Community Media is Public Infrastructure

Why These Moments Matter The meetings and stories we share each week matter because they shape real lives and real decisions. Neighbors speak about housing. Local leaders plan for public safety. Artists share work that reflects their community. These moments matter whether they are shared…

“Everybody’s feeling a little disconnected.”

Lately, it can feel like our world is more divided than ever. It’s harder to talk to people who see things differently. It’s harder to know what’s true. And it’s easier than ever to just tune out completely. But through public media, people in our community…

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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – February 2 – 5

Welcome to the month of February! We're kicking things off with a busy week of meetings: Monday (02/02): City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole (5:00 PM, PMN4): Monday night's Committee of the Whole meeting will…

Why Open Media Matters in a Platform-Driven World

Social media has changed how people organize, communicate, and share information. It has helped neighbors find one another in moments of crisis, allowed movements to grow quickly, and lowered barriers for people to speak publicly. For…

“It’s a shame if you don’t try” – Impact Story

Did you ever have to do a group project for school or work and struggle to get everyone together to work towards the same goal? It's one thing to even get a group of people on…

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