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Journalist & Founder of Know Your Neighbor. Creating news access for all. kynsocial.substack.com

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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One of the most underrated parts of working in dedicated offices are personal desks. No more coworking spaces, I yearn to fill a desk with useless Knick knacks and trinkets.
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ADHD Memes @adhdforreal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Kalamazoo's contract with Flock was renewed in July, before city commissioners began the process to amend the city's purchasing policy to require a vote on license plate reader technology contracts worth less than $100,000. kynsocial.substack.com/p/kalamazoos...
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Kalamazoo’s contract with Flock was renewed in July
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety confirmed the contract renewal.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The City of Kalamazoo's new Strategic Vision draft is available for review. Feedback can be given through a QR code on the document until Sept. 30. kynsocial.substack.com/p/theres-15-...
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There’s 15 days left to share your feedback on Kalamazoo’s 10-year vision
The feedback window ends on Sept. 30.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Portage's first female City Manager, Karen Dempsey-Horan, will start on Nov. 2. Her salary will be $235,000 and she'll receive temporary living assistance as she moves from Texas to Portage. kynsocial.substack.com/p/portage-se...
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Portage sets new city manager salary at $235,000
The Portage City Council unanimously approved the contract at a Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Mid American Conference has requested the NCAA name WMU as the rightful winners after the controversial game against U of M. They allege proper replay protocols were not followed.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! Some upcoming stories this week: Sidewalk repairs planned in Kalamazoo, local municipalities consider funding for winter homeless sheltering and Kalamazoo considers more oversight over the city’s contract with Flock.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Bored in Kalamazoo? Here’s 10 things to do under $10 this weekend. kynsocial.substack.com/p/pinatas-fo...
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Piñatas for raptors and edible landscapes: 10 things to do in Kalamazoo this weekend
Here are 10 things to do in Kalamazoo this weekend that’ll cost you $10 or less
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Kalamazoo Planning Commissioners voted unanimously to amend a proposed moratorium and add the creation of a task force with residents and regional partners to create data center regulations. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Kalamazoo will consider creating a task force to develop data center regulations
Planning Commissioners amended a proposed moratorium at a Sept. 3 meeting.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
No one wants to pay for news anymore. That’s something I hear all the time, but I don’t think that’s true. People don’t want to seek out the news and find it trapped behind legacy-news paywalls where your payment lines the pockets of multi-billionaires. I left legacy media to create a solution.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Clerk Nicole Beauchamp, Trustee Kristie Cherry and Trustee Terry McIver all resigned from the Comstock Township Board on Friday, Aug. 14 citing “chaos” and “division” in the township. All seven of the township’s board members have faced recall efforts this year. www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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3 resign from Comstock Township board citing ‘chaos’ and ‘division’
"Regardless of what you were willing to do to achieve it, the result is yours," one trustee said in her resignation letter. "You should be proud and celebrate your victory.”
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Community Action Michigan, a nonprofit political action committee established in April, is seeking to establish healthcare action committees in several Michigan communities, including Kalamazoo and Portage. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
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Mystery group circulates health petitions — and attacks Republicans - Bridge Michigan
As it circulates petitions to create citizen health care committees in six Michigan cities, a new group is also attacking Republican incumbents.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Went looking for Flock cameras today and found four at the intersection between Portage Street and East Stockbridge Avenue. The city has 39 in total. They won’t release the locations via FOIA request because that would interfere with police operations, they said. #flock #news #michigan
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Kalamazoo has given residents living in a homeless encampment along North Edwards Street until Thursday at 2 p.m. to clear their belongings and vacate the area. www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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Kalamazoo plans ‘removals’ at homeless encampment near downtown
Kalamazoo officials ordered roughly 34 tents be cleared from North Edwards Street by Thursday, Aug. 13, citing public right-of-way violations.
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
On Monday, the Grand River was blessed by the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Water Protectors before crews start work in restoring the rapids. Check out the full story from Duncan MacLean www.woodtv.com/news/grand-r...
