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Keeping Lansing Housed: Tenant Resource Center Helps Residents Navigate Housing Challenges
LANSING, Mich. — For many renters, a housing problem can quickly become a crisis. A dispute with a landlord, an unexpected eviction notice, a utility shutoff or difficulty finding affordable housing can leave families unsure of where to turn. Tenant Resource Center Mid Michigan is working to help Lansing-area residents better understand their options and connect with support before housing instability becomes homelessness. The organization describes its mission as helping res
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Keeping Lansing Housed: Tenant Resource Center Helps Residents Navigate Housing Challenges
LANSING, Mich. — For many renters, a housing problem can quickly become a crisis. A dispute with a landlord, an unexpected eviction notice, a utility shutoff or difficulty finding affordable housing can leave families unsure of where to turn. Tenant Resource Center Mid Michigan is working to help Lansing-area residents better understand their options and connect with support before housing instability becomes homelessness. The organization describes its mission as helping res
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Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Beyond the Lipstick: Deborah Allen Talks About Becoming a Seasoned Woman and Embracing the Grown Woman Glow
Courtesy Photo: Deborah Allen Legal Professional, Owner of Spotlight Lipstick and Creator and Host of “The Spotlight Society Podcast” coming soon! When The Chronicle News first introduced readers to Deborah Allen and Spotlight Lipstick, her message was simple but powerful: beauty has no expiration date. The feature highlighted a woman building a beauty brand with mature women intentionally at the center. Allen was not interested in chasing youth or pretending women become inv
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Sep 105 min read
Casali Winery Celebrates Grand Opening at Cottage Creek Orchard in Mason
Casali Winery has opened a new tasting room at Cottage Creek Orchard in Mason, expanding the family business into Michigan wines and hard ciders.
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Sep 91 min read
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Detroit Invited to Move Together at Inaugural Walk & Run for Wellness
DETROIT — Detroit residents are invited to get moving during the inaugural Walk & Run for Wellness on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lasky Recreation Center. The free community event will bring together residents, families and local wellness organizations for an afternoon focused on physical activity, healthy living and connection. Activities will include a two-mile run, one-mile walk, health and wellness resources, food, music and giveaways. Live fitness demon
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What Makes a Home Run Derby Bat Different From a Normal Bat?
Discover how home run derby bats differ from standard bats in weight, balance, barrel design, swing speed, and performance during power hitting.
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Sep 95 min read
Football Is Back: NFL Kicks Off 2026 Season as Lions Prepare for Home Opener
Football season is officially here. The NFL returns this week with a full slate of opening-week action, beginning Wednesday night as the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl LX. The Patriots-Seahawks matchup kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Opening week will also include the NFL’s first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angele
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Sep 82 min read
Eastern Michigan Alumni Head to East Lansing for EMU-Michigan State Football Weekend
EMU Alumni & Friends tailgate will bring Eagles fans to the Michigan State campus ahead of the Sept. 12 matchu EAST LANSING, Mich. — Eastern Michigan University is taking its green and white on the road this September, inviting alumni, friends and football fans to gather in East Lansing before the Eagles take on Michigan State University. The EMU Alumni & Friends Tailgate at MSU will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 3 p.m. at Munn Intramural Field, 363 Chestnut Road i
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Aug 242 min read
Lansing to Host 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs at Lansing Center
Lansing will welcome high-level roller derby competition this weekend as the 2026 WFTDA North America Playoffs – Michigan come to the Lansing Center, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by Lansing Roller Derby, the three-day tournament will feature top-ranked teams from across North America competing in a WFTDA-sanctioned postseason event. The tournament includes 12 teams and 17 games, with teams battling for placement and advancement toward the 2026 WFTDA Championships. Modern roller de
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May 271 min read
NFL Releases 2026 Schedule, With Primetime Games, Holiday Showdowns and Lions Matchups Drawing Early Attention
The NFL has officially released the 2026 regular season schedule, featuring primetime matchups, holiday football traditions, international games, and another highly anticipated season for the Detroit Lions and teams across the league. Graphic design concept by ChatGPT/OpenAI inspired by official NFL schedule release information. The NFL has officially released its 2026 regular season schedule, giving football fans across the country, including Detroit Lions fans here in Michi
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May 172 min read
The Art of the Deal: Why the 2026 NFL Draft Will Be Won in the Trade Room
The NFL Draft used to be simple. Wait your turn. Make your pick. Hope you got it right. Not anymore. In today’s league, the smartest teams aren’t just drafting well, they’re moving with intention. And heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, one truth is rising above the noise: The teams that win won’t just pick players. They’ll position themselves. A Draft Built for Movement This year’s class is being described as deep, but not top-heavy. That means something important: There isn’t
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Apr 83 min read
Eagles Soaring: Eastern Michigan Athletics Celebrates Standout Spring Season
Courtesy Photo: Eastern & Sukterm Sweep Titles at Silicon Valley Showcase. Eastern Michigan Eagles women's golf captured the team title at the Silicon Valley Showcase, led by Baiyok Sukterm, who earned her first EMU individual win after leading the tournament from start to finish. The Eagles’ victory marked their third team title of the season. Spring is bringing more than warmer weather to Eastern Michigan University, it’s bringing wins, milestones, and momentum across multi
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Apr 72 min read
Brains and Buckets: Eagles Earn Academic All-MAC Honor
