Whether through poetry or song, we'll shout it loud and clear, we love Kalamazoo! In 1942, Glenn Miller and his orchestra expressed their love for our great town with "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo." Almost 40 years later in 1980, the Kalamazoo Friends of Poetry painted...
Wondering now why you did it: Why did you buy all that toilet paper? We know the answer. You saw someone with a cart full of it and, suddenly, you wanted it more than anything else. In case you’re now wondering how long your hoard of toilet paper will last you,...
Happy National Burrito Day! To honor this day, we've wrapped up all things wonderful happening in our community-including burritos—all with the theme of "B"—of course! Indulge in this hand-held meal and rest assure that you've reached all five food groups. That's...
Under normal circumstances, plopping down in front of the television (or your laptop) only to find yourself still there after ten hours of watching your favorite series seems like a waste of valuable time. Did you know that it’s a scientifically proven fact that...
One place that's not closing its doors during this period is nature! That's right, the great outdoors has decided to bloom for us in our time of need. In fact, Michigan's Department of Recreation (DNR) has waived the need for the recreation passport to access state...
In these unprecedented times due to the spread of COVID-19, restaurants are among some of the hardest hit businesses. What you can do to make sure that your favorite eateries are still there to serve you after the situation returns back to what "we once knew as...
When it comes to good pizza, Kalamazoo really delivers. Whether you're looking for thin crust or thick, sit down or carry out, meat lovers or veggie extreme, you can grab a slice in our region. We've boxed them up for you below. A treat smuggled straight out of Italy,...
It’s almost game time. The tip-off is about to happen. As you slip on your favorite jersey, you find yourself asking that good-looking face in the mirror, “Isn’t that 55-inch big screen TV feeling a little small?” If you find yourself screaming “heck yah,” grab your...
Your Time Means More Money for Southwest Michigan What if we told you a few minutes of your time could pay off for the next 10 years? It's true! By participating in the 2020 U.S. Census, you will affect how $675 billion in federal funds are distributed throughout the...
We're dreaming of the dog days of summer. While you can never know what Michigan weather will throw at you, with the days getting longer we don't think it's too far-fetched to say that warmer days are ahead. Prepare to take advantage of the nice spring days and plan...
