Paragon Life

Eat Something New and Eat Out Often During Kalamazoo Restaurant Week

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Bonnie Caprara.

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Nearly every city has a restaurant week and Kalamazoo is no exception as eight of downtown’s finer dining establishments kick off Kalamazoo Restaurant Week on Jan. 20. Each restaurant features a specially-priced three-course menu that gives diners a chance at trying something new without taking too much risk to the pocketbook or an opportunity to [...]

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World Champion Angler Supports Healthy Babies

Posted on 10. Dec, 2011 by Kimberly_Zewatsky.

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The Michael Jordan of fishing is coming to town….he’s actually coming back home. Kevin VanDam, seven-time Angler of the Year and Kalamazoo native is an honoree for the 18th Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. Part of the March of Dimes mission is “to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature [...]

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Money Making Michigan?

Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by ashley.

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Newly Senate-approved legislation makes way for the red carpet in the great state of Michigan. Despite talks and numbers that had fallen apart in the past, $25 million in incentives has been given the green light in order to bait movie and film companies to hire Michigan workers and base their businesses in the state. [...]

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Get rebellious: Soul Rebels Brass Band coming

Posted on 15. Aug, 2011 by Shawntai_Brown.

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Soul Rebels Brass Band will be at Rose Street Market at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1; $12; talk with the band beforehand at Fire @ 5 p.m. about using art to revitalize community

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Yeah, I have a Thunderbolt

Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by Naidra_Walls.

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When I upgraded from an LG Chocolate to the Blackberry Storm 2, I’ll admit, I was in love. But, that phone was a definite heartbreaker. The relationship even turned hostile in the end stages. So, after months and months of bickering with Verizon (I mean true bickering, letter-writing, Twitter bashing, half of the 9 yards), [...]

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I Love Coffee!

Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Kimberly_Zewatsky.

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Even during the dog days of summer, hot coffee is still the preferred beverage at my job. The popularity of the caffeinated liquid never ceases to amaze me. We don’t even have to jump in the car if we’re jonesing for java. I can count five coffee shops within walking distance of my workplace. Four [...]

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Let The Dogs Have Their Day

Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Kimberly_Zewatsky.

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Woofstock Fest returns on July 16 th for its third year at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site in Downtown Kalamazoo. Woofstock Fest is this Saturday from 10am to 5pm. The day will feature entertainment, pet contests, including the popular ‘peanut butter licking contest’, kids’ activities, shopping, food and drinks, and pet adoption opportunities! Festival goers [...]

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WMU set to make big announcement March 22

Posted on 21. Mar, 2011 by Erica Finley.

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When you’re a school of about 25,000 students, plus faculty and staff, it’s hard to keep a secret. But Western Michigan University has managed to keep a big announcement under wraps and plans to let us all in on it tomorrow, March 22, at 9:15 a.m. Dubbed Operation: Historic Moment, proceeded by a major PR [...]

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Back in 24: A trip to the circus … sort of

Posted on 07. Mar, 2011 by Shawntai_Brown.

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Remember how excited (or mortified) you used to get when you knew the big top was coming to town? The big red and white tent; circus animals trained to jump through hoops of fire or juggle balls; a few handfuls of clowns smashed into a tiny car; popcorn, cotton candy and sticky floors that make [...]

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Win $300 gift certificate to WMU Bookstore in EcoMug contest

Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by Erica Finley.

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If you’re a Western Michigan University student, you know what an EcoMug is. The EcoMug is a stainless steel travel mug given free of charge to all incoming first-year and transfer students at WMU. Started in fall 2009, the program aims to reduce campus waste and save money by minimizing the number of disposable cups [...]