Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis
Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to slow down. Downtown Lansing offers plenty of ways to stay active, have fun, and enjoy winter — both indoors and outside. Whether you prefer fresh air or warm studios, there are great options right downtown.
Walk or Run the Lansing River Trail
Downtown Lansing Inc. is proud to recognize former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and local restaurateur Autumn Weston as our January Volunteers of the Month for their outstanding service as Big Red Ball ambassadors. Their leadership and dedication helped make this year’s Big Red Ball a meaningful celebration of Michigan’s Downtown.
Guest Writer: Jay Krammes
(via WITL 100.7FM)
Lansing’s favorite sandwich shop is moving!
If you’ve driven past Hosmer Street at Michigan Avenue recently, or paid a visit to Babe’s Corner, then you’ll notice that something is different than usual.
Babe’s Corner has a giant “Available” sign in the window from the owner of the building, the Gillespie Group.
I know, you were probably worried Babe’s Corner might be closing or leaving. But, allow me to reassure you: they are just moving! And thankfully, not that far.
(LANSING, Mich.) - Mayor Andy Schor, in consultation with the Lansing Fire Department’s Emergency Management Division and the Department of Human Relations & Community Services (HRCS), is extending the current activation of the city’s Code Blue extreme cold weather plan. Implementation of this policy will remain in effect each night from 7:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m. continuing through 7:00 am Friday, December 12, 2025.
Lansing, MI — Mayor Andy Schor, in partnership with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC), is proud to announce the return of The Lansing Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers (SEED) Academy as part of the Lansing Equitable Economic Development (LEED) Initiative.
The Lansing SEED Academy is the first program of its kind in Lansing, designed to build capacity for emerging real estate developers, enhance their ability to undertake projects, and increase their competitiveness as Lansing’s real estate market continues to grow.
By Sophia Saliby (via WKAR Public Media)
A new business in downtown Lansing caters to players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games.
Dungeons & Flagons located on Washington Square has a game room available for rent with props, lighting, costumes and special effects for groups running campaigns and offers help leading games among other experiences.
