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Hey there, Kalamazoo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Assault at Kalamazoo River encampment leads to felony arrest
  • How far along is the Portage Creek homeless encampment cleanup?
  • How River's Edge is changing affordable housing options in downtown Kalamazoo

Also on today's calendar: Dynamic Bird Diversity of Sarett Nature Center and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspect arrested after man beaten at tent encampment along the bank of the Kalamazoo River (wkzo.com) — Kalamazoo police arrested a 25-year-old man after a 48-year-old man was found severely beaten near the 600 block of East Michigan Avenue, with the attack traced to a tent encampment along the Kalamazoo River. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition, and the suspect is now lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail on a felony assault allegation.
   

2. Crews clean up half-mile stretch of homeless encampments along Portage Creek (wwmt.com) — Cleanup crews are removing trash and debris from a half‑mile stretch of former homeless encampments along Portage Creek in Kalamazoo's Milwood neighborhood, after a city nuisance case pushed the private owner to act. Contractors hired by Plastics Place LLC aim to finish by Sept. 11, while the city plans a reinspection but has not yet set a date.
   

3. 'A labor of love': Kalamazoo affordable housing community welcomes first residents (woodtv.com) — A large new affordable housing complex, River's Edge Apartments near Gull Road and Harrison Street, is now welcoming its first residents in downtown Kalamazoo. Most of the 228 units are income-restricted, backed by city, county and state support, and include amenities like a fitness center, playground and live-work spaces. Final construction is expected to finish in October.
   

4. State leaders say new program needs time to fix literacy slide (woodtv.com) — State leaders visited Woods Lake Elementary in Kalamazoo to discuss slipping statewide third‑grade reading scores and emphasize that new literacy programs will take time to show results. Kalamazoo Public Schools, however, have seen steady gains over three years, supported by efforts like Read and Write Kalamazoo and expanded teacher training in evidence‑based reading instruction.
   

5. Kalamazoo & Battle Creek Travel Guide (revuewm.com) — If you're planning a day or weekend close to home, this guide spotlights Kalamazoo's museums, downtown mall, nature preserves, trail system, coffee shops, restaurants, and breweries, alongside ideas in Battle Creek and Paw Paw. It's packed with specific suggestions for art, outdoor time, and dining that residents can enjoy themselves or share with visiting friends and family.
   

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Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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