City Pulse

11/02/2024

Step into Detroit’s past through The Searching Eye at the Library of Michigan. Featuring Norman Zadoorian’s striking black-and-white photography from the mid-20th century, this exhibit captures the gritty beauty of the city and its people. Curated with essays by his son, Michael Zadoorian, it’s a glimpse into a bygone era of Detroit. On display in the Lake Erie Room until Dec. 20, don’t miss this chance to see life through Zadoorian’s lens.

The Library of Michigan has turned its second-floor Lake Erie Room into a photo gallery featuring the work of the late Norman Zadoorian, who shot thousands of moody black-and-white photographs of Detroit in the mid-20th century.

11/01/2024

From best friends to business partners, Alec Joseph and Brice Reynolds bring their passion for fashion to Lansing with their new shop, Wake Up Call. Honoring a friend's legacy, they’ve created a space for their own brand, vintage finds, and even e-bikes—breathing new life into the Stadium District. Stop by and see what’s next for these two innovators.

Alec Joseph and Brice Reynolds, both 26, have been best friends since they were sixth graders at Waverly East Intermediate, in part due to their shared affinity for clothing and sneakers.

10/31/2024

The Harris-Trump race be damned: The real question is who will be Delta Township’s supervisor next year. Click below to read more.

The Harris-Trump race be damned: The real question is who will be Delta Township’s supervisor next year.

10/30/2024

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10/28/2024

A UPS worker from Lansing shares his experience in the union, highlighting victories such as a historic contract and the repeal of Michigan's Right to Work law. He warns that if Trump is re-elected, his agenda would further erode labor rights, making it harder for workers to advocate for better conditions. Read more below.

Michigan workers are on the move. Last year, UAW members won a game-changing strike against the Big 3 automakers, and UPS workers won a historic contract by mobilizing for a nationwide strike.

10/27/2024

For those who appreciate the printed word as art, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.'s 'Citizen Printer' is a powerful blend of history, activism, and craft. With over 800 reproductions of his bold, thought-provoking prints, Kennedy's work gives voice to Black culture and social justice, making letterpress printing a force for change. Read more below.

For those who view the printed word as an art form, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.’s new book, “Citizen Printer,” is a tour de force.

10/26/2024

Remembering the life and legacy of Joel Ferguson, a trailblazer for Lansing and beyond. From humble beginnings in a segregated neighborhood to becoming Lansing’s first African American City Council member and a prominent MSU trustee, Ferguson’s journey was defined by resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to change. Read more below.

Bobby Kennedy and John Engler were bookends in the life of Joel Ferguson.

10/25/2024

Open until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. every other night, El Catrín offers a variety of familiar Mexican food favorites with a Southern California spin — big burritos, street tacos, birria ramen and elote, to name a few. Read more below.

There aren’t many exciting options around town for those looking to grab dinner after 9 p.m., but thankfully, I thought outside the pizza box last weekend and ordered some takeout from El Catrín Tacos and More with a friend.

10/24/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday to an invited audience of 200 at the United Auto Workers Local 652 hall on Clare Street in Lansing for about 20 minutes. Here is a lightly edited transcript of her remarks.

(Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday to an invited audience of 200 at the United Auto Workers Local 652 hall on Clare Street in Lansing for about 20 minutes. Here is a lightly edited transcript …

10/23/2024

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10/22/2024

Three candidates, including one incumbent, are running for a pair of six-year terms on Lansing Community College’s Board of Trustees. Read more below.

Three candidates, including one incumbent, are running for a pair of six-year terms on Lansing Community College’s Board of Trustees.

10/21/2024

The Ingham County Housing Trust Fund and the Shared-Use Housing Advocacy Network are advocating for diverse housing options in Lansing. With upcoming zoning changes, including support for boarding houses, cooperative housing, and ADUs, the city has a unique opportunity to address the housing shortage. Read more below.

As staff coordinator of the Ingham County Housing Trust Fund and a member of the Shared-Use Housing Advocacy Network, I believe our community must encourage a diverse range of housing options in order to be responsive to local housing needs.

