Tucked into the southeast corner of Kalamazoo, Milwood neighborhood boasts the largest neighborhood size and the second-highest population in our home city with 8,000 residents and several businesses calling it home. With accessibility to multiple schools and three...
While some claim that pumpkin season is already here, we're holding off on celebrating the big orange guy to recognize a small purple friend—the raisin. Today is National Cinnamon Raisin Bread day, and what better time to indulge in a slice of sweet and healthy...
With the U.S. Open in full swing, you may be itching to serve some of your own aces out on the tennis court. It spin a long time since you’ve been able to watch many live sports, and we get it—you just want to get your game on. Tennis is a great sport to stay socially...
The sports scene looks a lot different this fall with the cancellation or postponement of many fall sports, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get out and get your own game on come Friday nights or Saturday afternoons. It’s no big dill because our region has several...
The love of gathering family and friends for delicious food is a familiar trait that Maria and Emilio Dacoba have inherited as partial owners of their family restaurant, La Cantina Ristorante in Paw Paw. "You meet all kinds of different people and a lot of our...
A newborn in a cloth bundle delivered by a flying stork is a familiar image. A reversal on this theme happened at the zoo recently when a pair of marabou storks delivered their own bundle – a stork chick! Ruthie and Irving are longtime residents of the savanna exhibit...
In the city of Kalamazoo, there are more than 20 neighborhoods, each with unique needs and a distinct culture. Whether it's proximity to the downtown nightlife, a home full of history, walking distance to small businesses, or ample green spaces, each of Kalamazoo's...
Although hidden beneath the earth, strong roots are essential to the livelihood of a tree, just like the first five years of a child's life are essential to a solid foundation. During the first five years, a child's brain is the most flexible, and 90 percent of...
The cancellation or postponement of many fall sports has left sports fans feeling like they're searching aimlessly for the 19th hole come Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. Instead of feeling down about not watching others play a game, we think it’s time you got...
With a heart for community, faith, and good BBQ, Ken Smeader, owner of Skinny Kenny’s BBQ food truck, launched into the BBQ business following his retirement from serving as a pastor for 18 years. With a logo designed by a friend, a smoker gifted for his retirement,...
