City of Lansing to Offer Free On-Street Metered Parking Through 2020
On-street parking in Lansing will be free of charge for the rest of the year beginning on Monday, November 23, 2020
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We Remember: Rosemarie “Rosa” Lopez Killips January 9, 1949 – August 14, 2020
Rosa Lopez Killips was loved by many. An ofrenda was built by her brother, Lorenzo Lopez, to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
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Just Plain Selfish: The Audacity of Color
By Kris Walker
Tough times have been said to reveal a person's true character. A person can paint a pretty picture of themselves using vivid or even pastel colors. Words, attire and demeanor make it easy to portray a perfectly polished image. The persona and posture however, must be able to be maintained and withstand the pressures of societal life.
Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time
Lourdes Stoner is in the11th grade, and lives in Lansing, MI. Read more…Photo by Dan Defoy
An apple lover’s apple crumble that highlights its fresh fruit flavor (and doesn’t bury it in sugar)
By America’s Test Kitchen
Some apple crumbles bury the fruit in sugar and streusel so that by the time you add a scoop of ice cream, you've lost the fruit's tangy freshness. It's the equivalent of heating really good olive oil so that it loses its grassy bite or cooking thick, well-marbled steak until the center goes gray.
WWW.Aboutthatcar.com – 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
By Frank S. Washington
DETROIT, MI – Smooth, really smooth. That’s how the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid struck us.
Managing COVID-19 Disappointments for Kids
By Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.,
Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, adults have a wealth of information available to understand the importance of face masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing. From reading the latest news and recommendations for staying healthy to receiving prevention tips from health care providers, adults are more likely to grasp the greater context of staying vigilant during the pandemic.
Black Friday Is Coming: Five Tips for Retailers
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By Ray Mitchell
For many of us, 2020 has been a year filled with uncertainty. One thing that is certain though, this year more than any other, shoppers are ready to take advantage of Black Friday Deals. With budgets a little tighter than in years past. Deloitte estimates a 7% reduction in holiday spending budgets, shoppers will be looking for good deals and great service. While more shoppers plan to do their shopping online this year, there are still plenty of intrepid deal-hunters that want an in-store experience. Whether you are an online or in-store retailer, there's still some time to prepare for this year's shopping season. Here are a few things to consider as you finalize your holiday season plans.
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The Plant Professionals: Pruning- how, when and why?
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By Kathy Valentine
For some gardeners a sharp pair of pruners or secateurs is a powerful tool for shaping, thinning and removing any broken, diseased or crossed branches in shrubs. For a novice gardener, there is often hesitation and anxiety. How do you decide what needs to be removed?
News Spotlight: Man Who Stole Ambulance From Sparrow Charged
On October 20, 2020 at 5:45 p.m. Lansing Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Michigan (Sparrow Hospital) in regard to a stolen vehicle complaint.Photo of Jonas Encarnacion