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How Kalamazoo racial segregation fueled today’s home affordability problem
In the 20th century, some Kalamazoo neighborhoods legally barred Black people from living there. While the policies are gone, Kalamazoo's housing stock is feeling the aftereffects.
Where houses are most unaffordable in Michigan, relative to incomes
5 statistics that show how affordable it is to buy or rent housing in Michigan.
Yes, housing really is more unaffordable in Kalamazoo — here’s why
The homeless shelter used to be for "old dudes who didn’t have a job and were really down and out," said Kalamazoo County's housing director. "Now they have people who work full time."
Where Michigan school districts rank in 4 factors key to educational outcomes
See how each district stacks up on four data points: Median income, child poverty, two-parent households and college graduates.
Located in a historic 1896 building, Clementine’s is a hot spot for tourists and locals
Michigan's Best Local Eats: The restaurant is just steps from Lake Michigan and known for its onion-ring towers, seafood and more.
College enrollment dips for Kalamazoo Promise students, new dashboard shows
Kalamazoo's Class of 2023 was more likely to enroll in college than their Michigan peers. However, the gap is narrowing.
Amid construction headaches, Kalamazoo bakery promotes a competitor
A downtown bakery is literally directing customers to a competitor beset by construction-related street closures.
Draped in nostalgia, young Michigan diner feels like it’s been around for decades
Michigan's Best Local Eats: Barb Bechtel had a mid-life crisis, bought a diner and fell in love with her bread supplier. Together, they overhauled the restaurant.
For many in Southwest Michigan, summer is synonymous with Plainwell Ice Cream
Michigan's Best Local Eats: In the same family since 1978, Plainwell Ice Cream has the inside scoop on frozen treats.
41% of Michigan households live paycheck to paycheck. See the breakdown by town.
In some areas of Michigan, more than half of households don't make enough to cover basic expenses, a new report shows.
Street closures have Kalamazoo business owners seething: ‘My house is on the line’
There's construction at seemingly every turn in Kalamazoo. While excited about the progress, city leaders hope it won't kill off local businesses in the process.
Kalamazoo offers free shuttle to Northside market during construction
A shuttle service has started to help residents access Northside businesses impacted by construction projects.
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