Can Lansing’s pod homeless plan succeed where Kzoo’s failed?
In November 2021, The Kalamazoo Gazette reported that a “pod community” of 50 ModPods — portable, tiny homes — was in the works and could begin serving as transitional housing …
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Saving old Lansing
In July, a single word was changed on the Richard and Deborah Glaister House’s Wikipedia page: “is” was replaced with “was.” The building had been listed on the …
Lansing Duckpin hopes to score a strike with ‘casual’ bowling
Jessica Beach Pandoff is a competitive bowler, but she said the hobby can come with “a lot of baggage” between the special shoes and ball rental. That’s why she and her friends …
Money speaks loudest in Lansing primary election — with one *
What does a spot on the November ballot cost an at-large City Council candidate? At least $14,000, based on this year’s campaign finance reports. Money spoke loudest in last …
Lansing Councilmembers could soon face fines if they miss meetings
In her day job, missing three days of work with no excuse would likely get Trini Pehlivanoglu fired, she said. As a City Councilmember, she would face no consequences at all. That’s …
Crown Grill hopes diverse menu will cultivate regulars
Most restaurants focus on one particular cuisine. Yousif Alhalmy doesn’t see why. Alhalmy worked in restaurants while studying business at Lansing Community College. Ultimately, he decided …
Record turnout for Lansing election despite Schor’s wide lead
FRIDAY, Aug. 8 — Tuesday’s primary election turnout of 15,000 was the highest for a Lansing mayoral primary this century, despite a less-than-close race atop the ticket. That …
Despite reform, tenant advocates see more work ahead
In 2022, Lisa Sadler and her children relocated from Waverly Place Apartments to a hotel after her unit was red-tagged. Three years later, it happened again. After black mold was discovered in …
Charlotte Pottery fires artwork and memories
Charlotte resident Brian DeWaters and his family have been enjoying relaxing, creative outings at paint-your-own-pottery studios for years. However, they noticed that the studios often fell short on …
Schor and Kelsea Hector secure top spots in Lansing mayoral primary
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6 — Kelsea Hector will face off against incumbent mayor Andy Schor in November’s election, following a primary election yesterday in which nearly 25,000 ballots were cast. …