Historic Glaister House’s fate seems sealed: Demolition

FRIDAY, March 14 — The City Rescue Mission of Lansing will "most likely" demolish the historic Glaister House in the downtown Lansing to make room for a rainwater detention pond, a spokesperson …

Statewide anti-Trump ‘bridge takeover’ protests garner small presence in Lansing

FRIDAY, March 14 — A statewide effort to “take over” Michigan bridges with anti-Trump protesters had a presence in Lansing today — but not much. Despite the warm weather …

Technical difficulties plague Barrett’s telephone town hall

TUESDAY, March 11 — Technical difficulties marred U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett’s first telephone town hall last night. The Charlotte Republican, whose district includes all of Ingham and …

Lansing comedy finds its center

Stepping inside the Robin Theatre in REO Town, you find something rare: A quiet space where the audience is locked in.

A pro-immigrant stance is good business for Michigan

The new administration is reaping fear, chaos and anger across the country, prompting many to take to the streets in protest.

Chengdu Teahouse introduces Old Town to a Chinese tradition

To say Elyse Ribbons has had an eventful career would be an understatement.

New threat to Glaister House: Lansing City Rescue Mission

The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is the new steward of a historic property — which it is contemplating tearing down.

Not their first rodeo

According to Rodeo Boys’ label, the Lansing band’s upcoming album, “Junior,” “captures the quiet rebellion of a queer, blue-collar heart.” The rugged yet …

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Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties, whose headquarters is on Willow Street in Lansing, has helped resettle about 17,000 refugees in the Greater Lansing area.

Refugee resettlement organizations face turmoil and uncertainty

For many, the federal crackdown on migration evokes images of midnight ICE raids and mass deportations.

Defining terms: What you need to know about refugees and immigrants

The terms “immigrant” and “refugee” are often conflated, but their meanings are distinct.

Eyesore of the Week

This red-tagged home on the south side near Cedar Street and Greenlawn Avenue has been partially covered by a giant blue tarp since it was damaged by a large tree branch in a summer storm last year.

Protesters today in front of the west wing and auditorium of old Eastern High School, which they still hope to preserve even though demolition started Tuesday.

‘It’s not over until it’s over’: Picketers protest demolition of old Eastern

THURSDAY, March 6 — A small but dedicated group protested today as the demolition of old Eastern High School continued into a third day.. “If you tell me I can’t do …

RISE Unveils New Transdermal Patch: A Game-Changer in Health & Wellness

From tablets to tinctures, and topicals to concentrates, RISE has been leading the charge in making cannabis-based wellness options available for those seeking a natural or alternative remedy. …

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Mayor Andy Schor revealed architectural renderings for the new Lansing City Hall at his State of the City address. The city plans to build a three-story rectangular brick building at the corner …

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Enjoy top-notch Indian food without breaking the bank at Curry House

Curry House’s chaat samosa — a torn-apart samosa covered in chickpea curry, chutneys, yogurt sauce and crunchy chickpea-flour noodles — is a wallet-friendly option for those craving a variety of Indian flavors.

I try to only allow myself one meal out per week, so I like to make sure it’s a good one.

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Advertisements for nonalcoholic beer may never be as prevalent as commercials for its alcoholic counterpart, but the growing visibility of such promotions likely comes as no surprise to industry …

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In addition to the always-available chocolate chip, Dunk’d serves four cookies each week from a rotating selection of 150 flavors.

Cookies so good you’ll forget to dunk them

“Peanuts” pup Snoopy once said that happiness is a warm cookie. As a fellow chocolate chip cookie lover, I wholeheartedly agree.

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Erin Witt (left) and her mother, Donna, hold the new sign for their Allen Neighborhood Center location.

Brewitt Cafe & Bakery expands into Allen Neighborhood Center

At 6 years old, Erin Witt loved mixing up homemade concoctions and offering them to her neighbors.

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Politics at play in Senate non-election; why not for the Supreme Court, too?

