Living Here

Guest Writer: Melissa Cole

Experience Downtown Lansing from a new perspective with River Town Adventures, conveniently located along the Lansing River Trail.

Downtown Lansing Inc is proud to work alongside local artists, historians, and community partners to bring the stories of some of Lansing’s most influential women to life through public art and our Legendary Women of Lansing project.

As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the many changes, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped Michigan’s Downtown over the years. Through the years of economic shifts, changing workplace trends, and periods of growth and reinvention, one thing has remained constant – Downtown Lansing continues to stand as the heart of our Capital City.

By: Taryn Simmons (via WLNS)

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Families gathered in downtown Lansing at the 3rd Annual Lansing Fiesta for Father’s Day Sunday afternoon. Father’s Day only happens once a year, and on Sunday, many dads, like Bryan Smith and Justin Lino, wanted to express their love of fatherhood. 

By Rachelle Legrand (via WILX 10)

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Lansing is getting ready to “Fiesta” as crews set up for the Lansing Fiesta at Adado Riverfront Park.

The four-day event runs June 18 through June 21 with activities planned Thursday through Sunday.

Organizers say carnival rides are going up now, along with a long list of food trucks and vendors.

They expect more than 100 businesses to take part this week.

By Riley Connell (via WILX 10)

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Main streets are getting creative this summer in hopes of driving more foot traffic to Mid-Michigan businesses.

From free parking incentives to late-night shopping events, local downtowns are rolling out new programs as warm weather brings open patios and a full calendar of community events.

Downtown Lansing plans after-hours event series

By Al Wilson (via Lansing State Journal)

LANSING — Kositchek’s men’s apparel store in downtown Lansing will not reopen, the owners announced almost two years after a devastating storm damaged the company’s building.

The roof of the store at 113 N. Washington Square collapsed on July 9, 2024 after a severe storm and heavy rainfall.

By Kristen Matthews (via WITL)

This is a tale of “today I learned”, Lansing-style. A Hidden Gem in Downtown Lansing.

Although I’ve lived in Lansing for over 15 years, today I learned that there’s a secret Japanese garden and koi pond hidden in Lansing. Well, it’s not “hidden” per se, but I feel like it is because how am I just now finding out about its existence.

Photo Credit: Kristen Matthews TSM Lansing