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Owners of historic homes cherish their caretaking role 'in the stream of American history' in Vine
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 17, 2019
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The Foundry announces first tenant for $10 million redevelopment project
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, July 28, 2016
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Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 17, 2015
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The Kelsey Block in downtown Three Rivers to undergo renovation
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Development News
WMU readies Heritage Hall for grand re-opening
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Feature Story
Paw Paw redevelopment brings together craft beer, trails, recreation area
Jeremy Martin
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Feature Story
Big changes at Open Roads and some big shoes to fill
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Feature Story
Community rallies around Riverview Launch project
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 3, 2015
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Kalamazoo explores steps to build housing market
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, July 30, 2015
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Two businesses receive design services in Three Rivers
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, July 9, 2015
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Heritage Tower plans move forward in Battle Creek
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, February 19, 2015
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Jane C. Parikh
Thursday, December 4, 2014
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Community Inclusive Recreation: Taking inclusion downtown
Jane C. Parikh
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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Kalamazoo Community Foundation's former space now for rent downtown
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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Three Rivers builds its downtown with Main Street initiative
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, October 9, 2014
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ArtSensical finds ways to paint the town and create colorfully
Jane C. Parikh
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Second chances for the two- and four-legged
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
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One idea leads to another at Riverview Launch
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, September 11, 2014
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New initiative in place to revitalize downtown Battle Creek
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
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