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Parchment, Michigan

Parchment is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2010 census recorded a population of 1,804. The name is derived from the parchment company that used to manufacture there. Parchment is located just northeast of the city of Kalamazoo.

Located at 42.3281, -85.5697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Cities in Michigan, Kalamazoo–Portage metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1909

Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo

The Diocese of Kalamazoo is a Roman Catholic diocese in the southwestern portion of the State of Michigan. The Diocese of Kalamazoo encompasses Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, Saint Joseph, Kalamazoo, Branch, Calhoun, and Barry Counties. The Diocese consists of 48 parishes, 13 missions, 44 priests, and 23 deacons. The Diocese operates 3 Catholic high schools and 19 elementary schools, serving more than 5,000 students throughout the same.

Located at 42.2917, -85.5914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Religious organizations established in 1971, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

Cathedral of Saint Augustine (Kalamazoo, Michigan)

St. Augustine Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The local residents constructed a church in 1852 as a mission used by traveling priests. Detroit bishop Peter Paul Lefevère established the parish of St. Augustine and appointed a permanent pastor in a letter from dated January 22, 1856. However, by 1869, the structure was no longer safe and inadequate for the growing congregation.

Located at 42.2917, -85.5914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States, Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit, Roman Catholic churches in Michigan, Buildings and structures in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Visitor attractions in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Religious buildings completed in 1951

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there. The center is also the major downtown transfer hub for Kalamazoo's Metro Transit bus system. Amtrak does not allow passengers to check luggage at Kalamazoo, but does permit carry-on of up to two suitcases plus "personal items" such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant gear.

Located at 42.2954, -85.5836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Amtrak stations in Michigan, Bus stations in Michigan, Stations along Michigan Central Railroad lines, Railway stations opened in 1887, Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan, Transit centers in the United States, Buildings and structures in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Transportation in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Northglade Montessori Magnet School

Northglade Montessori Magnet School is a public elementary magnet school for students grades K-6, operated by the Kalamazoo Public Schools, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. It was established in August 2001 by the restructuring of Northglade Elementary School. The school serves around 250 children, of whom 83% are black and 13% white. Children learn through the Montessori Method of guided exploration rather than through traditional educational methods. The principal is Dale Mogaji.

Located at 42.31, -85.5939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public elementary schools in Michigan, Montessori schools in the United States, Educational institutions established in 2001, Schools in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Magnet schools in Michigan

WKPR

WKPR (1440 AM) is a radio station licensed to Kalamazoo, Michigan, broadcasting a religious format.

Located at 42.3131, -85.6175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in Michigan, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1965

WKZO (AM)

WKZO (590 AM) is a radio station licensed to Kalamazoo, Michigan broadcasting a news-talk format. The station offers local shows The Lori Moore Show, The Richard Piet Show and The Jim McKinney Show to go along with syndicated programming in the evening and the midday hours. Syndicated programming includes Glenn Beck, Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin,the popular Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, and Dave Ramsey in the afternoon to go along with local programming every Saturday morning.

Located at 42.3486, -85.5633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in Michigan, Radio stations established in 1923

Kalamazoo Superfund Site

In 1990, the Allied Paper, Inc. /Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River was declared a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Kalamazoo is located on the southwestern side of Michigan. A three mile section of Portage Creek flows into the Kalamazoo River which is also contaminated. The Kalamazoo River flows directly into Lake Michigan. A Superfund site is an abandoned site with significant amounts of toxic waste.

Located at 42.2953, -85.5731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Geography of Allegan County, Michigan, Geography of Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Superfund sites in Michigan