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 …
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Old Town sewing shop stitches together community
Jessy Gregg has been operating the sewing and fabric shop Seams for over six years, but she just had her first grand opening.
“We were going to do a ribbon cutting for our second …
‘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,” …
Constellation Cat Cafe brings cuddles and coffee to Old Town community
Any cat owner who has rented a home knows the fear of their pet scratching away the security deposit. It should come as no surprise, then, that Constellation Cat Cafe’s leadership was anxious …
GiantMouse Knives cuts out a niche in Old Town
For 10 years, Jim Wirth has run his luxury knife brand, GiantMouse Knives, without a showroom.
The Michigan native was living in California when he started the company with Danish knife …
Craig Ryan Fine Clothing adds to revitalization of Atrium building
It’s been a while since downtown Lansing’s historic Atrium building was lively. Formerly home to the Strand Theatre and Arcade, later known as the Michigan Theatre, which closed in 1980, …
Old clothes find new life at Lansing Emporium
Nine years ago, Lansing resident Monica Haladyna was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome, a disability that left her unable to continue her work in cybersecurity. Her hands would bunch up …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Old Town sewing shop stitches together community
Jessy Gregg has been operating the sewing and fabric shop Seams for over six years, but she just had her first grand opening. “We were going to do a ribbon cutting for our second …
‘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,” …
Constellation Cat Cafe brings cuddles and coffee to Old Town community
Any cat owner who has rented a home knows the fear of their pet scratching away the security deposit. It should come as no surprise, then, that Constellation Cat Cafe’s leadership was anxious …
GiantMouse Knives cuts out a niche in Old Town
For 10 years, Jim Wirth has run his luxury knife brand, GiantMouse Knives, without a showroom. The Michigan native was living in California when he started the company with Danish knife …
Craig Ryan Fine Clothing adds to revitalization of Atrium building
It’s been a while since downtown Lansing’s historic Atrium building was lively. Formerly home to the Strand Theatre and Arcade, later known as the Michigan Theatre, which closed in 1980, …
Old clothes find new life at Lansing Emporium
Nine years ago, Lansing resident Monica Haladyna was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome, a disability that left her unable to continue her work in cybersecurity. Her hands would bunch up …
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 …
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 …
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 …