For more than two decades, Kalamazoo has been a haven for masters swimming. For those who are unfamiliar, U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) is a membership-operated nonprofit that supports and connects...

Don’t know what to do on your next day off? Why not fill that time by exploring the 200,000 square feet of exhibit space waiting to be enjoyed at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center (Air Zoo)? ...

In the past, we have talked a lot about the importance of career pathways and how they serve as the foundation of fulfilling, financially stable lives. So, when a statewide initiative that provides...

Life is about making memories and trying new things. Routines are great, but we sometimes find ourselves stuck in our ways and hesitant to try something different. To help inspire our readers to...

In 1965, pickleball, a sport that combines aspects of badminton, table tennis, and tennis, was created in Bainbridge Island, Wash. Fast forwarding to today, there are more than 3 million players in...

Last year, we connected with members of Western Michigan University’s (WMU) Future Teachers of Color (FTC) about the importance of diversity in public education. Since then, many of the FTC’s...

The world is starting to open up again and this summer looks to be a bit livelier than the last. To help make that happen, we put together a list of activities and pastimes that will get you into the...

If you haven’t noticed, we are pretty fond of Kalamazoo. It features that big city feel along with the close-knit relationships that are usually found in much smaller communities. This hybrid vibe...

Graduation ceremonies for Kalamazoo Public Schools' (KPS) seniors are next week. As is customary here at KzooConnect, we asked two outgoing KPS seniors to reflect on their experiences and share their...

Trained as a classical pianist since the age of 5, Edward Callahan was destined to become a professional musician. Being part of the inaugural class of The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise) recipients...

Part of what makes Kalamazoo such a great place to live, work, and play are the various cultures that intersect within our community. The Kalamazoo Chinese Academy (KCA) is a local non-profit which...

When the schools first closed due to COVID-19 safety protocols, many Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) students were left unable to participate in online learning due to a lack of Wi-Fi access at home....

Imani Watson is a Kalamazoo Central High School graduate who is a social worker, life coach, mother, and founder of Mommy’s Break. Her motherhood story begins back before her senior year at Grand...