April 4, 2026

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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Get Double Your Bucks !

Rina Risper05 mins

The concept of community gardens originated as a campaign to preserve green space in New York City in the 1970s.  Today, community gardens are sprouting in urban metropolitan cities such as Brooklyn, New York, Detroit, Michigan, Cleveland, Ohio and many other urban areas.  It is a vital necessity.  

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Excuse me, are you listening? 10-16

Rina Risper011 mins

Dear Readers,
 
When was the last time you had an entirely happy summer?  I have had just that.  It has been filled with good friends and good times.  I am feeling so amazing!  
 

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Interviewee Posture: Personality is a Plus

Rina Risper09 mins

By Lorenzo Mills
 
Over the past few weeks I have had the chance to experience some of the most intense interviews for some of the most prestigious job positions that I have ever held or came across in my life. I must say that I think of these potential employers and their businesses as opportunities of a lifetime. 
 

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Ask Tamara: Am I Showing Favoritism Between My Children?

Rina Risper06 mins

Dear Tamara:
 
My husband has accused me of showing favoritism between our children because I spend a lot of time traveling with our daughter and preparing her for her pageants. I know the pageants are time consuming, but I really don’t think that is true at all. I love all three of my children the same and I treat them all the same. It really hurts my feelings when my husband says this and I don’t want my children growing up thinking that I show any differences between them or that I love my daughter more. What can I do to show them that I don’t play the favorites game?
– A.C.
 

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Your Other 8 Hours: 5 Tips to Facebook Efficiently

Rina Risper09 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
Is Facebook an evil website that will suck the life from you, or is it a useful tool that can help you professionally and personally? Yes. Yes it is. If you’ve thought about using Facebook to stay better connected to family and friends but are worried it will be a huge time and energy drag, or if you’ve been using it and are about to give it up, you’re going to learn how to get the most out of Facebook without allowing it to take over your life.
 

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Book Review: “I Got Bank: What My Granddad Taught Me About Money”

Rina Risper05 mins

By Tashmica Torok
 
We are surrounded by fearful exchanges about money.  We hear daily murmurs of stock dips, dives and anxieties on the news.  We have watched homes empty of families and fill with graffiti.  Our retirement funds are draining and we cannot find the hole to stop the plug with our thumbs.  Our children sit in the midst of this fog of confusion and uncertainty as we unknowingly burden them with our wringing hands and furrowed brows.

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The Smartest Card in Your Wallet

Rina Risper03 mins

By Librarian Thais R.  
 
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! That makes sense because a library card is the most important school supply of all, providing students with the resources they need to succeed. CADL card holders have free access to databases, news articles, encyclopedias, test preparation materials and much more. 

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News Spotlight: Former Lansing Mayoral Candidate Considers Run For House of Representatives

Rina Risper04 mins

Former Lansing Mayoral Candidate Charles Ford pens letter regarding run for the Michigan House of Representatives

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College Edition: College Campuses Deal Differently With Conflict

Rina Risper04 mins

By Toby A Ten Eyck
 
EAST LANSING, MI — Social scientists have long understood that taking responsibility for one’s role in a disagreement goes a long way in reducing the likelihood the conflict will escalate.  This is an idea that is now being used in Michigan State University’s (MSU) Restorative Justice Program.
 

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JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS

Rina Risper02 mins

Home cooking for a new
generation. Easy and elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.
 
By Sharon Fox
 
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 habanero pepper, finely chopped
3 scallions, chopped
1 1/2 cups rice
1 can (15.5 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme

 

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