Tina smiling at the camera. A little dog, who appears to be smiling too, is perched on her shoulder. A green half circle at the top reads "Impact Spotlight". The lower half of the picture has a blue box that contains the words "“The learning experience has been a journey… Now, I find the things I feared the most bring me joy and a sense of belonging.” Tina Westrick"
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“The things I feared most bring me joy”: Tina’s story

The first time Tina walked into Public Media Network, she wasn’t there…

By Cody Watson
A person wrapped up in a coat and hat, face looking into a big newscamera which is sitting on a tripod. There is snow on the ground, and people are seen milling around in the background, as well as fences, suggesting a farm.
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From intern to reporter: Tatianna’s Story

From intern to fellow to reporter - Tatianna knows the power of…

By Cody Watson
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NEW All Ears Theatre: Wally’s Garage – The HexaDrone Pilots

Filmed May 10, 2025 at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC), All…

By Public Media Network
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NEW Programming: 2025 PMN VFX Summer Camp Compilation!

Check out the camper-created videos from Public Media Network's 2025 VFX Summer…

By Public Media Network
The Kalamazoo Philharmonia onstage, showing musicians wearing black and playing various instruments with a conductor at the front. Text in the corner reads 'Impact Spotlight.' A blue box on the lower half of the image, beneath the photo of the Philharmonia, there is white text that reads 'This is a useful reference resource for the performers’ continued musical growth, but it’s also a wonderful way for us to share our efforts more widely.' in quotes and an attribution beneath to Andrew Koehler, music director of the Kalamazoo Philharmonia at Kalamazoo College and the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony orchestra
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A single, ephemeral moment…

The impact of recording local orchestral performances goes beyond simply being able…

By Cody Watson
media impact logo over background image looking down from above on people forming shape of speech bubbles
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New Grant-Funded Storytelling Program for Kalamazoo Nonprofits

Stories that Work for Good: A New Storytelling Opportunity for Kalamazoo Nonprofits…

By M Schuster
Marvinetta, laughing and gesturing with her hands, sits in the Vidcast Studio in front of a microphone.
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Did you know your story matters? – Impact Story

When people share their stories, something powerful happens – understanding grows, perspectives…

By Cody Watson
Notes from the Network

An Open Space for Community Voices—Then and Now

For more than 40 years, Public Media Network has helped keep local…

By M Schuster
Three people seated at a table in a TV studio. A banner on the bottom of the picture reads ''Critical Issues, Alternative Views'' and ''Public Media Network Kalamazoo MI''
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“It’s a shame if you don’t try” – Impact Story

Did you ever have to do a group project for school or…

By Cody Watson
A person with long curly hair, wearing a visor, a watch, a headset, and a white t-shirt that reads ''access! Kalamazoo Area Community Television'' on the back. They are looking into the viewfinder of a big camera, their hand up to touch the camera. The quality of the picture is low, indicating it's an older photo.
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A lot has changed since 1983 – but one thing remains the same

I still get chills when I show somebody around the community access…

By Cody Watson
Dee smiles, holding a plaque that reads 'Power of Voice Award presented to Connecting Communities for Media Impact' and 'Public Media Network'
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“You realize you can make an impact”

Monthly donors help sustain ongoing access to local media and community connection.…

By Cody Watson
Alt text: A two-panel illustration contrasting the challenge and solution of civic information access. The top panel shows social media content flooding through an algorithm filter while civic buildings and voter turnout fade into the background. The bottom panel depicts a central media archive — with icons for video, audio, and recording — connected by roots and circuits to pillars of civic infrastructure, books, and film, representing the preservation and distribution of the public record.
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What Happens When No One’s Watching

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

By M Schuster