Ben Jones

Jan 17, 2025 | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Jones

Today’s sponsor:Events focused on service and racial healing will mark MLK Jr. Day and the rest of the month. Also: Residents get a preview of plans for Michigan Avenue. And college students are earning credit while working on plans for the new downtown event center. Monday’s march and wreath-laying in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been canceled because of expected cold weather. But the frigid temperatures won’t stop several other events commemorating the slain civil rights leader.

Jan 16, 2025 | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Jones

Today’s sponsor:Kalamazoo Township’s clerk has gotten a big raise. Also: There’s a new leader at the area’s chief economic development agency. And the city of Kalamazoo wants your opinion on downtown street changes. The city of Kalamazoo is planning to convert Michigan Avenue downtown from a one-way into a two-way street. But the details still have to be worked out. A pair of meetings held today and next week will get public input on specific design options.

Jan 15, 2025 | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Jones

Today’s sponsor:Election fundraising was dominated by PACs last year. Also: A downtown restaurant has closed less than a year after it opened. And a popular local business is moving into a historic location. Most of the money flowing into state candidates’ accounts this past fall came from political action committees and not from the people they aimed to represent. That’s the main takeaway from a Bridge Michigan analysis of campaign finance reports from the past year.

Jan 15, 2025 | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Jones

Things To Do In Kalamazoo CountyNowKalamazoo’s event listings have a little something for everyone. Use the search and filtering features to find your next family fun day, friends’ outing or date night. Event organizers can submit their own events by clicking the orange button below. Would you like to add an event?

Jan 14, 2025 | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Jones

Today’s sponsor:“Forever chemicals” have been found in the water in Comstock. The state is investigating. Also: OutFront Kalamazoo has a new leader. And Portage schools is losing its leader. The state is launching an investigation into PFAS contamination in groundwater in Comstock after moderate levels of the chemicals were discovered. PFAS have been used in all sorts of products for decades, but have come under fire because they take a long time to break down and can cause cancer.