Drive too fast on Saginaw Street and you might miss this week’s Eye Candy: the Sparrow St. Lawrence Hospital near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The southeast section of the campus shown above is tucked back a hundred feet or so from the road. It has a modest courtyard that softens the masonry-heavy structure, but its trees and shrubs conceal some of the building’s best features from a passing glance. A more purposeful look reveals an array of architectural details and character.   more

Streets at Colonial Townhouses Cooperative  With construction season in full tilt across Lansing, many residents have been wondering if (and when) crews will get around to repairing the … more

Eric Mizga sat sipping a beer from the Grand Bar inside Lansing Shuffle. “It’s phenomenal,” Mizga pronounced the makeover of the city-owned downtown pole barn along the Grand River.  “It’s a great space for Lansing. We needed something … more

THURSDAY, Sept. 7 — The City Rescue Mission is looking to expand with a new homeless shelter in two buildings on Kalamazoo Street near the Capitol Complex. “We’ve been … more

A crowd of 100 or so were on hand for the start of the event, organized by Tamilikia Foster, a poet and nurse at McLaren Hospital. more

It was the worst of times, a perfectly miserable year by any measure. Between a murderous pandemic, a corrupt and conniving president, a sharply divided and angry populace, and a sickening wave of deadly police brutality, mainly against people of color, what more could possibly go wrong? more

The current City Hall, designed by Lansing architects Lee and Kenneth Black, is a 1950s’ period piece with its granite and limestone curtain-wall construction. Moreover, the walls and windows are drafty. Utility systems are dated. The plaza and parking structure beneath it are quickly crumbling away. Calcified stalactites of minerals ooze from the basement walls. more

An odd tradition – sea lamprey pie – linking the Great Lakes to Great Britain’s Royals and is expected to continue with the crowning of King Charles III. Lampreys … more

FRIDAY, February 17 —- The Shiawasee County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to refuse to release the personnel file of Douglas Chapman. The move was in response to an appeal of a … more

As soon-to-be President-elect Joe Biden was celebrating the results of the primary in Michigan hours after polls closed, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was facing down an array of TV cameras. It was March 10, the date COVID-19 was detected in Michigan. And it would consume the nation. more

Regular listeners of free online police scanner feeds in Greater Lansing may have noticed a bit less radio chatter than usual. more

Kathy, 62, minimizes her bipolar disorder. When she provides a list of disabilities for which she is receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, it’s usually the last condition that she mentions — and only with some reluctance and prodding from her daughter Natasha Beals. more

The long-discussed removal of the aging North Lansing Dam and replacement with rock ramps and gentle rapids could be fully funded by the federal government, if the project meets requirements. more

With Valentine’s Day coming up on Tuesday (Feb. 14), Greater Lansing has a multitude of holiday-themed events to enjoy this weekend as well as live music, art and science exhibits, theater productions and more. more

Strange Matter Coffee & Bakery has closed its downtown Lansing location until either a COVID-19 vaccine is discovered or a more profitable use can be found for the space. more

After losing a husband and a daughter, Barbara Davis decided it was time to make a change. At 72, Davis is a master’s student attending Siena Heights University studying clinical mental health. In this interview, Davis takes a break from writing an essay on historical trauma to shed light on her personal journey of self-acceptance, spirituality, and community mentorship.  more

Delta Township resident Liz Beal has long been frustrated by the growing number of local businesses and services that have adopted credit card surcharge fees. more

FRIDAY, Nov. 17 — Lansing Shuffle will host a free Thanksgiving meal 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday for Lansing-area individuals and families in need. more

Video footage of alleged police brutality has been released by the East Lansing Police Department. more

Maggie Haberman tweeted something the other day that I found remarkable. Promoting a story on President Trump’s about voting by mail, The New York Times White House correspondent wrote that … more