NowKalamazoo

NowKalamazoo is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to serving the community of Kalamazoo County. We focus on delivering high-quality journalism that benefits the public and help residents find important civic information. Our goal is to equip our readers with the knowledge they need to make educated choices, hold leaders accountable, and foster positive changes in our community.

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Bread, beer, and boldness: history on a block on Burdick – NowKalamazoo

4 weeks ago | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Lando |Launched NowKalamazoo

On this block nearly a half-century ago, a bakery’s recipes and neighborly ethos made it a household name. “At that time people said, ‘Oh, you can’t have a business north of Michigan Avenue.’ Of course, you know, ‘It’s too close to the north side.’ And so we said, ‘Looks okay to us,’” said Judy Sarkozy, co-founder and co-owner of Sarkozy’s Bakery. “It was hard working at the time but the neighborhood really helped out.”Sarkozy’s first full-time employee found his calling there, too.
What is local news anyway? – NowKalamazoo

1 month ago | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Lando |Launched NowKalamazoo

If you’re receiving unwanted emails that purport to be local news, how can you block the content you don’t want and identify that which you do? This is the question we asked ourselves as we began investigating a supposed local news outlet that appears to be a national company that uses artificial intelligence, unfounded claims, and questionable journalistic ethics. Read our investigation here: Bad ‘news’: Mysteries, misrepresentation, and misinformation.
Misinformation, mischief, and money – NowKalamazoo

1 month ago | nowkalamazoo.org | Andrew Minegar

When it comes to online requests for your email or other personal details, media literacy expert Sue Ellen Christian suggests treating them the same way you might deal with a stranger knocking at your front door.
Andrew Minegar, Author at NowKalamazoo

1 month ago | nowkalamazoo.org | James Sanford |Andrew Minegar

Andy Minegar has lived in the Kalamazoo and Portage area since 1997 when he first moved from northeastern Michigan to attend Western Michigan University. His journalism career began in 2004, nearly 10 years of it spent at WWMT Newschannel 3 as a photojournalist, editor, assignment desk editor, and digital producer.
James Sanford, Author at NowKalamazoo

1 month ago | nowkalamazoo.org | James Sanford |Andrew Minegar

James Sanford was hired as a “teen reporter” for The Grand Rapids Press while he was still in high school. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University and taught journalism there for seven years. In his 12 years at The Kalamazoo Gazette, he was an arts writer, film critic, and section coordinator, and won three awards from the Society for Features Journalism.
‘Anyone who needs a dress is welcomed and celebrated – we are a safe space for all’ – NowKalamazoo

1 month ago | nowkalamazoo.org | Kristen Aguirre

If you or a teen in your household plan to attend prom this year, start saving now. The average special-occasion gown at Memories bridal shop in Kalamazoo runs between $300 and $700, which doesn’t include accessories. It might seem like a teen would need a fairy godmother to pull off this look. That’s where Adrienne Wissner – the owner of Memories Bridal and Evening Wear Shop and the founder of The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo – steps in to assist.
(heart)Breaking News: Michigan News Agency’s Dean Hauck dies – NowKalamazoo

2 months ago | nowkalamazoo.org | Ben Lando |Launched NowKalamazoo

The lioness of local literature purveyance and promotion, Dean Margaret Hauck, tended her shop with the tenacity that comes from spending her pre-school and kindergarten years in a Japanese internment camp and a life observing the changing world. She passed away Saturday, February 8. It was her dedication to her stepfather’s business, the Michigan News Agency, 308 W.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Dream Of Kalamazoo Foundation – NowKalamazoo

2 months ago | nowkalamazoo.org

Dream Of Kalamazoo Foundation helps foster and adopted children of color by providing them with the hair care and wellness services they may not otherwise get.
1/17/25: 'A message that people really need to hear right now' – NowKalamazoo

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.
1/16/25: Raises and changes – NowKalamazoo

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.