By this time next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will likely have broken new ground in having waited more than 74 days to call a special election in a vacant state Senate seat previously held by now-U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet.

Slotkin’s visibility makes GOP nervous as Democratic response draws near

Hours before U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin planned to deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress in his second term, the White House had something to say …

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St. Patrick’s Day events bring a taste of Ireland to Greater Lansing

The leprechauns are looming, the Guinness taps are flowing, and the city of Chicago is preparing to dye its river green.

Library of America seeks to rectify censored Ernest Hemingway works

If you’re a fan of Ernest Hemingway, the revelation that some of the language and content in his most famous novels was censored won’t be a surprise.

Drummer Jeff Sipe has worked with a variety of musical greats, from bluegrass and folk titans like Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs to jazz-fusion guitarist John McLaughlin, members of jam bands like Phish and Widespread Panic and Indian musicians like Debashish Bhattacharya.

Jamming with two Jeffs

When galaxies collide, time tilts in all directions, past, present and future. Sound crumples into surprising forms and strange new frequencies.

“It was the best surprise,” Detroit poet Melba Joyce Boyd said of learning she was selected to be Michigan poet laureate.

Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third poet laureate

Prolific Detroit poet Melba Joyce Boyd has been selected as the state’s third poet laureate by the Library of Michigan.

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Historic Glaister House’s fate seems sealed: Demolition

Statewide anti-Trump ‘bridge takeover’ protests garner small presence in Lansing

Technical difficulties plague Barrett’s telephone town hall

Lansing comedy finds its center

A pro-immigrant stance is good business for Michigan

Chengdu Teahouse introduces Old Town to a Chinese tradition

New threat to Glaister House: Lansing City Rescue Mission

Not their first rodeo

Refugee resettlement organizations face turmoil and uncertainty

Defining terms: What you need to know about refugees and immigrants

Eyesore of the Week

‘It’s not over until it’s over’: Picketers protest demolition of old Eastern

RISE Unveils New Transdermal Patch: A Game-Changer in Health & Wellness

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Rewind: News from the last 7 days

TOP 5 DESSERTS

Enjoy top-notch Indian food without breaking the bank at Curry House

Did you know?

Politics at play in Senate non-election; why not for the Supreme Court, too?

Slotkin’s visibility makes GOP nervous as Democratic response draws near

St. Patrick’s Day events bring a taste of Ireland to Greater Lansing

The leprechauns are looming, the Guinness taps are flowing, and the city of Chicago is preparing to dye its river green.

Library of America seeks to rectify censored Ernest Hemingway works

If you’re a fan of Ernest Hemingway, the revelation that some of the language and content in his most famous novels was censored won’t be a surprise.

Jamming with two Jeffs

When galaxies collide, time tilts in all directions, past, present and future. Sound crumples into surprising forms and strange new frequencies.

Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third poet laureate

Prolific Detroit poet Melba Joyce Boyd has been selected as the state’s third poet laureate by the Library of Michigan.

'Life of Pi' reminds us what we're living for

Lebowsky Center reaches for the stars with ‘Into the Woods’

Wharton Center eases on down the road to its 2025-‘26 Broadway series

Michigan’s cannabis excise tax: A local-level lifeline under siege

St. Patrick’s Day events bring a taste of Ireland to Greater Lansing

The leprechauns are looming, the Guinness taps are flowing, and the city of Chicago is preparing to dye its river green.

Library of America seeks to rectify censored Ernest Hemingway works

If you’re a fan of Ernest Hemingway, the revelation that some of the language and content in his most famous novels was censored won’t be a surprise.

Jamming with two Jeffs

When galaxies collide, time tilts in all directions, past, present and future. Sound crumples into surprising forms and strange new frequencies.

Melba Joyce Boyd named Michigan’s third poet laureate

Prolific Detroit poet Melba Joyce Boyd has been selected as the state’s third poet laureate by the Library of Michigan.

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