Living Here

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.

By: Matthew Dae Smith (via Lansing State Journal)

LANSING, Mich. — On December 1, 2025, the Gillespie Group officially kicked off a major redevelopment effort in Lansing’s Stadium District, unveiling the Brick Row project — an $8 million plan to renovate a cluster of six century-old buildings along the 600 block of East Michigan Avenue. 

By: Morning Blend (via FOX 47)

LANSING, Mich. — As the holiday season ramps up, The Peanut Shop — a longstanding downtown Lansing staple — is encouraging shoppers to “give the gift of nuts” this year. On the December 2, 2025 episode of The Morning Blend, co-owner Adam Seyburn shared how the shop offers a ready-made way to delight friends, family, and coworkers.

Thanks to support from Resch Strategies, Downtown Lansing Inc. was able to kick off Small Business Saturday and the start of the holiday season by offering BOGO Downtown Digital Dollars – supporting your business! And this year, we sold out of the matching downtown gift cards before 12:00 noon! 

by: Karina Prieto (via WLNS)

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Local shops are looking forward to welcoming customers who set out to shop small and support our local economy this Small Business Saturday. 

Small Business Saturday happens annually on the Saturday following Black Friday.