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Erik Nordberg takes over as Michigan Humanities Council's executive director

The Michigan Humanities Council will have a new executive director starting in May. Erik Nordberg is a long-time board member and will be coming to» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Neighbors in Action: Lansing Habitat for Humanity

The Lansing chapter of Habitat for Humanity plans to build four new houses this year and rehab two. For this week’s Neighbors in Action segment, Denise» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Lansing city council president responds to Bernero's budget proposal

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero formally presented his proposed 2014 budget to the city council on Monday, March 25. The much anticipated proposal comes just» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Barb and Dianne Byrum; Mid-Michigan’s mother-daughter political duo

Sometimes concurrently and sometimes separately, Barb and Dianne Byrum have represented the Lansing area either in the state legislature, at Ingham County» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Current State #54 | March 28, 2013

Today on Current State: mother-daughter duo discuss their political involvement; winning Detroit Tigers' influence in 1968; Stations of the Cross» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Lansing's grassroots leaders taking matters into their own hands

Around the city of Lansing, grassroots volunteers are the lifeblood of neighborhood organizations trying to improve the quality of life. Current State» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Neighbors in Action: LAP Respite Center

For this week’s Neighbors in Action segment we feature LAP Respite Center, a non-profit organization that offers different respite programs for families» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Lansing orchestra and Michigan State chorale play "Vespers of 1610"

This Sunday, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra joins MSU’s University Chorale for a performance of one of the first great “mega works” of classical music,» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Capitol City Film Festival includes Norse gods, live music and parallel...

The third annual Capital City Film Festival will showcase 70 films, which range from fantasy drama's to documentaries about pursuing a minimalist» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Rally for stricter gun laws at capitol this weekend

This week the U.S. Senate voted to move forward on gun control legislation. The move is historic. It’s been 20 years since any major changes have been» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Council member Dunbar on 2014 city budget

Yesterday the Lansing City Council continued discussions about one of the most challenging parts of next fiscal year’s budget--spending for city police» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Neighbors in Action: Hospice of Lansing

Making preparations for a loved one’s death can be a very stressful and difficult time for families. But with help, a person’s final weeks and months can» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Second annual Lansing marathon this weekend

Runners from around Michigan, the Midwest, Europe and South America will gather on Sunday for the second annual Lansing Marathon. At last years inaugural» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Lansing police chief Teresa Szymanski retires

Teresa Szymanski joined the Lansing Police Department in 1987. She earned her stripes over the years and rose to become the city’s police chief in 2010.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Current State #70 | April 19, 2013

Today on Current State: Lansing police chief retires; folk legend Tom Paxton; Michigan tourism; world renowned trumpeter Alison Balsom; and the Lansing» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Councilwoman Yorko on city budget

The Lansing City Council continued discussions of Mayor Virg Bernero’s proposed 2014 budget yesterday. This time, the council focused on Bernero’s» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Current State #72 | April 23, 2013

Today on Current State: Councilwoman Jessica Yorko on city budget; the drawbacks of dredging; dispute over Ingham county recordkeeping; and Angela» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Neighbors in Action: Greater Lansing African American Health Institute

For this week’s Neighbors in Action segment we feature the Greater Lansing African American Health Institute, or GLAAHI. Based out of Lansing’s Letts» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Lansing's Earl Nelson Singers Celebrate 50 Years

A notable Lansing-area choir is observing its 50th anniversary this year. The Earl Nelson Singers are celebrating half a century of spirituals with a» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Writer Maureen Abood explores Lebanese heritage through food

A few years ago, writer, photographer and chef Maureen Abood quit her job, left Chicago -- where she lived for 14 years -- and moved to San Francisco to» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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