10/20/2024

Croptober is here, and Michigan's cannabis growers are harvesting their outdoor crops! But did you know that many products undergo a process called remediation to pass state-mandated tests for mold and pests? Read more below.

Across rural Michigan this month, cannabis growers of all sizes — from large-scale corporate operations to small, independent cultivators — are preparing to harvest their outdoor crops.

10/19/2024

Lansing cyclist David Ellis’ near-miss accident in 2022 was a wake-up call, sparking his advocacy for safer bike infrastructure. With Lansing's Michigan Avenue redesign underway, Ellis and fellow cyclists hoped for better bike lanes but were left disappointed by the city's plans. Read more below.

David Ellis was riding his bike to work one day in 2022 when he was hit by a car. Ellis, who had been riding on the sidewalk, was struck when he entered the crosswalk at Michigan Avenue and Museum Drive in downtown Lansing. He said the driver went through a stop sign.

10/18/2024

Exciting new flavors in East Lansing! Handie African, owned by Taiwo Adeleye, is now serving up traditional Nigerian cuisine with a modern twist!

Taiwo Adeleye, 39, moved from Nigeria to New York City in 2015 to study dance therapy and human movement. Two years later, he relocated to Greater Lansing, where he found a new passion in cooking.

10/17/2024

Huge congratulations to MSU's Jazz Studies Director Rodney Whitaker on his induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! Whitaker, one of the world’s top bassists and a mentor to countless young musicians, joins an elite group that includes legends like Einstein, MLK, and Benjamin Franklin.

By now, Rodney Whitaker has had a few weeks to ponder his late-September induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He joins the ranks of artists, scholars, leaders and scientists like Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Martin Luther King Jr. and Albert Einstein.

10/16/2024

Now and for the next two weeks, you get to decide the best of the best. Yes, voting is open in Round 2 of City Pulse’s Top of the Town contest. The top five nominees in 249 categories are listed in this week’s edition. Read more below.

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10/15/2024

Ingham County voters have an important decision to make on November 5! A proposal to raise the hotel tax from 5% to 8% aims to generate an additional $2.1 million annually to enhance our community’s tourism and convention facilities. This increase will help bring more visitors to Lansing and support local businesses. Read more below.

Ingham County voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to raise the hotel tax 3%.

10/14/2024

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10/13/2024

Exciting news for classical music lovers! The legendary London Philharmonic Orchestra will grace the Wharton Center at Michigan State University on October 17! With a packed two-week tour featuring works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Barber, this is a rare opportunity to experience world-class music right here in East Lansing.

10/12/2024

Exciting news for food lovers in East Lansing! 🍣🥢 The team behind Uni Sushi and Ramen has opened Bowl & Above, offering fast, fresh, and customizable poke bowls, sushi burritos, ramen, hibachi dishes, and boba tea!

10/11/2024

Lansing is set to plant 2,000 trees citywide thanks to a $5 million federal grant! 🌳 This initiative will focus on increasing tree canopy in disadvantaged neighborhoods, improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, and enhancing community well-being. Read more below.

When Lori Welch was named Lansing’s sustainability manager in 2020, her first order of business was to create a Sustainability Action Plan —a roadmap to help guide the city in its efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.

10/10/2024

🎸 The Dogs are Coming Home! 🎸
This week's City Pulse cover story takes you back to Lansing in the 1970s when proto-punk band The Dogs was still honing its raucous, MC5-inspired sound. The band headlines a homecoming show next week at Grewal Hall at 224.

On a peaceful fall day in 1972, Baker Street was about to get loud. The residential neighborhood on Lansing’s south side wasn’t known for hosting rock ‘n’ roll concerts — there wasn’t even a music venue.

10/09/2024

Mayor Andy Schor would like to eliminate General Election races for city positions when the winner in a primary race with more than two candidates surpasses 50% of the vote. Read more below.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9 — Mayor Andy Schor would like to eliminate General Election races for city positions when there are only two candidates in the primary election. “When I first ran …

10/09/2024

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