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Who are you waiting for?

Never underestimate the power of the story you tell yourself. You've heard…

By Cody Watson
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Notes from the Network

Community Media is Public Infrastructure

Why These Moments Matter The meetings and stories we share each week…

By M Schuster
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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…

By M Schuster
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2024 Kalamazoo Holiday Parade on PMN

Public Media Network brings you coverage of the 2024 Kalamazoo Holiday Parade…

By Public Media Network
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Volunteer Opportunities This Week

Scrabble Fest 2023 Capture the Event: Scrabble Fest The Kalamazoo Literacy Council…

By M Schuster
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NEW Episode: Peace During War with Michael Wilder – Community Service from Prison

"This is an awesome opportunity for forgotten men to give back to…

By Public Media Network
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“Cable access made my career” – Chuck Bentley’s story

If you ever tuned into PMN Sunday night in the 80s, 90s,…

By Cody Watson
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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
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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – January 12 – 14

Keeping you civically engaged weekly! Take a look at some key agenda…

By Public Media Network
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
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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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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