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Ozay Moore helped beautify a city he loves dearly

When Ozay Moore first moved to Lansing, he didn’t quite know how long he’d stay. After getting to know this city ­ — winding his way through its many house shows and art …

Costume shop Imachinations is a cosplayer heaven

Matt Schulte and his wife, Lynn Lucas, were pretty much predestined to open up a costume shop.

New shop intersects science, art, everyday life

With age and experience, Leone came to realize that — with every answer we find — more questions reveal themselves. 

Pat Sievert brings back BAD Comedy Night 

Pat Sievert was fine with taking a break from performing comedy during last year's quarantine. In the before times, you could find him onstage once a week at Mac's Bar in addition to catching him at shows he performed at around town and around the state. 

DeAnna Ray-Brown is a self-made cheesecake entrepreneur

DeAnna Ray-Brown’s long shifts at Enterprise Rent-A-Car often left her tired and stressed out. When she finally returned home, Ray-Brown found her favorite way to blow off steam was to bake.

Lansing welcomes a variety of new restaurants

At Zyara Grill, the food is prepared fresh right in front of your eyes. You definitely can’t get the kind of experience at a McDonald’s. On the menu, you can expect to find all of the staple Mediterranean dishes

Neva Lee’s plants its roots in downtown Lansing

Nurturing a houseplant is a soothing hobby. You get to watch your plant thrive and positively respond to the love that you give it. Many people took to gardening during the pandemic as a way to distract themselves from the chaos of the outside world.

Punks With Lunch provides meals and more for those in need

Punks With Lunch Lansing has more to offer than just a free meal. At a typical food distribution event you can find harm reduction supplies, hula-hooping lessons, free clothing and even live music. The vibe is lively and welcoming. The organization tries to help out the community in every way it can.

Refuge Recovery aids recovering addicts through Buddhism

During the pandemic, alcohol sales had several drastic spikes, according to market data from Nielsen. To make matters worse, folks who were already in recovery found themselves unable to meet in-person with their support groups. 

MexiTreats opens second location just in time for summer

Looking for the perfect place to cool down after a long day at the beach?