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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 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...

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City Hall headed up the street to the old Masonic Temple

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....

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Lansing announces plans for new City Hall

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...

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The hidden gems of the Greater Lansing area

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...

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Sept. 11 remembrances begin Friday in Lansing

Sept. 11 remembrances begin Friday in Lansing

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — In honor of the victims of the Sept. 1, 2001, terrorist attacks, as well as the U.S. military members killed in the ensuing wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and other fronts, Lansing Veterans Council is beginning its Sept. 11 memorial Friday....

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