a look at…

By Public Media Network
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Gavel to Gavel: A Look at Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – August 4 – 8

As we enter another week of government meetings, let's take a quick…

By Public Media Network
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Gavel to Gavel: A Look at Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – July 14 – 16

As we enter another week of government meetings, let's take a quick…

By Public Media Network
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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…

By Public Media Network
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Gavel to Gavel: A Look at Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – August 18 – 20

It's a new week, which means a closer look at this week's…

By Public Media Network