The Top of the Town People Contest is here!

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‘The hand we were dealt’

The Lansing Art Gallery dodged a dozen near-death experiences in its 60-year history, but it was still a shock when the real thing struck.

End in sight: Demolition begins on old Eastern’s historic wing

In 2016, some community members opposed selling Eastern High School to what was then the Edward Sparrow Hospital Association.

Real leaders would spend $700 million repairing Michigan’s road

Listening to SiriusXM’s podcast of Freakonomics Radio’s tax episode, “Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System,” led me to look up its guest, Jessica Riedl.

Barrett defends his record of meeting with constituents

SATURDAY, March 22 — U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, defended his record today of meeting with constituents. Later in the day, Lansing-area constituents held a town hall meeting …

‘Food that feels like home’

Dining options near Michigan State University just got a little bit healthier.

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Old Eastern High School's cupola amid unsuccessful last-ditch efforts to save it yesterday.

Videos raise questions about efforts to save old Eastern’s cupola

FRIDAY, March 28 — Videos of demolition of old Eastern High School depict what appears to be a haphazard and improvised effort yesterday to save the cupola atop the landmark building. The …

In the balance: Amateur photographer Randy Eberbach captured old Eastern High School's iconic cupola hanging precariously from a piece of roof as University of Michigan Health-Sparrow demolished the landmark west wing on Pennsylvania Avenue to make room for expansion.

Despite assurances, old Eastern's iconic cupola comes tumbling down

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 — The old Eastern High School’s cupola fell into pieces today despite University of Michigan Health-Sparrow’s promise to preserve it as a planned memorial garden …

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow has confirmed ts promise to alumni to save the old Eastern High School cupola, which it plans to install in a memorial garden it will create after it completes tearing down the landmark building.

UM-Sparrow to save old Eastern’s cupola, destroy many other artifacts

FRIDAY, March 21 —University of Michigan Health-Sparrow said today that it intends to preserve old Eastern’s cupola, despite preservationists’ concerns . But there is little …

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, skipped a town hall at Michigan State University. The organizers left a chair on stage for him.

Hundreds attend town hall sans Barrett

SATURDAY, March 22 — Constituents of U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett held a town hall today without the Charlotte Republican.

RISE Unveils New Transdermal Patch: A Game-Changer in Health & Wellness

From tablets to tinctures, and topicals to concentrates, RISE has been leading the charge in making cannabis-based wellness options available for those seeking a natural or alternative remedy. …

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Over 300 attended a two-hour “empty chair” town hall event organized for Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, Saturday. Indivisible Michigan 7, a 7th Congressional District branch of the …

FOOD

TOP 5 DINERS

Based on your votes in City Pulse’s 2024 Top of the Town contest. Bon appétit!

Wine and dine in class at Cooper’s Hawk

The upscale menu at Cooper’s Hawk includes many decadent dessert options, such as the picturesque s’more budino, a parfait cup layered with caramel custard, Valrhona chocolate mousse, toasted brown-butter graham crackers and a melted marshmallow.

Classy restaurants can be pricy, but it’s often worth it for the food and dining experience.

With a lengthy menu ranging from sandwiches like a crab and lobster BLT (pictured) to pasta dishes, salads, burgers, flatbread pizzas and barbecue meats, DeWitt’s Looking Glass Brewing Co. excels at every dish it serves.

Worshipping at the altar of Looking Glass Brewing Co.

Looking Glass Brewing Co. 115 N. Bridge St., DeWitt Noon-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday Noon-10 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (517) 668-6004 …

Early March is an unpredictable time in Michigan. Some years, the ground is still blanketed by snow, and the doldrums of winter continue to punish spirits and motivation. Other years, the break in …

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Opinion

Let’s stop calling it ‘DEI’ — These initiatives are about justice

“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” and “Woke.” These are terms that people often labeled as “conservative” or “ultra-conservative” or “alt-right” fear.