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Ceremony held to bless Grand River before rapid restoration
The longtime architects of the project to restore the rapids placed the ceremonial first rocks into the Grand River Monday.
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Simon D. Schuster @simon.schuster.press · 28/05/2026
The US Senate democratic primary debate on Mackinac Island is underway. Stay with @bridgemi.com for coverage
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Train crossing in downtown Kalamazoo can interrupt driving commutes for over 30 minutes. The city is considering a grant to study how to address the crossings and potentially reroute some trains. My latest on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkcDSjTX/
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Source: Kalamazoo City Commission agenda for Monday May 11 #kalamazoo #michigan
TikTok video by Aya🌸
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Wildwood off Main was condemned this week by building officials over the safety of stairs and deck. A housing attorney told me Friday that in general, there are few options for renters, like getting out of the leases. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
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Kalamazoo Township not yet enforcing evictions at condemned complex
All 292 units at Wildwood Off Main Apartments have been served with red tags telling residents that their homes are unsafe to live in. What can residents do?
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MLive @mlive.com · 14/04/2026
Union City will install a new tornado siren after a deadly EF3 tornado.
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After deadly EF3 tornado, Michigan village to install warning siren
Union City will install a new tornado siren after a deadly EF3 tornado.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Tonight in Oshtemo Township, representatives from EGLE and U of M are giving a presentation on batter energy storage. A company approached the township in 2024 interested in building a 260 MW energy storage facility.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
A former middle school teacher has been arrested for allegedly using an artificial intelligence application to manipulate images of female students into nude photographs. www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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Former Michigan teacher allegedly used AI to create nude photos of students
A former middle school teacher was charged for allegedly using AI to create nude images of female students from clothed photos.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A power outage prompted WMU to close this morning. Crews are still trying to determine the cause. www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
There's been a lot of buzz about why there was no tornado watch issued ahead of the March 6 tornadoes in Michigan. I talked with the National Weather Service meteorologist issuing the tornado warnings for the storm to find out why: www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Kalamazoo protesters filled City sidewalks Thursday night as demonstrations dot West Michigan in the aftermath of fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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Brad Devereaux @braddevero.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
"Maybe you can get to the bottom of it" Thanks for trusting me to tell the stories of the community. #news #michigan #journalism #FOIA #kalamazoo
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Weekend snow is leading to snow days for several districts around Kalamazoo: Comstock Public Schools Kalamazoo Public Schools Portage Public Schools Parchment School District
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Last night’s snow has Kalamazoo looking like a Christmas postcard.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
“Did you all hear about the medicine in glasses video?” …. My family thinks I’m dumb now
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Winter is coming in with a quickness❄️
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Brad Devereaux @braddevero.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Come check out Handmade by Angie and other vendors at Kallamatopia craft show at the downtown mall tonight 5-8 pm #arts #crafts #ornaments #art #painting #photography #kalamazoo #michigan #creativity
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
All’s Fair is pretty good when you watch it as a comically self aware dumpster fire
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The public hearing for a controversial rezoning request right next to the Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo is happening right now at City Hall. www.woodtv.com/news/kalamaz...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The password to the Louvre’s video surveillance system was “Louvre,” according to a museum employee
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Password to Louvre’s video surveillance system was 'Louvre', according to employee
According to an employee with knowledge of the system, the password to the Louvre's video surveillance system was simply "Louvre" at the time of the robbery last month.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
There’s a petition in Michigan to add an addition tax for individuals making over $1 million to increase school funding. Petition documents: www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/...
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Michigan is joining 12 states to sue over “unlawful terms” in federal grants from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. www.mlive.com/news/2025/11...
