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Yankowski eyes top job at Grand Rapids PD

After hiring a California-based search firm to bring in top-tier candidates from across the country, the city of Grand Rapids announced earlier this month that Lansing Police Chief Michael Yankowski and two other candidates had been named finalists in its search for its next police chief.

Lansing Police officers on leave after one strikes teenager

Two Lansing Police Department officers have since been placed on administrative leave after one repeatedly struck an unarmed, handcuffed black teenager during an arrest late yesterday morning.

Parade led by Nessel kicks off Michigan Pride

The rainbow came on a rainy day as a multicolored crowd formed in Adado Riverfront Park for the Michigan Pride Parade in Lansing. Led by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, the pack headed south to the state Capitol where several people were scheduled to speak.

Listen: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards honorees and presenters

The fourth annual Inclusion Awards recognized politicians, medical professionals and Lansing natives who never stopped caring about their community.

Could a Performing Arts Facility Be On the Horizon for Lansing?

The City of Lansing, through the Mayoral Arts & Culture Commission, is investigating the possibility of developing a new performance facility in Lansing. As part of the process, the Arts Council of Greater Lansing has agreed to assist the City of Lansing in gathering community input.

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Lansing’s Juneteenth festival celebrates 26 years

What started as a 1993 get together brought to Lansing by Texas native Gordon Haskins, a member of the Mask Memorial CME Church, has blossomed into three days celebrating African American History.

Lansing Police investigate after officer strikes teenager

Lansing Police Chief Michael Yankowski will oversee an internal investigation into the use of force by an officer after eyewitness videos showed an officer apparently repeatedly striking a teenage runaway.

City Pulse June interview with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor sits down with City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz for their monthly interview.

VIDEO: Lansing police officer strikes young girl

City of Lansing officials are holding a press conference this afternoon after a video surfaced of a uniformed police officer striking what appears to be a young girl before escorting her into a police cruiser.

Grand Avenue parking structure gets facelift with new mural

Part of the North Grand Ramp parking structure, on Grand Avenue and OttawaStreet, is getting wrapped in a colorful vinyl design by a local artist. The project ends a nearly three-year collaboration between Downtown Lansing Inc. and the Greater Lansing Arts Council to place art on the building.

Lansing mayor shuffles top staff

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor today announced a “restructuring” of top city officials, shuffling his chief of staff into a newly created deputy mayor position and re-creating two other new jobs.

ARTpath visualizes a more inclusive future

ARTPath drew walkers and bikers to the Lansing River Trial Friday to witness a 20-piece, site-specific installation. The public art project left behind five murals relating to nature, heritage and Michigan's working class.

Lansing Pride celebrations honor past, future of the movement

One can’t help wondering what organizers of the Stonewall Bar protest in New York 50 years ago, bringing global attention to state-sanctioned violence against LGBTQ+ people, would have thought of a national month-long observance where fly-over cities around the world draw crowds waving rainbow flags.

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City Pulse June interview with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor sits down with City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz for their monthly interview.

City Pulse Radio Podcast

Why Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin supports gay rights

How did Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from very Republican Holly, Michigan, on the other end of our congressional district, become an ally? For her, it was personal. Here’s what she told City Pulse editor and publisher Berl Schwartz.

Arts & Culture

‘Timeless’ Hairspray still holds

Can you hear the bells? That ‘60s R&B and the hiss of aerosol cans is the sound of “Hairspray” the musical at …
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‘Indecent’ traces complex history of Judasim, love and control

Peppermint Creek Theatre Co.’s final play of the season is a must-see for more reasons than can be covered in one review. …
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Turn it Down: Greg Nagy performs at UrbanBeat

Greg Nagy Friday, June 14 @ UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. 18+, $5, 8 p.m. Flint native Greg Nagy isn’t your …
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Food

2019 Greater Lansing Farmers Market Guide

Here is an updated list of farmers market across Greater Lansing. Use the key to see what's available at the market, and what benefits …
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Pizza shop offering giant slices to open in Stadium District

A pizza oven will be firing 18-inch pizzas until 3 a.m. each weekend starting with this latest addition to downtown Lansing’s …
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He Ate/She Ate: Sansu

He Ate By MARK NIXON Before we get to my international arch-nemesis, the Dr. Evil of dining utensils, let us begin with two …
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