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County leaders consider a tax to support child care. Also: The county has hired a new health director. And guess what the top names of 2025 were: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

Two recent deaths have people asking where to find help. Also: An anonymous donation will fund housing programs throughout the county. And local projects are in jeopardy after state budget cuts: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The city of Portage has a new public safety chief. Also: Comstock has ended its moratorium on battery plants. And a Friday comedy showcase will fund a summer celebration: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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As we reported yesterday, the city has also approved a new policy that will let customers off the hook for big water bills caused by undetected or new leaks. Read today's newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

A leak can occur at any time of the year, but leaks are more common during winter months because of freezing pipes that burst. Read today's newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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The Kalamazoo Community Foundation said it has reached out to Hall “urging him and his colleagues to reconsider the ramifications of this decision and recommit to prioritizing the needs of Michigan’s most vulnerable residents.” Read today's entire newsletter: nowkalamazoo.org/new... #NowKalamazoo

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Kelly Linton said it’s good business to be in compliance: “If you expand your customer base, you’re going to hopefully expand your revenue stream. And older people, disabled or not, generally have more money to spend.” #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The resolution requires that the housing and health departments work together to produce an annual report discussing the intersection of housing and health, and possibilities for improving the partnership. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

The Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center (KDCCC), established in 1990, provides free, part-time child care for income-eligible families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old. Learn more: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo

The subject of the public hearing will be revisited at the next city meeting on December 15, when a report from the staff is expected on whether a new venue and a new date can be set. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #nowkalamazoonewsletter

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“We did do a national search,” said Stulberg Board of Directors President Janet Gover. “We had applicants from all over the country and we ended up with the best candidate right in our backyard." Read the story: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

The city’s planning commission previously voted not to recommend the land be rezoned. The city commission will hear the first reading of the zoning change proposal tonight. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NowKalamazooNewsletter

The stars of Chuck Bentley’s earlier movies, a mainstay of the pre-streaming cable access scene, share their thoughts on working with ‘the Francis Ford Coppola of Kalamazoo: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo #NowKalamazooIC

Serving classic soul food has made Ty’s Joint an Edison neighborhood favorite: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo#BusinessEntrepreneursKalamazoo#NowKalamazooCheckingInW #NowKalamazooICYMI

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Local veterans look back on struggle, sacrifice, and the meaning of military service: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

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The home visitation “My Home Library” project, a partnership with KRESA, will continue, but for three months instead of six. The programs where reading and other materials were distributed to WIC families, as well as into a half dozen area barbershops, will be fully cut. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes helps keep people fed, especially when times are tough: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

Several Michigan playwrights’ comedic holiday productions will deck theatrical halls throughout Kalamazoo County in November and December, including three premiere productions: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

Wait, no one in Parchment voted by absentee for city commission? This and other morning-after questions about absentee voting and low turnout from the Nov. 4, 2025 local election, answered: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #KalamazooCountyElections #NowKalamazooICYMI

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Her artist reception is this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2- 4 p.m. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo

There was a time when Chuck Bentley haunted our living rooms. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the actor/filmmaker’s productions were a staple of cable-access programming. In fact, they were almost inescapable: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

Donor presale ticket access began yesterday. Tickets are available for the general public Jan. 29, 2026. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NowKalamazooNewsletter

A plaque recognizing Thomas Campbell, who served with George Washington almost 250 years ago, will be dedicated at the Gilmore Car Museum near Campbell’s final resting place: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

Ty’s Joint sits at the corner of Washington and Portage streets in the Edison neighborhood. Since opening during the pandemic in 2021, Ty’s Joint has faced its share of obstacles: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #BusinessEntrepreneursKalamazoo #NowKalamazooCheckingInWith

Mayor Randall noted that this new council has already made history: It’s the first time in Portage history there have been more women behind the dais than men. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NowKalamazooNewsletter

There are plenty of ways to keep your dollars local this holiday season: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

Comstock resident Marcus Thompson took home three medals at the World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships, held Oct. 25-31 in Niagara Falls, New York: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

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The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Trustees has approved preliminary designs for a new school that would give El Sol room to include middle schoolers: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #PoliciesPowerKalamazoo

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Community resources will be in higher demand with federal food support shut off and basic living costs continuing to rise. Here’s a one-stop tool for finding what you need to survive in Kalamazoo County: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #PoliciesPowerKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

The resolution asks the commission to purchase the property from the current owner and, if a deal isn’t reached, to begin eminent domain proceedings. It’s unclear whether the commission will vote on this resolution on Nov. 17. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NowKalamazooNewsletter

It’s the 20th anniversary of the Kalamazoo Promise, and this free event at Northside Association for Community Development last week featured tables with information to help future grads make the right choice for them: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NorthsideNews

The mission of Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (KLF) is to feed hungry people and engage the community in the fight to end hunger. Learn more: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NonprofitSpotlightKalamazoo #NowKalamazooICYMI

Elections throughout the county see mayors reelected, a longtime incumbent is out, and three of five tax proposals are rejected: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #KalamazooCountyElections #NowKalamazooICYMI

“The main thing with Veterans Day, is Veterans Day is to observe the service members that made it through their contract, that came home,” said 28-year-old Andrew Burch, Jr.: nowkalamazoo.org/202... #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #ExploreConnectKalamazoo

“I think that Eccentric Day is one of the things that made Kalamazoo completely unique,” said Kazoo Finds founder Jeffry Luchies. #NowKalamazoo #Kalamazoo #NowKalamazooNewsletter