Kalamazoo County Food & Essentials Drive Set for October 25Kalamazoo County Food & Essentials Drive Set for October 25Kalamazoo churches, schools, and groups unite for a food and essentials drive to help families in need this 2025 holiday season.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon
New Location For Pumpkin Lot In Southwest MichiganNew Location For Pumpkin Lot In Southwest MichiganThe Pumpkin Lot has found a new home for fall, bringing back your favorite seasonal treats and some surprises along the way.Mark FrankhouseMark Frankhouse
Chilis In Portage Will Stay Open Amid Kroger's ChangesChilis In Portage Will Stay Open Amid Kroger's ChangesRumors swirled about a local favorite closing down, but it turns out, the dinner crowd can breathe easy tonight.Mark FrankhouseMark Frankhouse
Kalamazoo County to Get First of 6 New 'Paris Baguette' CafésKalamazoo County to Get First of 6 New 'Paris Baguette' CafésParis Baguette is coming to Kalamazoo! French bakery chain plans 6 West Michigan locations over the next 4 years.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon
What’s Next For The Chili's In Portage, Michigan?What’s Next For The Chili's In Portage, Michigan?Big changes are brewing in Portage as Kroger eyes a fresh start, but what will happen to the beloved Chili's?Mark FrankhouseMark Frankhouse
Beloved Craftsman Chop Company Closes After 20 Years In PortageBeloved Craftsman Chop Company Closes After 20 Years In PortageAfter nearly two decades serving the community, a beloved local eatery is saying goodbye, leaving behind a wave of memories and heartfelt thanks.Mark FrankhouseMark Frankhouse
PickleRage Plans Indoor Courts Inside Portage Retail PlazaPickleRage Plans Indoor Courts Inside Portage Retail PlazaPickleRage brings 10 indoor courts to Portage, MI, as the pickleball boom converts more empty retail into year-round play space.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon
Portage East Egg Restaurant ClosingPortage East Egg Restaurant ClosingThey did make it clear that only the Portage location would be closing and customers could visit the Campus location near WMU for their favorites.Da'Jzon HughesDa'Jzon Hughes
Portage's Chuck E. Cheese Closes After 42 Years Of FunPortage's Chuck E. Cheese Closes After 42 Years Of FunAfter 42 years, a piece of Portage's childhood is closing its doors. Remember those birthday parties? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane.Mark FrankhouseMark Frankhouse
7 Metaphysical Shops in West Michigan for Crystals and Charms7 Metaphysical Shops in West Michigan for Crystals and CharmsExplore West Michigan’s top metaphysical shops for crystals, tarot, and spooky season rituals this fall.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon