Hard work pays off for owners of Hela’s Kitchen
When Famous Taco moved out of its West Saginaw location in 2023, one of Angelita Cabrera’s friends told her it would be the perfect standalone spot for her restaurant, Hela’s Kitchen. …
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Proposed downtown data center focused on sustainability
Expert: If we are committed to data centers, heat donation is a better way The heat flowing through 10 miles of pipe underneath downtown Lansing is generated by natural gas. But come 2027, …
South side redevelopment is a Lansing success story
When large-scale developments are announced in Lansing, it’s common to see a laundry list of development tools used to get the projects off the ground. Grants, tax abatements and other …
Good Truckin’s other side now its own shop
When asked how long The Other Side, a new cafe adjacent to Good Truckin’ Diner, was in the works, co-owner Nora Gorman laughed. “Honestly, we thought of it like two weeks ago,” …
Schor’s slate beats out grassroots candidates in Lansing election
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 — Lansing’s grassroots candidates failed to upset their more established counterparts last night, with Mayor Andy Schor and his endorsed City Council candidates Deyanira …
Lansing SNAP recipients prepare for impending freeze
For some people, a $216 loss one month means eating out less often. For Ariel “Kit” Cushman, who is currently transitioning out of homelessness, it’s a major setback. …
Long wait for election results likely ahead for Lansing voters
Lansing voters planning to watch the election results roll in on Tuesday should prepare for a long night. The nearly-midnight primary election results in August were no fluke, Lansing City Clerk …
‘Inclusive’ Michigan diner opens second Lansing-area location
Josh Beckett was a regular at the original Anna’s House location in Grand Rapids before he bought it. “I’d come sit at the counter and Becky Miller — …
Second ‘No Kings’ protest features local activists, national focus
Protesters, some wearing inflatable frog suits, filled the Michigan Capitol grounds on Saturday with one of the largest anti-Trump rallies this year. The Lansing crowd mimicked others around …
Sweet Custom Jewelry makes former bank building ‘shine’
When jewelers Bob and Alissa Sweet decided to set up shop together 10 years ago, they toured the former bank building at 226 E. César E. Chávez Ave. in Old Town. They were impressed by …