The city of Lansing could start parking enforcement an hour later under an ordinance being considered by City Council members.
The change to starting enforcement at 9 a.m., rather than 8 a.m., is aimed at giving businesses more flexibility to receive shipments without the trucks being reported for blocking traffic.
When the Lansing Housing Commission bought land at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Grand Avenue a few years ago the public housing agency also bought the nearby 6,180-square-foot commercial building at 405 S. Grand Avenue.
The move was intentional, said Doug Fleming, the commission’s executive director. So is the timing of efforts to begin marketing the property to prospective tenants.
Downtown Lansing is gearing up to celebrate Small Business Week, May 3rd-9th, by spotlighting the people and passion that make the district so vibrant. Throughout the week, keep an eye on our social media for special posts featuring local business owners and their families, telling the stories behind the storefronts that give our downtown its unique character.
Downtown Lansing is gearing up for a vibrant summer 2026 season, with a full lineup of festivals and community events that celebrate creativity, culture, and connection. From the cherished riverfront to Washington Square, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a dynamic mix of arts, food, music, and family-friendly experiences throughout the warmer months.
The season kicks off in May
Bangos & Babe’s Corner are fast-casual restaurants in Downtown Lansing that trace back to 2019, when friends Will and Aharon started a breakfast sandwich food truck called Bangos, operating out of a former Frito-Lay truck. A year later, after finding a space they liked, the concept expanded into Babe’s Corner, centered on hoagies and soft serve.
As a volunteer-led organization, we know that they are truly the heart of Downtown Lansing. Volunteers bring vibrancy and a sense of community to our events and initiatives, infusing purpose throughout downtown.
Intertwining guitar work and soaring three part harmonies is the hallmark of Ash Can Van Gogh’s collective style. Americana embedded with Roots, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Alt Country, Country Rock, Indie, Trip Folk…they play intuitively and make room for each other to shine. Spend a fun evening with friends jamming to good music in Downtown Lansing.
Doors at 7pm, show starts around 8:30ish.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lights, camera, Lansing. The 16th Annual Capital City Film Festival is now underway, bringing 10 days of film, music, and immersive art to downtown Lansing.
Organizers say the festival has grown into a major event, drawing filmmakers and creatives from across the country and around the world.
Rain put a damper of the annual Easter egg hunt on the Capitol lawn in Lansing but kids still got their treats at Grewal Hall where an egg walk was substituted for the usual scramble.
According to Downtown Lansing Inc., the Egg-Stravaganza included the Easter Bunny, a Michigan State Police dog named Dewey, pictures with Rapunzel and other businesses giving away treats at their stores.
Photo Credit: Robert Killips/Lansing State Journal
LANSING, Mich — Rain could not stop Easter weekend fun in Lansing on Saturday, as the Downtown Egg-Stravaganza was moved from the Capitol lawn to indoors at Grewal Hall.
Neighbors lined the streets and battled the rain to enjoy the event.
“The weather was not cooperating with us but we still wanted a reason for everyone to come downtown,” Jenea Markham, Downtown Lansing Inc said
