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20 hours ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
Downtown Lansing business owners and residents pledged support for growth and revitalization ahead of the annual State of Downtown address. All of the Above Hip Hop Academy, which opened nearly a year ago, is one example of the growing communityExecutive Director Cathleen Edgerly of Downtown Lansing Inc. highlighted that nearly $700 million in recent investments and noted a drop in the downtown vacancy rate.
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1 day ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
Lansing officials broke ground on a new City Hall, a long-anticipated project expected to be completed by fall 2026, located at Grand Avenue and Lenawee Street. The new three-story building will centralize city services, offering a one-stop shop for residents and housing a new City Council chamber. Funded by $40 million in federal money, the project is seen as a catalyst for revitalizing the southern part of downtown Lansing.
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3 days ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
Jessica Starks, owner of Transworld Business Advisors and Exit Factor, transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, helping others buy existing businesses. Lisa Ellen Smith, owner of InVerve Marketing for 25 years, shared her journey from startup to an established business, emphasizing continuous learning.
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1 week ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
The Capital Area District Library system has 13 branches across Mid-Michigan, including downtown Lansing. Library leaders are creating a new 5-year strategic plan and are asking for community input. Residents are requesting more staffing, daytime events, and improved internet and resources.
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1 week ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
After surviving COVID, Mother and Earth Kids faces a new challenge—unexpected cost hikes tied to international trade.
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1 week ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
According to the city's chief strategy officer, Jake Brower, Lansing is feeling the effects of inflation in numerous departments In Mayor Andy Schor's proposed 2025- 2026 budget, it details possible fee increases in these departments to maintain these services Some of the proposed fee increases are for public service, parks and recreation, economic development and planning services In the coming weeks, Lansing city officials are encouraging neighbors to provide input on these proposed...
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2 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
The last day to file taxes is April 15th, and as that date approaches, many neighbors are setting appointments with local tax expertsOther neighbors are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist them with filing their taxes this year I went out in my Lansing neighborhood to ask people their thoughts on whether or not they would use AI to assist with their taxes.
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2 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
In 2023, the City of Lansing Human Relations and Community Services Department brought in Public Policy Associates (PPA) to conduct a study centered around homelessness in Lansing Tuesday evening, PPA shared those results with neighbors and also offered recommended solutions to solve these issues 2,371 people were homeless in Lansing in 2023, with 41% of those people being families with children The causes for homelessness and barriers for exiting homelessness were cost of housing, loss of...
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2 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
The Lansing Lugnuts are gearing up for their 29th season here in Lansing Ahead of this years baseball season, many changes were made in Jackson Field including a new field, the addition of metal detectors, more netting and more food options I caught up with Jesse Goldberg- Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts media relations director, as he and the Lugnuts team geared up for opening day Tuesday night In the attached story, I also spoke with Jeremy McKowen, Lansing Brewing Company general manager, about...
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3 weeks ago | 
fox47news.com | Asya Lawrence
Child abuse prevention month is recognized during the month of April annually.
