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CONFIRMED: Popeye’s is Returning To Gull Road in Kalamazoo
YES! FINALLY, the east side of Kalamazoo is getting some proper fried chicken again. Nothing against the ones that are already here, you've been great, but the news that a Popeye's is going back in on Gull Road has me giddy. I love me some spice, I love me some...
New cozy Mattawan restaurant serves up all-day breakfast, lunch
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — Cozy is the perfect word to grace the sign of Mattawan’s newest cafe. The Cozy Egg Café, 24050 Front St., may be small, but the reception in the little breakfast and lunch spot is a warm and welcoming one. If you purchase...
Kalamazoo Donut And Beer Festival – What You Need To Know
One of Michigan's most fun and delicious events is the Donut and Beer Festival in Kalamazoo. This is the world's first Donut and Beer Festival, and since its inception in 2017, the event has expanded not only to other Michigan cities but also to out-of-state locations,. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Battle...
Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement
We are excited to announce that KCASE has partnered with GoodPup Dog Training to provide our adopters and community members with a convenient and affordable dog training resource. Anyone who uses our link can receive a week of FREE training and 10% off all continued training for life! Follow the link here: http://links.goodpup.com/shelter/KASMI.
MTV Misery Queen ‘Daria’ Voiced By One of Kalamazoo’s Own
Premiering on MTV in 1997 Daria ranks among the top 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time. Our favorite angst queen and original "misery chick" Daria Morgendorffer said and thought it all, so we didn't have to. And by "we" I mean us Gen Xers and Millennials who remember a...
Kalamazoo Kaleidoscope: Sounds of the Zoo fest to return with trove of Michigan stars
The week-long music festival heats up multiple Kalamazoo venues in September with Nathan Walton, Laura Rain, Zion Lion & more. It also hosts a tornado relief benefit tonight. Schedule & more at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE. The vision for a seven-day urban music festival showcasing Michigan bands at...
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease confirmed in St. Joseph County deer
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed in a deer in St. Joseph County. Chad Fedewa, a wildlife biologist and acting deer, elk, and moose management specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said the case was confirmed in late July. ...
Kalamazoo bands unite at Bell's Back Room for tornado relief fundraiser
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo community was invited to Bell's Back Room Thursday night for a good time and to support a good cause. The craft beer staple hosted a benefit concert featuring local bands to raise money for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, with proceeds going towards tornado relief in Portage.
A popular Flint based Children's Cooking Class is expanding to West Michigan
The Culture Matters Children's Cooking Class is now being offered in Kalamazoo. The classes are designed for children 8-17 years-old and focus on teaching beginner culinary techniques, healthy eating habits and essential life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. The classes not only provide children with culinary skills but introduce...
Vote Now For The Best Burger In Southwest Michigan
Where's the best place to get a burger in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and all of Southwest Michigan?. Favorite Southwest Michigan Burger Spots of 2024 Voting Rules. This poll only includes burger restaurants in the following Southwest Michigan counties: Kalamazoo, Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, St. Joseph, Barry, and Branch.
Panda Express eyes new restaurant in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Panda Express wants to bring a second drive-though location to the Kalamazoo area. Site plans submitted to the city on July 17 include a 2,700-square-foot building with a drive through and 35 parking spaces at 4300 W. Main St. A vacant office building on the property --...
Edison Neighborhood Association gives free cuts and braids for back to school
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With the start of school on the horizon, the Edison neighborhood helped kids in the area get ready for the school year Saturday. The Edison Neighborhood Association offered kids free haircuts and braids as summer approaches its conclusion. Environmentalism: Michigan DNR seeks public feedback on new...
National Donut & Beer Festival set to return to Homer Stryker Field in October
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After a five-year tour across the Midwest, the National Donut & Beer Festival is set to return home to Kalamazoo this fall. Debuting in Kalamazoo in 2017, the festival is set to make its comeback at Homer Stryker Field on Saturday, Oct. 19. “We can't wait...
Art Beat: Poetry wrapped in a quilt
There is a big world beyond the cornfields of Iowa, and Iowa-born Elaine Seaman has spent a lifetime exploring that world. She has called various states home, but for the past four decades, home is in Kalamazoo – even as she continues to travel and explore. Seaman brings her journeys to her two art forms – quilting and writing poetry. Her new poetry collection is titled Beyond Cornfields (Finishing Line Press, 2024).
This Charming Ice Cream Parlor In Michigan Has Been A Local Icon Since 1978
Tucked away in the heart of Decatur, Michigan, a delightful spot has been serving up sweet memories since 1978. Hayloft Ice Cream Parlor, with its nostalgic charm and creamy treats, has become more than just a place to grab a cone—it’s a beloved tradition for many. Visitors stepping...
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