City Pulse

Barnes & Noble is back in Frandor — and this time, it’s hyper-local. The new store features Lansing authors, Michigan true-crime favorites, a cozy room-style layout, and a staff that already knows what local readers love. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/frando…?

On freezing nights at Sleepy Hollow State Park, Barb Barton sets up her telescope and disappears into the universe. From comets and auroras to galaxies millions of light-years away, she’s capturing breathtaking images right here in mid-Michigan. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/song-o…

There’s been a lot of emotional moments at MSU Opera Theatre — and for good reason. Composer Ricky Ian Gordon is on campus mentoring students for this weekend’s production of The Grapes of Wrath, and his powerful music has everyone in tears. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/never-…

Michigan’s hitting pause on big corporate handouts after the SOAR and Gotion backlash. Now lawmakers are pushing a new plan letting companies keep part of their workers’ income tax. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/next-u…?

A $1M+ vision is taking shape downtown: Devil’s Day Tattoo is redeveloping three historic buildings into a larger studio, a community space, retail, and affordable housing—powered by OPRA support and LEDC guidance. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/devils…

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Hela’s Kitchen has found a new home! 🌮 After two years in the Lansing Mall food court, Angelita Cabrera and her husband Pedro opened a standalone Tex-Mex spot on West Saginaw on Oct. 4. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/hard-w…?

What does freedom look like from inside a prison cell? MSU’s “Bridging Walls [–] Different Worlds” exhibit lets visitors experience life inside Michigan’s prisons through art and poetry by incarcerated people. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/artwor…?

While most politicians traded blame during the nation’s longest government shutdown, Will Lawrence grabbed a sleeping bag and headed to the corner of Walnut and Ottawa in Lansing — right outside U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett’s office. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/how-wi…

After more than 150 years in an unmarked grave, Obediah Sheldon — a veteran of the War of 1812 — finally has a headstone at Lansing’s historic Mount Hope Cemetery. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/160-ye…?

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AxMiTax’s plan to eliminate property taxes in Michigan is sinking fast. Experts say replacing $17–$19B in local revenue isn’t feasible, and signature collectors are behind schedule. Tax reform sounds good—until the math hits. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/death-…?

Lansing’s heat could soon come from a data center! Deep Green’s new project will donate excess server heat to BWL, cutting fuel use and boosting efficiency. Sustainable tech meets downtown innovation. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/propos…

Anna Hill steps into Jo March’s shoes in Riverwalk Theatre’s “Little Women” — and admits she’s never read the novel! Expect family, friendship, and a little zany fun, plus a chance to give back with a food drive during the show. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/riverw…?

Everything at Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant is made fresh, from the plethora of entrées, like the chicken chimichanga dinner, to the basket of warm tortilla chips and accompanying salsa you get upon arriving at your table. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/pablos…?

Love, legacy, and a lifetime of jazz. This Sunday, the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan honors Gregg Hill and Lois Mummaw — two pillars of the Lansing jazz scene whose passion, generosity, and groove have kept the music (and the community) alive. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/full-c…?

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From prison walls to painted walls. At 71, Lansing artist Martín Vargas completed a breathtaking 34-foot mural inside the Ingham County Parole Office — a visual story of transformation from incarceration to freedom. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/master…

Lansing’s newest riverfront gem is here! 🎶🐟 Artist Brian Whitfield rappelled over the Grand River to finish his mural — part of the new Fish Ladder Music Park, a $3.6M upgrade to the Brenke Fish Ladder. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/entert…

Lansing artist Jozefa Rogocki turns eggs into intricate stories of Slavic heritage. 🥚🎨 Now, she’s been honored with a Midwest Culture Bearer Award for her work preserving the pysanky tradition. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/egg-ce…