October 29, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Wharton Center Presents: Branford Marsalis

Rina Risper05 mins

Get ready to turn up the volume as three time Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis energizes Wharton Center’s Great Hall stage.  Known throughout the globe, Branford not only brings the renowned Marsalis name back to East Lansing, but also an exuberant night of virtuosic, live-in-concert playing.  “Intricacy and intensity go hand-in-hand” says the Newark Star-Ledger, “a realm of sensual riches that offer all kinds of ways to nourish the spirit…” affirms Jazziz.

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Thinking about refinancing? You’re not alone.

Rina Risper07 mins

Were you a last minute tax filer because you owed more money to the federal or state government, and you just do not have it to give?  If so don’t worry; you have company.  Millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet.  Many are making the tough choice of which bills to pay or not between food on the table, medicine, utilities, and a mortgage/rent payment.  If you own a home, you have options.  One could be to refinance your home. 

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Wellness News 6-6

Rina Risper04 mins

Just when you thought you knew everything about the opposite sex…

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Teen Talk 6-6

Rina Risper08 mins

Where to go from here: Helpful Tips for High School Juniors

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How to Have a Beautiful and Lush Green Lawn

Rina Risper06 mins

Having a green, lush lawn is easier than you might think. If you don’t have the ideal lawn you have always dreamed of, don’t worry. With just a few simple steps, you, too, can have an amazing lawn.

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    Ask the Business Librarian 6-6

    Rina Risper06 mins

    The National Association of Independent Real Estate Brokers has declared April to be “National Prepare Your Home to be Sold” month.  If you need to sell your home in this tight real estate market, visit the library for some tips on how to get your home in tip top shape so it will sell quicker!

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      Ask the Business Librarian 6-5

      Rina Risper07 mins

      Q: I’m going to be retiring soon but I’m not quite ready to quit working.  I’d like to do something next and have been thinking a lot about starting my own business.  Does the library have any resources for folks over 50 who would like to start a business?

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      Lansing’s Women Business Organization Celebrates 25th “Silver” Anniversary Founders’ Day Awards Brunch

      Rina Risper05 mins

      Lansing, MI — On Saturday, April 21, 2007, The Greater Lansing Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. (NANBPWC) will celebrate 25 years of service to the Lansing area community.  This year’s silver anniversary theme, “Honoring our Past, Celebrating Today & Embracing the Future,” will be reflected through a visual historical presentation during the brunch. 

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      Renovating and Remodeling Your House

      Rina Risper07 mins

      Deane Nelson, allied member ASID, Designer of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, A Division of Michael Fischer Builders, LLC at the 2007 Michigan State University Spring Home and Garden Show explaining their product line. Photo TNCP.

      Don’t want to move but need to spice up your living area, add to the value of your home through renovation  or remodeling.

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