
COVID UPDATE: Hospitalizations are up … way up
The positivity rate climbed above 14% in Michigan while case numbers rose. Deaths remain relatively low compared to last fall, but still rising. School outbreaks reach new highs.

New Robin brand gives Kalamazoo bigger wingspan
Downtown cocktail lounge Stamped Robin expands globally-inspired esthetic to next door coffee and food spot Café Robin, which officially landed last week.

Dad Café gives energy to young Kalamazoo fathers
For a society that stereotypes and criticizes fathers for not being involved enough, it doesn’t give them a lot of support. A group of Kalamazoo dads is changing that.

Pandemic pivot leads to more high-fives for One Well Brewing
The Milwood neighborhood’s fun-focused brews and food spot will swap kids’ stuff for an arcade in expanded location.

Holy Taco has its own trinity: Tacos, tequila, and a great space.
A departure from their traditional broad fare, the Housler team puts out a slim menu at the right time.

COVID UPDATE: School outbreaks on the rise again
School outbreaks seemed to be on the decline in the past couple weeks, but Monday’s report shows it’s too soon to relax.

“The lowest it has ever been”
A shortage of substitutes is straining teachers as COVID prompts reconsideration of work-life balance.

Serving up breakfast just like grandma used to
The lunch rush may be solid, but La Familia Café is one of only a few places to offer a full suite of morning dishes downtown.

The buzz is business
Saving bees and rebuilding hives prevents workers from getting stung and keeps the global food supply from going extinct.

Self-care leads to business success for Phenomenal She
First Kiarah Steele empowered herself to save her life. Now the budding entrepreneur has made it her job to help other women.