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Scooters have a short window to return and operate in 2019

Where did all the electric scooters go? And will they be coming back? Those questions have been on many a mind of people curious about these innovative if gimmicky modes of transport that flooded the city last summer and fall.

Bath Eclectic Music Festival brings global sounds to Michigan woods

This Sunday, fans of acoustic world music will join the wild squirrels and 500 largemouth bass living at Michigan’s Wildlife Conservancy for the second annual Bath Eclectic Music Festival.

Trans policy still dividing Williamston

A fight over a school policy designed to protect trans students is still rankling the small town of Williamston, almost a year after its school board president was recalled in protest.

Song of the day: "Caught Cold" by Lex J

Lansing’s own Lexus Jackson slated to bring her silky smooth vocals and bittersweet ballads to Mac's Bar Thursday.

Lansing City Council hopeful campaigns for office while expecting child

Her second campaign for Lansing City Council was in full bloom when candidate Yanice Jackson-Long learned a new family member would be along for the ride.

Defiant Waterfront Bar & Grill remains open at Lansing City Market

Summer’s ending but Waterfront Bar & Grill is still standing as the last tenant at the Lansing City Market, despite the city’s efforts to boot it for more than a year.

Roma Bakery to close after 50 years in business

The longtime Lansing institution serving freshly baked bread, pastries, deli sandwiches and more will close its doors for good on Sept. 30 with the sale of its building, at 428 N. Cedar St. Castriciano declined to comment on who the building was sold to. Roma Bakery Deli & Fine Foods announced the news via its Facebook page Monday.

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2019-2020 Greater Lansing Theater Schedule

Upcoming theater shows all across Greater Lansing!

Audio Air Force brings 'Macbeth' to Robin Theatre

The bard’s classic tale of betrayal and paranoia will get turned on its heels for an audio-only production.

Greater Lansing Balloon Festival takes off Saturday

The Greater Lansing Balloon Festival, a celebration of the sport of hot air ballooning that contributes to local nonprofits including the Lansing Promise scholarship fund, is blasting off again Saturday.

New in Town: Drive-thru barbecue joint opens at busy Lansing intersection

The drive-thru line at 517 BBQ began to wrap around the building as Lansingites sunk their teeth into smoked brisket, pork and chicken on the restaurant’s opening day. The drive-thru’s only establishment is owned by Lansing native Eric McClain.

Favorite Things: Refugee outreach volunteer Farah Khalil and her phone

This is going to sound strange, but I am a person who is always in need of guidance, even in the smallest things I do. Trying to make good decisions all the time is tricky for me.

John Smolens' novel reimagines the American Revolutionary War

John Smolens has reached deep into the history of the American Revolutionary War in his book “The Schoolmaster’s Daughter.”

This week's Lansing City Pulse Cover Artist: Crimson Cook

“Your Calling,” by Crimson Cook, depicts a muse of creativity leading an artist to pursue their craft.

Biggby's Michael McFall’s book details entrepreneurial 'Grind'

Michael McFall describes himself as an everyman CEO. He doesn’t have an MBA or a yacht. Mastering things like paradigm shifts or leveraging assets are not in his general wheelhouse of small business necessities.

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City Pulse July interview with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor

Development, a performing arts center, trash pickup, the new BWL plant and who should be the Democratic presidential nominee are some of the issues Lansing Mayor Andy Schor discussed with City Pulse’s editor and publisher Berl Schwartz in their monthly interview.

City Pulse Radio Podcast

City Pulse On the Air, Aug. 18: Alligators, Blat Pack and co-housing

On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, production manager Skyler Ashley speaks to an alligator-owner and an alligator-expert to pick their brains about the wave of strange alligator stories that popped up across mid-Michigan.

Arts & Culture

Lansing City Pulse Top of the Town 2019 Winners

The tribe has spoken! And we’re back. This year’s Top of the Town contest pulled in 143,912 votes for the top three, …
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This Lansing hairstylist wants to give you a mullet

FRIDAY, Aug. 16 — The mullet. For Lansing hairstylist Ashley Medina, its meaning has been determined to be a bold …
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Infertility is not just a woman’s issue

According to the World Health Organization, infertility is “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to …
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Food

New in Town: REO Town pub offers garage doors and American fare

The front door to The Rusty Mug in REO Town is open but hardly being used. Instead, patrons prefer to go through two massive garage …
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Doing it 'Big' at Capital City BBQ

The Capital City BBQ is an international street food house that quietly sits on the corner of Saginaw Street and Martin Luther King …
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Hard seltzer claws its way into Lansing

THURSDAY, Aug. 8 — Hard seltzer has dominated the competition to become this summer’s biggest drinking fad. While the …
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