Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis
The Second Annual Big Red Ball took place at the Knapp’s Center in Downtown Lansing on Washington Square. Guests arrived in sparkling heels, bold coats, and festive attire and were greeted warmly at the door, setting the tone for a night full of celebration.
Downtown Lansing is more than the center of Michigan’s Capital City. It is where the city began, grew, and continues to change. From government landmarks to long-standing buildings, Downtown Lansing tells the story of Michigan’s past and present.
Where Lansing Began
Lansing became Michigan’s Capital in 1847. At the time, the area was mostly farmland and woods. Leaders chose Lansing because of its central location. As state government moved in, the downtown area began to take shape.
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.
