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High costs, uncertainty among local impacts of Trump tariffs

In 2024, after a career in China spanning writing, acting, a State Department role and a stint in the startup world, Elyse Ribbons began considering a move back to her home country. She chose …

‘Homegrown’ former teacher leads Lansing School District

Exactly one year of Jessica Benavides’ career was spent out of the Lansing area. “I applied to Lansing my very first year out of college, because I had subbed in Lansing during my internship …

A triple threat downtown

When Strange Matter Coffee owner Cara Nader began planning the downtown location’s 2023 expansion, she considered expanding the shop’s food offerings from donuts to a full menu. Fresh food …

Local government, advocates bracing amid national ICE surge

As federal enforcement surges amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center has not heard of Lansing or East Lansing police turning …

Advisory boards recommend Ingham County Human Services parking lot section for ModPod community

A city-run transitional housing community of 50 ModPod housing units came a step closer to reality when a joint committee voted unanimously in late January to recommend the parking lot of the Ingham …

Exotic Snack Guys has that international snack you heard of

Have you seen an odd-flavored snack online that they don’t carry in any grocery stores? Want to try white peach Pepsi? Oreos flavored with strawberry, blueberry, peach and grape? How about …

A month on the job

Deyanira Nevarez Martinez 2nd Ward Council Member | deyanira.n.martinez@lansingmi.gov After just a few weeks on Lansing City Council, 2nd Ward Council Member Deyanira Nevarez Martinez …

More details emerge about proposed downtown data center

About 100 people braved brutal cold temperatures Saturday to learn more about a proposed data center that could one day heat some of their homes. The meeting, held by Bellwether Public …

Okemos staple reopens with new menu, familiar chef

When Kevin Cronin ended a nearly 20-year stretch as executive chef at Dusty’s Wine Bar in 2015, he didn’t intend to come back. Over the next decade, while Cronin opened a food truck, worked …

Parking lot instead of Lansing parks for ModPods, board says

Advisory boards recommend Ingham County Human Services parking lot for ModPods Decision comes after all parks struck from recommendations; final decision rests with mayor By Leo V. …