Parchment
A city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — population 1,825 as of 2020.
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News around Kalamazoo County
State will use $89 million in settlements from polluters to clean up Kalamazoo, Detroit rivers
The money will pay for removing toxic sediment and improving access to the rivers, while the state promotes swimming, fishing, and other activities.
General
Portage Department of Public Safety Shares Video Message with Community
The Portage Department of Public Safety is sharing a video message from Director Matt Wolfe regarding the fatal stabbing that occurred on Cedarcrest Avenue on September 30, 2026.
Public Safety
This Week at the Market
The Portage Zhang Farmers Market is open on Sundays, from 9 AM to 1 PM at 125 East Centre Avenue. Here's what's going on this week at the market.
Events
East Centre Avenue Lane Closure (1700 Block of East Centre Avenue)
Starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the eastbound curb lane on East Centre Avenue near Newells Lane will be closed for a utility installation
Transportation
East Centre Avenue Lane Closure
Starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the eastbound curb lane on East Centre Avenue near Newells Lane will be closed for a utility installation.
Transportation
South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction: Melody Avenue to South Shore Drive
On Tuesday, September 29, the temporary traffic signals on South Westnedge Avenue will be shifted south to Crocket Avenue and Parkland Terrace to maintain both northbound and southbound traffic.
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Parchment by the numbers
- Area
- 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km²), 0.02 sq mi water
- Median age
- 29.4
- Households
- 907
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $72,798
- Median house value
- $184,000
- Office
- TREASURER
- Address
- 650 S RIVERVIEW DR, PARCHMENT, MI 49004