What If We Built It Right?
Most conversations about the future of local news start in the same place: decline. Shrinking newsrooms, disappearing coverage, communities left without reliable information about the things that shape their daily lives. It's a real problem, and it deserves serious attention. But recently I had a…
Gavel to Gavel: Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 23 – 26
As we enter another week, take a look at what's on the agenda for our local boards and commissions. Monday (03/23): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The Board will vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 644, which conditionally rezones several properties…
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Helping nonprofits share their impact
Every day, nonprofits in Kalamazoo County are doing vital work that strengthens our community. But it's hard for many nonprofits to find the time or resources to share their work with the community consistently. The economic…
What Michigan’s Media Landscape Tells Us About the Future We Need to Build
Something is broken in how communities get the information they need to function, and a new statewide report puts data behind what many of us already know from experience. The Michigan Media Ecosystem Report, published in…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 16 – 19
Welcome to another week of local government! Monday (03/16): Comstock Township Board of Trustees (6:00 PM, PMN3): The Comstock Board will meet to discuss a wide array of agenda items, including PFAS Well Testing, discussion on…
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