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A newspaper for the rest of us. We’re a Lansing, MI-based independent weekly newspaper specializing in local news, politics, arts & entertainment.
Lansing, MI
Joined October 2008
Hela’s Kitchen has found a new home! 🌮 After two years in the Lansing Mall food court, Angelita Cabrera and her husband Pedro opened a standalone Tex-Mex spot on West Saginaw on Oct. 4. https://t.co/xNoNW2JEXf?
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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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What does freedom look like from inside a prison cell? MSU’s “Bridging Walls [–] Different Worlds” exhibit lets visitors experience life inside Michigan’s prisons through art and poetry by incarcerated people. https://t.co/y6OPPWZiEm?
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People who have never been inside a prison might imagine that life inside is a daily fight for physical survival, like it is on shows like “Oz” or “The Mayor of Kingstown.” To …
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While most politicians traded blame during the nation’s longest government shutdown, Will Lawrence grabbed a sleeping bag and headed to the corner of Walnut and Ottawa in Lansing — right outside U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett’s office. https://t.co/VJcslllulY
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The standard political response during the nation’s longest federal government shutdown? Your standard rhetorical game. (Insert Democrat here) accused (insert Republican here) of …
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After more than 150 years in an unmarked grave, Obediah Sheldon — a veteran of the War of 1812 — finally has a headstone at Lansing’s historic Mount Hope Cemetery. https://t.co/v18Z8MmwFq?
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Obediah Sheldon’s marble headstone, in mint condition, stands out amid the historic Mount Hope Cemetery’s field of graying granite. It looks nothing like the other stones dated in …
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Check out the current issue of City Pulse. Available online now and on stands today. https://t.co/XOuTOgzYsu
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AxMiTax’s plan to eliminate property taxes in Michigan is sinking fast. Experts say replacing $17–$19B in local revenue isn’t feasible, and signature collectors are behind schedule. Tax reform sounds good—until the math hits. https://t.co/ayVVuMV9aK?
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The AxMiTax ballot initiative to put a property tax elimination proposal before voters in 2026 is taking on water. Circulators have run through the 180-day window during which they needed to …
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Lansing’s heat could soon come from a data center! Deep Green’s new project will donate excess server heat to BWL, cutting fuel use and boosting efficiency. Sustainable tech meets downtown innovation. https://t.co/d3h9Ybl90Y
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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, …
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Anna Hill steps into Jo March’s shoes in Riverwalk Theatre’s “Little Women” — and admits she’s never read the novel! Expect family, friendship, and a little zany fun, plus a chance to give back with a food drive during the show. https://t.co/o26qCEU011?
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Anna Hill, the lead in Riverwalk Theatre’s upcoming production of “Little Women,” confessed that she’s never read the original novel. As a young adult, she was more into …
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Everything at Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant is made fresh, from the plethora of entrées, like the chicken chimichanga dinner, to the basket of warm tortilla chips and accompanying salsa you get upon arriving at your table. https://t.co/ELmsG9DJHy?
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Since the pandemic, I’ve made a personal rule to never go out to eat on a Friday night. It’s not just the fear of getting sick; not everyone has the patience for long wait times. However, …
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Love, legacy, and a lifetime of jazz. This Sunday, the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan honors Gregg Hill and Lois Mummaw — two pillars of the Lansing jazz scene whose passion, generosity, and groove have kept the music (and the community) alive. https://t.co/ZmLHB3j9f5?
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There’s a sweet moment in a jazz tune when the soloists have all had their say, the energy is reaching a peak, and the band roars back to reprise the “head.” There’s no …
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The new issue of City Pulse is out now — available online and on stands today! https://t.co/NTLkX6z9Z3
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From prison walls to painted walls. At 71, Lansing artist Martín Vargas completed a breathtaking 34-foot mural inside the Ingham County Parole Office — a visual story of transformation from incarceration to freedom. https://t.co/r8Asq60Eg0
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The mid-October sun stole past the blinds of the Ingham County Parole Office on Lansing’s south side. Martín Vargas sat silently in a hard chair, his back to the window, making use of …
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Lansing’s newest riverfront gem is here! 🎶🐟 Artist Brian Whitfield rappelled over the Grand River to finish his mural — part of the new Fish Ladder Music Park, a $3.6M upgrade to the Brenke Fish Ladder. https://t.co/UBbZRpguJZ
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The giant crane he rented wasn’t going to cut it, so muralist Brian Whitfield had to learn how to rappel to paint his latest vision, dangling by ropes above the Grand River this summer. …
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Lansing artist Jozefa Rogocki turns eggs into intricate stories of Slavic heritage. 🥚🎨 Now, she’s been honored with a Midwest Culture Bearer Award for her work preserving the pysanky tradition. https://t.co/P8BaTF1Nye
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Decorating eggs is a common tradition for many Americans around the Easter season. However, Lansing artist Jozefa Rogocki takes that process several steps further with her pysanky eggs, a traditional...
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The numbers are in — and the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial race may already be over. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is pulling far ahead in fundraising, visibility, and support. Can anyone catch her? https://t.co/hwyCmZmcKa?
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The race to become the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2026 is quickly becoming uncompetitive. This week’s campaign finance reports paint a dire picture for Garlin Gilchrist, …
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As the federal shutdown threatens to halt SNAP benefits, thousands in Ingham County could lose access to food — and local organizations are bracing for impact. Read the full story in this week’s City Pulse. https://t.co/UN0QfD629M
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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. …
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The latest issue of City Pulse is out now — grab your copy on stands or read it online today! https://t.co/LDV5QcJm80
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Michigan’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary is heating up — and depending on how you read the numbers, everyone’s “winning.” https://t.co/P0ZOaKR51r?
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Who has the edge in Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate Democratic primary? U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are all running spirited …
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After nearly a decade on Turner Street, Sweet Custom Jewelry has a brand-new home —and it’s a stunner. The husband-and-wife team behind the Lansing favorite has transformed a historic 1929 bank building in Old Town into a sparkling, expanded storefront. https://t.co/Tsdb1hpunP?
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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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One of the largest anti-Trump protests of the year hit the Michigan Capitol this weekend — and yes, some protesters came in inflatable frog suits. https://t.co/NKPRf0963C
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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 …
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