Article Author: Trisha Dunham

A typical summer in downtown Kalamazoo is full of festivals, shopping, and incredible bites from local restaurants. While this summer may look a little different, the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is still dedicated to providing memorable, safe experiences. Jennifer Kitson Jelenek, chief operating officer of the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership said the number one priority remains to […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet John James. With experience as a combat-veteran and businessman, John James is running to represent the state […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Ron Hawkins. Inspired to serve from a young age by his father, a WWII veteran, and President […]

If the look on your furry friend’s eyes as you close their kennel to head out for a night on the town almost makes you cancel your plans, we have a solution for you! Leash up your hound and invite them to join in for the paw-ty at some dog-friendly places in our region. Bonus! […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Mary Balkema. As a self-proclaimed “bean counter” with a passion for service, Mary Balkema is running to […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Julie Rogers. Running with a focus on low-cost/high-quality healthcare, Julie Rogers is seeking the position of State […]

There’s no other way to scoop it, summertime is ice cream time. Whether you’re heading back from the beach or wandering around a farmers market, a sweet treat is sure to be the cure for the heat, especially today to National Cool Pop Day. While outdoor activities are considered low-risk, eating ice cream with a […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Sarah Joshi. Running to serve as the Kalamazoo County Clerk & Register of Deeds, Sarah Joshi’s motivation […]

With relationships at the core of the Boys and Girls Club organization, social distancing protocols encouraged the club to become innovative with their programming, staff, and resources in ways that will have long term benefits. “The biggest message that we had to make sure we were portraying was one of support to our staff and […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Jason Weirsma. Running to represent Kalamazoo County as the Kalamazoo County Drain Commissioner, Jason Wiersma has worked […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Bronwyn Haltom. With experience as a resident, student, and business owner, Bronwyn Haltom is running for State […]

To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Doreen Gardner. As a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, Doreen Gardner is seeking the position of Kalamazoo County […]