We break down the costs of the airport’s security contract. Also: Portage pauses high tech developments. And hard cider leads to tough questions in Comstock: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Portage will consider a data center and battery plant moratorium during a public hearing. Also: The county is trying to keep things local when it comes to contracting. And a fight may be brewing in Comstock: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The Sheriff’s Office is no longer handling security at the airport. Also: County leaders may oppose new state and national voting rules. And the jail has switched to bottled water. Find out why: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

It's not too late! Reserve your spot and join NowKalamazoo in celebrating Sunshine Week: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #SunshineWeek

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s next season will be a blast from the past. Also: Kalamazoo city government is responding to resident input. And two parks are getting upgrades: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Read March's entire NorthsideKnows newsletter and subscibe for free: nowkalamazoo.org/cat... #NorthsideKnowsKalamazoo #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Learn more about FOIA Fest and reserve your seat: givebutter.com/FOIA-... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #SunshineWeek

An unexpectedly controversial crosswalk will come up for a vote again tonight. Also: Alcohol and government don’t mix, according to a complaint in Comstock. And is Kalamazoo’s new event center the most expensive building in city history: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Learn more about Sunshine week and reserve your spot: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #SunshineWeek

When someone says, “take my hand,” there is an implicit trust that you are being led to a place that is safe. Not so for 11-year-old Erica and 13-year-old India, two of the key figures in Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s novel: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

There’s no shortage of inspiration for Yolonda Lavender to draw from in her genre-fluid performances. On March 6, she reunited with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and her cousin, Dr. Kandace “DC” Lavender, the curator of the “Symphonic Beats.” nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

A local initiative is bringing people together with food. Also: WMU is buying a former design center. And Portage swears in a four-legged firefighter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

This year’s Reading Together book covers the country’s legacy of racist medical practices. Also: Kalamazoo schools are celebrating their highest graduation rate ever. And Pride will go on, despite construction: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Presentations and discussions will dive into several Gilmore-related themes: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

Reserve your meal: givebutter.com/sunsh... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #SunshineWeek

Vocalist and songwriter Yolonda Lavender has a different “way of being.” Find out why. Also: The county’s infant mortality rate is trending down. And the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra announces a new leader: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

LEAN on Healing with Healing on Purpose exists in response to the profound and ongoing trauma experienced within our community. Read how they do it: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

Sections of the AIDS quilt are in Kalamazoo as part of the Civic’s latest show. Also: The county’s homeless shelter is finally close to opening after many delays. And a former bar is half demolished: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Fire exists as a brave space nurturing youth through creativity to express, heal, and connect with self and others, inspiring a community of truth and freedom. Learn more: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

A new theater will kick off its first season with a production of “1776.” Also: A nurse speaks out about the dangers of unknown pills. And WMU hockey and basketball are coming downtown: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition is committed to the work of a better climate future for our community. Read more: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

Through practices such as working with draft animals, blacksmithing, using hand tools, and timber-framing, Tillers offers accessible, low-cost ways to care for the land, grow food, and increase self-reliance. Learn more: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

Portage leaders are questioning the use of license plate cameras. Also: The city of Portage is pausing data center and battery storage facility development. And preaching is only part of the work at one Northside church: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Face Off Theatre Company's mission is to create meaningful work that inspires and sparks change in our community through providing a space that empowers, develops, and supports artists of color. Read more about the West Michigan ensemble theater: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Portage may put a pause on big energy and computer projects in the city. Also: County leaders are considering a tax to pay for child care. And a local bar is going retro. That means no wi-fi and no cell phones: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Read the full nonprofit spotlight: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

Two cars crashed into buildings over the weekend. Also: Kalamazoo Township is asking the governor to remove its treasurer. And $3.1 million in upgrades is coming to a local high school: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Kalamazoo County is embarking on what could be the largest public art project in the area. Also: Asylum Lake negotiations are going forward. And a bestselling author is coming to Vicksburg: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Stories that celebrate. Resources that help. Events that connect. One monthly newsletter. Signup for free: nowkalamazoo.org/nor... #NorthsideKnowsKalamazoo #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

A downtown building will be renovated with the help of city tax dollars. Also: A traffic safety project came to a screeching halt after complaints. And a sustainable goods store is trying to remain sustainable to the end: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Portage may preemptively pause building any computer or battery plants. Also: A Comstock manufacturer is shutting down. And there’s a new place to play in Portage: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The process of transferring stewardship of Asylum Lake Preserve is inching forward. Also: “Take Back the Trash” may take a while. And Kalamazoo’s newest bar is Old Skool: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Portage is preparing for chicken finger traffic. Also: Enrollment is now open at KRESA’s career training center. And a Kalamazoo-born Olympian is skating for Lithuania: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A program to provide cash “prescriptions” to local mothers is celebrating its first birthday. Also: The new management of a local ice rink has a history of lawsuits. And a local puppy punts for the pros: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

KPS’s superintendent says there is still room for improvement at the district. Also: Two Kalamazoo townships are suing over their water and sewer services. And the Gilmore Festival’s opener just won a Grammy: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A town hall on ICE activities leaves more questions than answers. We want to know what you're still wondering. Also: An attempt to recall several Oshtemo Township officials has come to an end. And an event will show off short community-made films: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Happy Groundhog Day! Kalamazoo city leaders are considering taking action on ICE. Also: A lawsuit over city pollution is going forward. And a new KIA exhibit shows off some really wild kicks: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A vote in Portage could bring an end to some services. Also: ICE protests raise questions about Kalamazoo’s camera systems. And the weather may be frightful but Saturday’s Snow Jog will go on: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Indie bookstores are all the rage in Kalamazoo County. Also: United Airlines is flying back to Kalamazoo. And Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week kicks off this weekend: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

An attempt to rezone land near Asylum Lake Preserve has been rejected by Kalamazoo city commissioners. Also: Hundreds gathered in Kalamazoo to protest federal crackdowns in Minneapolis. And the Vine neighborhood is blooming: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

It’s really, really, really, really cold. Also: Violent crime was down last year in Kalamazoo. And a new local film series will show off Latvia: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A forum on ICE will feature the county’s top law enforcement officer. Also: The county is shifting money to make up for cuts to federal housing funds. And a program to train Black entrepreneurs is recruiting its sixth group of students: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Arts events are coming to Kalamazoo. Also: Comstock officials got served with surprise documents. And a local art and music venue is focused on keeping it small: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Trash will be on the ballot in Portage this May. Also: Kalamazoo Township’s police chief is retiring. And did you know that the Kalamazoo/Portage area is one of the most arts-vibrant communities in the country: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Kalamazoo is gearing up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the National Day of Racial Healing. Find out what’s being planned. Also: A local community is showing up – for and against – a coach under investigation. And Oberon Day is on the horizon: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

A jazz legend is coming to Kalamazoo. Find out why. Also: A Kalamazoo housing project is getting a boost from the state. And the Kalamazoo Promise has spent a lot of money over 20 years sending kids to college: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Downtown business owners are trying to figure out how to take care of unhoused people and their bottom lines. Also: Kalamazoo is considering a home sharing program. And the county’s newest homeless shelter has a new leader:nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Kalamazooans protest the shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent. Also: The county boosts funding for winter shelter. And a rare church is for sale: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A local judge’s children’s books introduce concepts of justice and conflict resolution to young people. Also: Violent crime is at its lowest levels in years. And officials want to know what you want the city of Kalamazoo to look like in 2035: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo’s 2026 city budget is smaller than last year’s. Where did the money go? Also: Asylum Lake advocates are gearing up for a big rezoning meeting. And locals react to the situation in Venezuela: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter