News From Downtown
Nubian Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate New Storefront in Downtown Lansing
New retail store invites community to celebrate and be immersed in African culture LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 18, 2023) - On Sept. 16, 2023, Nubian, a retail store showcasing Africa's culture, beauty and fashion to the people, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate...
Lansing store offers African experience
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new store showcasing African culture and fashion opened its doors today in Lansing. Rihab Musa is a determined woman who can now add store owner to her list of accomplishments. She says before securing a job as a psycho-therapist the search...
Accessible barrier-free playground opens near Lansing’s Adado Riverfront Park
A new three-million dollar, accessible playground is now open near downtown Lansing. On Friday, as children slid down slides, hopped on swings, and ran all around, officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Play Michigan. The new playground is...
City Hall headed up the street to the old Masonic Temple
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13 —The historic Masonic Temple on Capitol Avenue will be the home of Lansing’s new City Hall if the City Council approves, the Schor administration will announce today. Mayor Andy Schor said that he expects the empty 99-year-old building, at 217 S....
Lansing announces plans for new City Hall
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The City of Lansing has chosen the location for a new city hall. Under the plan, the seat of the Lansing government will move two blocks south to the former Masonic Temple Building at 217 S. Capitol. The move is supported by a $40 million...
The hidden gems of the Greater Lansing area
The start of a new academic year calls for mastering the art of navigating CATA buses. What better way to do so than by uncovering the hidden treasures of Greater Lansing? While Grand River Avenue and the MSU campus offer diverse activities, Greater Lansing has...
Downtown Lansing Inc. Named as 2024 Great American Main Street Award Semifinalist
Downtown Lansing Inc. recognized for outstanding downtown revitalization efforts LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2023) — Main Street America has announced Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) as a 2024 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) Semifinalist. DLI, the downtown...