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The latest state projections suggest Michigan’s cannabis market will generate nearly $1 billion in annual revenue by the end of the fiscal year — including $100 million in tax revenues for public schools. But apparently that just wasn’t enough for Homegrown Cannabis Co. in Lansing.
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Kyle Kaminski
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2/1/21
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Citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra has canceled the remainder of its 2021 season.
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STAFF
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2/1/21
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On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, arts editor Skyler Ashley fills in for publisher Berl Schwartz. Ashley interviews Bob Fish, co-founder and co-CEO of Biggby Coffee. Fish delves into the …
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Staff
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1/30/21
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A set of “final recommendations” released this month by the state’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency calls for urgent measures to address ongoing racial disparities in Michigan’s budding cannabis market. The problem: The industry has far too many white guys running the show.
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KYLE KAMINSKI
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1/28/21
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With local music venues still being shuttered due to the pandemic, it’s a harsh reminder of what the Lansing area once had. The Loft, Mac’s Bar, the Green Door—and various other spots—not only host area bands, but also beloved touring acts from all genres.
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Since 1944, Lake Trust Credit Union has provided banking services for people across Michigan. That tradition continues with its brand new location in downtown Lansing.
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COLE TUNNINGLEY
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1/28/21
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In the dark winter of 1936-1937 a group of Flint autoworkers decided they had enough of low wages, harassment and unsafe working conditions.
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Bill Castanier
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1/28/21
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A synthetic ice-skating rink will be installed in early February on the City Hall Plaza, Capitol and Michigan avenues. The 3,300-square-foot rink will be decorated with colorful lighting, benches and heaters funded through a partnership between the city and the Capital Region Community Foundation.
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A play where the legs of actors are visible! Where characters sometimes speak over each other and give each other eye contact! And where the actors actually move around — and even change costumes!
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David Winkelstern
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1/27/21
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Laura Stein was beloved for many qualities, from her music and dance skills to her rapport with children, but her life-giving hugs were mentioned most often in a colossal Zoom memorial Sunday night.
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Lawrence Cosentino
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1/27/21
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On this edition of City Pulse On the Air, editor and publisher Berl Schwartz hosts a panel discussion on January's wild political events with MSU economics professor Charlie Ballard, City Pulse …
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Staff
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1/23/21
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A medical cannabis retailer in Ionia is making key inroads on the Greater Lansing marijuana market with a massive array of flower, concentrates, vaporizer cartridges and more. And with free delivery, most Lansing residents needn’t even leave the couch to replenish their stash.
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Just in time for folks looking to get started on their New Year’s resolutions, a brand new gym opened up in East Lansing. F45 Training offers a team-based exercise program to help its patrons burn fat and gain muscle, using workouts that take — you guessed it — only forty five minutes to complete.
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Cole Tunningley
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1/21/21
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When Capital Area District Library’s Jean Bolley first donned the Cat in the Hat costume for a children’s storytime, she didn’t know it would become one of her favorite work outfits.
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BILL CASTANIER
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1/21/21
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The Avenue Café, one of Lansing’s favorite east side neighborhood haunts that functions as a bar, concert venue and ramen restaurant, is shutting its doors until March.
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Staff
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1/20/21
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Need some fresh ideas to kill some time this weekend? Here's a smattering of events gathered by City Pulse that are going down this Saturday and Sunday.
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Staff
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1/15/21
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After years of obscurity, after a slowly swelling grassroots cult following grew, Rodriguez finally got his due.
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Rich Tupica
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1/14/21
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The Great Lakes region is known for its natural beauty, drawing millions of visitors every year. Tourism is one of the region’s biggest contributors to its economy.
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KATHLEEN FITCH
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1/14/21
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Need plans for the weekend? Why not check out the Meridian Township Farmers’ Market’s renovated digs? The market is stepping in 2021 on Saturday by opening up its winter season outdoors at its new Marketplace on the Green Venue at 1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos.
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Staff
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1/13/21
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Michigan State University is inviting the public to take a virtual tour through the halls of its world-renowned Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. Attendees can check out how world-class nuclear research is conducted at MSU, and will even get to scope out locations where in-person tours are not allowed to visit.
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Staff
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1/13/21
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