While Eastern Michigan continues to make noise in competition, the wins aren’t just happening under bright lights, they’re happening in the classroom too. Eastern Michigan women’s basketball standouts Sisi Eleko and Brooklyn Thrash have been named to the Academic All-MAC Team, a recognition that honors student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically. And this wasn’t just a participation trophy moment. This was earned. Eleko, one of the Mid-American Conference’s
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Apr 71 min read
Jayne Kennedy: The Woman Who Set the Tone in Sports Broadcasting
Photo Credit: Getty Images — Jayne Kennedy at the news desk, breaking barriers as one of the first Black women in sports broadcasting and redefining what presence looked like on television. Before it became common to see women covering major sports, there was Jayne Kennedy. In the 1970s, Jayne Kennedy broke barriers as one of the first Black women in sports broadcasting, stepping into a male-dominated industry with confidence, intelligence, and undeniable presence. Photo Cred
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Mar 181 min read
Black History & Legacy
Grand Rapids students invited to write about the life of Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks: Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As part of their mission to provide continuing education on the impact that Rosa Parks had on this nation, the Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission (CRC) and the Office of Equity and Engagement are once again hosting the Rosa Parks Essay Writing Contest. Students in grades 9-12 who live in Grand Rapids or attend a school in Grand Rapids are encouraged to write an original essay which focuses and refl
Sojourner Truth’s Michigan Years: The Battle Creek Legacy of a Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
Known across the nation as an abolitionist and women’s rights advocate, Sojourner Truth spent the final decades of her life in Battle Creek, Michigan, where her legacy remains woven into the city’s history. Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress: Sojourner Truth, photographed around 1864, became one of the nation’s most influential advocates for abolition, women’s rights, and human dignity. Truth moved to the Battle Creek area in 1857 and spent approximately the final 27 y
Lifestyle & Living
From Canvas to Community: Jamari Taylor Expands Jaylei Art Across West Michigan
Courtesy Photo: Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a way to uplift and get others inspired through an artist's vision. Jamari received her BA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Illustration from Grand Valley State University. Through her business, Jaylei Art, Jamari has been able to expand connections in a variety of ways through the art community. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When The Chronicle News
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Keeping Lansing Housed: Tenant Resource Center Helps Residents Navigate Housing Challenges
LANSING, Mich. — For many renters, a housing problem can quickly become a crisis. A dispute with a landlord, an unexpected eviction notice, a utility shutoff or difficulty finding affordable housing can leave families unsure of where to turn. Tenant Resource Center Mid Michigan is working to help Lansing-area residents better understand their options and connect with support before housing instability becomes homelessness. The organization describes its mission as helping res
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Obituary & Memorials
Rain Adair Israel Norris Obituary
Courtesy Photo: Rain Adair Israel Norris-May 25 2001-August 30, 2026 May 25, 2001 – August 30, 2026 Rain Adair Israel Norris, 25, of Lansing, Michigan, left this earth on August 30, 2026. He was born in Lansing on May 25, 2001, and grew up in Grand Ledge, Michigan with his sister and first best friend, Raven and big sister Daniella. He made a hundred more best friends along the way, including the love of his life, Madi Moore. They were creating their own family in the home th
Dorothy Jean Haywood-Horton Obituary
Courtesy Photo: Dorothy Haywood-Hornton January 3, 1946-September 12, 2026 Dorothy Haywood-Horton, 80, passed away in Jackson, Michigan on September 12, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1946, to the late James Lee Haywood and Bessie Mae (Christian) Haywood. Dorothy was preceded in passing by her husband; son, Johnathan Haywood; parents, James Lee and Bessie Mae Haywood; siblings, Shirley Haywood, Leona Haywood, Robert Haywood, Louis Haywood, and James Haywood. She is survived
Dolly Parton, Beloved Music Icon and Humanitarian, Dies at 80
The legendary singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist leaves behind a legacy built not only through music, but through generosity, literacy and an enduring ability to bring people together. Dolly Parton through the years. From her early days in country music to her rise as an international entertainment icon, actress, philanthropist and creator of Dollywood, Parton built a legacy that stretched far beyond the stage. Her unmistakable style, warmth and talent made her on
Arts, Media & Culture
Grand Rapids prepares for biggest ArtPrize yet
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — ArtPrize returns Friday, Sept. 18, and the City of Grand Rapids is preparing to welcome more than 1 million visitors over the 16‑day event. This year’s competition features more than 1,100 artists and 1,025 entries — the largest number since 2018 — across 159 venues in five districts, including City Hall, Calder Plaza, the Blue Bridge and Sixth Street Park. ArtPrize 2026 builds on strong momentum from last year, which drew 967,000 visitors and generated
41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards: Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams & More Take Top Honors
Three powerhouse moments from the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards:Tasha Cobbs Leonard- recipient of the Aretha Franklin Icon Award, Kirk Franklin host of the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Award| Kierra Sheard- featured performer. A night celebrating gospel music, legacy, excellence, and the voices that continue to move the culture forward. (CHARLOTTE, NC) August 17, 2026 — The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 41st year honoring excellence in gospel music with an unfor
From Canvas to Community: Jamari Taylor Expands Jaylei Art Across West Michigan
Courtesy Photo: Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a way to uplift and get others inspired through an artist's vision. Jamari received her BA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Illustration from Grand Valley State University. Through her business, Jaylei Art, Jamari has been able to expand connections in a variety of ways through the art community. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When The Chronicle News
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