Applications are now being accepted for an honorary youth member to serve on the American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan Board of Directors. This is a non-voting position designed to provide a meaningful perspective toward strengthening youth engagement and overall mission delivery. The ideal candidate must be a high school junior or above and currently […]
Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week and Winter Cocktail Competition return to downtown Kalamazoo Thursday, February 16 through Sunday, February 26, 2023. With 15 unique bars and restaurants participating, now is a great time to dig in and drink up. Enjoy more than 70 fresh, new flavor combinations and a dozen specialty cocktails alongside old favorites […]
The Kalamazoo-Portage Metro area is once again ranked high on the list of affordable cities in the nation according to the Cost of Living Index (COLI). Among the 265 urban areas that participated in the 2022 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is more than […]
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