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‘LGBTQ+ welcoming city’ resolution passes Lansing City Council unanimously

TUESDAY, OCT. 14 — Three weeks after threats made against transgender patrons at the Avenue Cafe galvanized local pro-trans activists, the Lansing City Council officially declared Lansing an …

Lansing Council to consider LGBTQ+ ‘welcoming city’ resolution

MONDAY, OCT. 13 — Lansing City Councilmembers will discuss a resolution “declaring the city of Lansing as an LGBTQ+ welcoming city” at tonight’s meeting. In response …

Charter Commission chair says website changes unrelated to criticism

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 — An update to the Lansing Charter Commission landing page was made “to reflect the same language and wording in our first educational mailer for consistency purposes, and …

Voted for Aurelius Christian? Here’s how to ‘spoil’ your ballot

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 — Lansing voters who had already cast their vote for Aurelius Christian before he dropped out of the at-large City Council race on Sunday have until Friday, Oct. 24 to …

Lansing City Charter Commission tones down website language

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 — A city website has been updated to alter language about the proposed city charter following a complaint filed with state officials by City Council President Ryan Kost. …

30 speak to support trans rights at Lansing City Council forum

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 — Around 75 people showed up to the Lansing City Council chambers this evening for an open forum hosted by the Council’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee …

Trans advocates ask City Council to step up protections

Before he made the violent threats that sparked viral social media posts, ignited local concerns about violent, anti-trans rhetoric and led a dozen to speak at the Lansing City Council last week …

Enduring traditions, modern additions

For Gianna Taracks, brewing coffee isn’t just a job. It’s a craft. “It’s not just beans that you grind up and pour hot water over,” she said. “There’s …

‘Taste and understand’ at new East Lansing cheese shop

When April Robart and her family lived in Kalamazoo, they loved visiting the local Cheese Lady location. “We would go out on an afternoon walk and go there to sample the cheeses,” …

East Lansing voters, candidates split over property tax increase

As the Nov. 4 City Council election in East Lansing approaches, the city’s budget deficit has taken center stage — though without a clear solution. A 20% plurality of likely voters …