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Love Lansing Like A Local on water with Rivertown Adventures

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Enjoy summer on the water!

Rivertown Adventures is one of Lansing’s premier paddling rental source!

You can join River Town on one of Lansing’s rivers, lakes or trails and experience nature and the city in a new way, either by kayak, canoe, or paddle board!

There are so many water adventures you can do on both the local rivers and lakes.

Reservations encouraged and a credit card is required for deposit.

Capital City Comic Con takes place at the Lansing Center

On Sunday, the last day of the Capital City Comic Con took place at the Lansing Center.

The event brought thousands of people to enjoy and see many comics, collectibles, creators and many big names within the industry like Tim Russ.

Many attendees also dressed the part. 

This year’s event featured over 200 exhibitor booths, and co-owner Bryan Harris says it’s the biggest ever.

New Tenant Improvement Program coming to Downtown Lansing

In an effort to revitalize the historic buildings that occupy Downtown, DLI is opening applications for grants funds that will assist business owners in rehab projects. 

“New housing developments, new businesses calling downtown Lansing their home” said Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of DLI

To add to the growing community, Downtown Lansing Inc is introducing their New Tenant Improvement Program grantwith the hopes of revitalizing the original buildings

Lansing Out of the Darkness Kick-off event takes place in Adado Riverfront Park

  • According to the CDC, in 2021 suicide was among the top nine leading causes of death for people ages 10-64 and the second leading cause for people ages 10-14 and 20-34.
  • The Lansing Out of the Darkness walk will take place September 21st at Adado Riverfront Park
  • Watch the video above to see the personal connection volunteers and participants have to the cause of the event.

Volunteers gathering to bring awareness.

“We see you, we hear you, we are where you are and we will meet you where you are”

Downtown Lansing is getting a mini makeover: 4 local businesses show the results

Through the Michigan Main Street Vibrancy grant, 9 Michigan cities were awarded funding for mini makeovers and Downtown Lansing was one of them. Nubian, Sylvia’s Sudsery, Sweet Encounter Bakery and Café, and Summit Comics and Games were the local businesses chosen to complete small beautification projects within their storefronts