Trump is back: Grit your teeth, Michigan, and hang on

A northern Michigan cherry farmer and loyal President Donald Trump supporter told NBC News last week that she couldn’t wait in 2024 to see her guy back in the Oval Office.

Defeat and sorrow overshadow Sunshine Week in Michigan again

It’s Sunshine Week in Michigan. Again.

Arts & Culture

Photo by David Langlois
From left: Jordan Taylor as Ennis King, Kevin Forte as William King and Caleb Liggett as Malcolm King in Ixion Ensemble Theatre’s production of “Broke-ology,” by Nathan Louis Jackson.

Ixion revisits poignant tale of familial love and duty

Ixion Ensemble Theatre is celebrating its 10th season by restaging shows from its past.

Through war letters, Jana Nicol sees new side of her late father

A little over three years ago, Jana Nicol had the idea to publish a book of her late father’s World War II letters to his parents.

HWKN’s design features three circles for gathering, socializing and meditation.

Public Art

Michigan State University students, faculty, staff and alumni have been asked to help choose a design for a memorial recognizing the death of three students and the serious injury of several others when on Feb 13, 2023,

Luther S. Allison, a Grammy-winning pianist, drummer, composer and 2019 graduate of Michigan State University jazz studies, returns to East Lansing on Tuesday (March 25) as music director of “New Orleans Songbook,” a Jazz at Lincoln Center touring extravaganza packed with some of the nation’s top musicians.

‘New Orleans Songbook’ tour brings MSU grad full circle

There’s more to New Orleans music than Carnival, Mardi Gras and letting the good times roll.

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The Top of the Town People Contest is here!

‘The hand we were dealt’

End in sight: Demolition begins on old Eastern’s historic wing

Real leaders would spend $700 million repairing Michigan’s road

Barrett defends his record of meeting with constituents

‘Food that feels like home’

Videos raise questions about efforts to save old Eastern’s cupola

Despite assurances, old Eastern's iconic cupola comes tumbling down

UM-Sparrow to save old Eastern’s cupola, destroy many other artifacts

Hundreds attend town hall sans Barrett

RISE Unveils New Transdermal Patch: A Game-Changer in Health & Wellness

2024 Tax Insert

Rewind: News from the last 7 days

TOP 5 DINERS

Wine and dine in class at Cooper’s Hawk

Let’s stop calling it ‘DEI’ — These initiatives are about justice

Trump is back: Grit your teeth, Michigan, and hang on

Defeat and sorrow overshadow Sunshine Week in Michigan again

Ixion revisits poignant tale of familial love and duty

Ixion Ensemble Theatre is celebrating its 10th season by restaging shows from its past.

Through war letters, Jana Nicol sees new side of her late father

A little over three years ago, Jana Nicol had the idea to publish a book of her late father’s World War II letters to his parents.

Public Art

Michigan State University students, faculty, staff and alumni have been asked to help choose a design for a memorial recognizing the death of three students and the serious injury of several others when on Feb 13, 2023,

‘New Orleans Songbook’ tour brings MSU grad full circle

There’s more to New Orleans music than Carnival, Mardi Gras and letting the good times roll.

Lansing’s Lori Nelson Spielman hits it big with Netflix adaptation

Irreverence reigns supreme in Riverwalk’s ‘Importance of Being Earnest’

'Life of Pi' reminds us what we're living for

Beyond gummies: Hey! Captain redefines cannabis edibles

Ixion revisits poignant tale of familial love and duty

Ixion Ensemble Theatre is celebrating its 10th season by restaging shows from its past.

Through war letters, Jana Nicol sees new side of her late father

A little over three years ago, Jana Nicol had the idea to publish a book of her late father’s World War II letters to his parents.

Public Art

Michigan State University students, faculty, staff and alumni have been asked to help choose a design for a memorial recognizing the death of three students and the serious injury of several others when on Feb 13, 2023,

‘New Orleans Songbook’ tour brings MSU grad full circle

There’s more to New Orleans music than Carnival, Mardi Gras and letting the good times roll.

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