Chelsea Wooton checks out the new Scooter’s Coffee on East Michigan Avenue near Frandor, from the app and rewards program to the menu, seasonal drinks and breakfast options.

Detroit-raised bassist, composer and MSU alum Endea Owens returns to East Lansing with The Cookout for an Oct. 9 Wharton Center performance.

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

Joy Gleason of GLAD Tours shares Lansing history, including the story of Potter Park Zoo and the city’s enduring “City in the Forest” nickname.

Mother & Earth Kids will celebrate 15 years in business Saturday, Sept. 26, with family activities, giveaways, shopping specials and a NUNA representative at its Delta Township store.

Community Feature | The Chronicle News | Flint, Michigan For more than a century, Flint Farmers’ Market has served as a place where food, small business and community meet. Founded in 1905, the market has grown into a year-round destination in downtown Flint. It brings together local growers, food businesses, makers and entrepreneurs under one roof. Generations of residents have come to know the market as both a shopping destination and a community gathering place. Today, the

Courtesy Photo: Janelle Weems owner and founder of Loving Locks A new Chronicle News rack now stands inside Loving Locks in Plymouth, but the partnership opens the door to a story much larger than newspaper distribution. Loving Locks has grown into a natural-hair business, training center, classroom and entrepreneurial community where beauty, education, mentorship and business ownership meet. “Loving Locks started with my love for natural hair, but it has grown into something

Photo Credit: Chelsea Wooton Photo Outside the Unicorn revamped and open for business. There are some places in Lansing that people don't have to explain. You say “the Unicorn,” and longtime residents know exactly what you mean. The Old Town bar at 327 E. César E. Chávez Ave. has been part of Lansing's landscape for decades, and this week it opened its doors again. Ashley Sevenski and Bob Fata are the new owners, bringing live music, pool, sports, drinks, popcorn and pizza fr

Bay City and Flint are helping drive Michigan’s record-high 26% recycling rate, with both communities reporting major gains in household recycling.

Students with 181 Teen Movement at Southwestern Classical Academy receive a grant of $1,926 during the first round of the Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards. The students used the funding to buy a new sound system and LED lighting kit to improve their weekly gathering, which includes a meal, group discussions, interactive activities, teen-led moments, and encouraging messages that promote healthier choices and prepare them for a brighter future.Photo: Brittany Greeson / Char

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

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

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

Michigan State Police is urging residents to prepare for emergencies during September Preparedness Month.

Casali Winery has opened a new tasting room at Cottage Creek Orchard in Mason, expanding the family business into Michigan wines and hard ciders.

Grand Rapids residents, business owners and neighborhood groups are being invited to help shape the next phase of the Southside Creekways trail and greenway project.

31:8 Community Services is raising funds to develop a Jackson-area residential program designed to provide emergency shelter and long-term support for vulnerable youth.

Summer Breeze Productions combines fellowship, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and service while creating elegant events that uplift Greater Lansing. Courtesy Photo: (L to R) Michelle Williams Miles, Fonda Brewer, Miranda Burton-Hinton, and DJ Jazzy J, the phenomenal team behind Summer Breeze Productions. When Fonda Brewer organizes an event, the music, atmosphere, and fashion are important parts of the experience. However, the impact that remains after the final song is

Colonel James Stokes reflects on the lives lost, the courage shown and the enduring duty to remember September 11, 2001, on its 25th anniversary.

This edition of The Chronicle News is connected by a common thread: communities building opportunity, preserving history, restoring what was nearly lost and preparing the way for what comes next.