Rachel Greco

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Greco

DELTA TWP. - Slice by Saddleback, a Lansing area fire-baked pizzeria, will close its original location near Saginaw Highway. The news, announced via a post on the business's Facebook page on Thursday, comes more than three years after ownership of Saddleback BBQ bought Detroit Frankie's Pizza, which operated in the storefront at 644 Migaldi Lane. Detroit Frankie's opened there in 2020. Matt Gillett, the restaurant's owner, wasn't immediately available to comment Thursday morning.

2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

An estimated 1,800 people attended the second-annual Olive Burger Festival, held last October. The event, organized by local group Lansing Foodies and held at Jackson Field, will resume in 2026. LANSING - Organizers of the Olive Burger Festival have hit pause on the event, canceling this year's celebration. The event, organized by local group Lansing Foodies and held at Jackson Field, will resume in 2026, said Erin Brains, Lansing Foodies' president and event coordinator.

2 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

Delta Township canceled its annual July 3 fireworks show due to budget concerns, not rising fireworks costs. The cancellation comes after voters rejected a tax proposal to fund Eaton County Sheriff's Office patrols and staff, impacting public safety resources for the event. The township faces a nearly $13 million assessment for drain reconstruction and potential loss of its police contract with Eaton County. DELTA TWP.

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

A former Grand Ledge bar, vacant for at least eight years, was deemed unsafe and red-tagged by Eaton County. Renovations, estimated to cost between $1 million and $1.2 million, were delayed by the pandemic and unexpected costs. Eaton County expects paperwork from the owners soon and officials are eager to see the building restored. GRAND LEDGE - A former bar in the city's downtown that's been vacant for at least eight years was red-tagged and deemed unsafe last week. But the property at 207 S.

3 weeks ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Rachel Greco

Lansing Restaurant Week, running through May 17, features nearly 70 local restaurants offering $7 specials. The event aims to highlight the diverse culinary scene in the Lansing area and encourage residents to try new places. A dedicated website, www.517restaurantweek.com, lists participating restaurants and their special offers.