August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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News Spotlight: Lansing Workers’ Center Recognizes Wage Theft

Rina Risper03 mins

During a national week of action concerning wage theft, the Lansing Workers’ Center, continues to empower workers to stand up for their rights. Since opening its doors last Labor Day, the Lansing Workers’ Center and has been talking to workers about wage theft, unemployment claims, and everything in between.

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News Spotlight: LANSING MOTORCYCLE SHOOT: Hello all future cast members!

Rina Risper04 mins

Hello all future cast members!

 
The two days of the shooting are coming up on us quickly so as promised, here are some specifics of our shoot. Please read everything as it will include what to bring, parking information and call times. Also, please feel free to contact Tim Whalen | Senior Graphic Designer | MessageMakers 
whalen@messagemakers.com - 517.482.3333 with any questions that you might have.

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News Spotlight: DENNY’S PARTNERS WITH THE MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO MINORITY COLLEGE STUDENTS

Rina Risper04 mins

 Earvin “Magic” Johnson, chairman and founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, poses with April Kelly-Drummond, director of Corporate Diversity for Denny’s, at the12thAnnual Taylor Michael’s Scholarship Program Conference in Los Angeles, hosted by the Magic Johnson Foundation. 


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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen: A Pumpkin Recipe From My X-Files

Rina Risper09 mins

Halloween is over and creatives all over the state were using their talent to impress the masses. Now it is time to eat.  This Michigan pumpkin was displayed in the Romney Building in Lansing, MI and designed by Maranda Winchester.

 

 

Even ghosts and goblins will gobble up pumpkin desserts this fall.  Isaac, Ben and Jacob Hammack roll out the pumpkins in preparation for a delicious pumpkin cheesecake and other goodies.  Photo by Leah Rolinski

 

By Wolfgang Puck, Tribune Media Services

 
When you’re making dessert for a holiday season meal, it’s always so much fun to come up with something surprisingly different – a recipe that not only makes people take excited notice from the moment you serve it, but also continues to win happy “oohs” and “ahs” all the way to the last bite.

 

 

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Fans Flock to Folly for Fantastic Finds

Rina Risper09 mins

 Tallulah’s Folly is an amazing place filled with flowers and special gifts.  According owner David Gregware, it is an “Eccentric Retreat Filled With A Melange of Unique Offerings, Flora & Shenanigans”. TNCP Photo

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Natural Savvy: Healthy Eating Guide to Cereal

Rina Risper07 mins

By Lilian Presti, NaturallySavvy.com

Cereal is an American breakfast classic that many of us grew up on. Because it’s so easy to prepare and most kids love it, today’s parents continue to buy cereal week after week, hoping to keep breakfast time stress-free and to get some nourishment into their children. But depending upon which cereals you choose, you may not be getting exactly what you think you’re getting.

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Your Other 8 Hours: 7 Tips to Master Every Meeting

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 

Tribune Media Services
 
Would you like to nail job interviews, close new clients and maximize every meeting? It’s simple with a little preparation. “Can’t I just wing it?” I hear you asking. No. It’s easy to think you don’t need to prepare because you’ve been in 100 meetings/interviews/presentations just like it, but if you don’t spend some time planning, someone else will control it.
 

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How do I wear that trend…velvet and velour

Rina Risper04 mins

By Ashia Sims
 
Velvet is back! Well by back, I mean for the second fall season in a row. So if you took the challenge I presented last year and got yourself some velvet, rejoice because you made a sound style choice. Velvet and velour made appearances on the runways of Fall 2010 fashion weeks so it made my fall trend list as well.

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Potter Park Zoo Receives Millage Renewal

Rina Risper03 mins

Potter Park Zoo Red Panda

Voters in Ingham County showed their support for the Potter Park Zoo by voting for the Zoo’s millage renewal.

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My Answer – 9-21

Rina Risper03 mins

By Billy Graham
Tribune Media Services
 
Q: My husband and I just lost our home. We got talked into buying it with nothing down and low payments the first two years, and we just didn’t think about what would happen later. Now we’re back in a rented trailer. We’re so discouraged we don’t know what to do. Maybe you’ll have some encouraging words. – Mrs. N.H.
 

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