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Michigan may lose $30M for emergency response and terrorism prevention, prompting lawsuit
“The White House continues again and again to pull the rug out from under us, putting the safety of our communities in jeopardy,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a press release.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Stopped by the S.H.E Shed at WMU last week. It’s a free store where students can shop for second hand items like school supplies, decor and kitchen supplies to furnish their dorms and apartments. www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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The S.H.E. Shed: Free store helps WMU students furnish dorms with donated items
Started by a graduate student who noticed dumpsters filled with perfectly good items during move-out, the S.H.E. Shed is creating a sustainable solution to a common college problem.
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Brad Devereaux @braddevero.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I asked Hot n Now how much the burgers are going to be, but it sounds like we'll all have to wait until it opens Monday. Not expecting 39c though, like it was "back in the day." I'll be at the Grand Opening Monday in Wayland. #food #michigan #burgers #fastfood #menu #preview #wayland
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Brad Devereaux @braddevero.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
I-94 now open after an 8-vehicle crash scene was just "cleared," MDOT said. UPDATE (2:16 p.m.) #news #traffic #I94 #kalamazoo #michigan #portage #highway #breaking #news #breakingnews #interstate #crash #police #live News: www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/09/2025
Breaking news: Thirty-one journalists were killed in Israeli airstrikes on a newspaper complex in Yemen last week, according to a new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists. They say it was “the deadliest strike on journalists in the Middle East.”
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Israel killed 31 journalists in Yemen strike, press freedom group says
Last week’s attack was “the deadliest strike on journalists in the Middle East” ever documented by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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Josh Sanchez @joshsantv.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
A viral video has resulted in the firing of an employee at the Portage Office Depot location. In the video, a worker can be heard calling the flyers for a Friday night vigil for controversial right wing activist Charlie Kirk “propaganda.” www.woodtv.com/news/grand-r...
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Brad Devereaux @braddevero.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Huge columns going up for the new Kalamazoo arena recently: #news #construction #kzoo #kalamazoo #arena #downtown #citylife #wmu #livemusic #events #michigan @kalamazoocity.bsky.social
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Maybe infinite content was a bad idea.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Ongoing construction at Western Michigan University. A green space and pedestrian pathway were built after the Bernhard Center was torn down.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Here’s a list of other invasive species in Michigan to watch out for: www.michigan.gov/invasives/id...
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MLive @mlive.com · 28/08/2025
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Invasive species identified in Kalamazoo park
A local parks coordinator first identified the fast-growing weed that can cause erosion and outcompete native plants for pollinator attention.
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Aya @ayathetigerrr.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Passengers weren’t permitted to leave the train for hours as bathrooms overflowed and temperatures inside the cabins rose, said Tayeful Islam, a 21-year-old student at U of M Dearborn. www.mlive.com/news/2025/08...
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Passengers describe ‘smelly, disgusting’ conditions inside train stranded for hours
A University of Michigan student aboard the train described overflowing bathrooms and high temperatures inside as passengers waited for a solution.
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Simon D. Schuster @simon.schuster.press · 16/07/2025
Out of work this week (and missed the campaign finance deadline) because I’ve been in DC donating bone marrow to a child with leukemia. If you can, please consider joining a stem cell donor registry. You could literally, directly save someone’s life: www.nmdp.org/get-involved...
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Join the Registry | NMDP (Formerly Be The Match)
Join the registry to donate bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells or cord blood & help save a life. NMDP maintains the most diverse registry in the world.
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Brad Devereaux @braddevero.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Court was paused this afternoon after the father of a man shot and killed lunged toward the alleged shooter. He was tackled by deputies. The man charged with murder in the shooting that occurred April 12, at Green Door Distilling Co., heads to trial. www.mlive.com/news/2025/05...
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Father of man killed in Kalamazoo tries to jump court barrier at murder charge hearing
The man charged with murder is now headed to trial.
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MLive @mlive.com · 21/04/2025
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Pope Francis memorial Masses planned in Kalamazoo
Two services will be held at the St. Augustine Cathedral, 542 W. Michigan Ave.
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