Be Cautious of Credit Counseling & Debt Management Claims During Michigan’s Economic Woes

Layoff and foreclosure notices will continue to loom in Michigan’s future as the state’s economic woes continue into 2008 according to a University of Michigan forecast that projects the state losing another 51,200 jobs this year.

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Commission Announces 23rd Annual MLK Luncheon

Tickets can be purchased at both the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and Lansing City Hall. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Tickets can also still be purchased over the phone at (517) 483-7637.

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The New Citizens Press Interview

Actress-turned-author Bern Nadette Stanis – who will be speaking along with actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the Lansing Center Feb. 23 – is not only an icon in urban entertainment, but also a role model for generations.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Set to Perform at the Wharton Center

EAST LANSING, MI- -The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a world renowned dance organization which has grown in leaps and bounds from the now fabled first performance at the 92nd Street Young Men’s Hebrew Association in New York in March 1958.

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PLAY REVIEW: “Bee” Funny: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brought big laughs

You learn something new everyday. On Jan 8th while watching the presentation “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at The Wharton Center, I learned theater could be simultaneously entertaining and educational.

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2007 Tri-County Area Foreclosure Rate Climbs to 1,757

Sheriff’s Deed
Totals by Year
           
    2000        380
    2001        415   
    2002        496   
    2003        612   
    2004        591   
    2005        789   
    2006        1312   
    2007        1757   

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URBAN WHEEL AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: An Evening of Fashion, Stars and Cars at 12th Annual Event in Detroit

The Mercedes-Benz C Class was chosen as “Car of the Year” by an independent panel of automotive journalists for th “Urban Wheel Awards” that will be held in Detroit,MI On January 15, 2008.  Other winners in  the “Car of the Year” category are the Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord.  Co-hosts will be Actress Rosie Perez, and Kevin Frazier, of Entertainment Tonight. 

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New Year, New Look

We are beginning our 7th year and finishing up our 6th.  It has been unbelievable.  In 2008, don’t be afraid to explore your dreams and fulfill your goals.

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