☀ Finish Your Summer Learning Strong ☀ It's August, which means back-to-school season is approaching, but it's not here yet! How can we keep kids engaged for these last few weeks of summer to set them up for a successful start to the school year? Here are a few of our top resources to close out summer learning strong: 1. Summer Reading Road Trip The State of Michigan has invited all Michigan students to participate in its Summer Reading Road Trip. Students complete

Coming-of-age ceremonies take on greater meaning when young women receive tasks that reflect family trust and the expectations surrounding adulthood.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 will host MASON AVIATION DAY on Saturday, August 16th, at Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive; Mason, MI (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; south of the Ingham County Fairgrounds). There will be an “All-U-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast served with scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee from 7:30am until noon. Cost will be $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for children age 3-12 and under age three are free. (Cash only please) We will be cook

Quartz countertops are durable, but they are not invulnerable. Here, we break down what homeowners need to know about maintaining their quartz countertops.

Learn how to create an outdoor kitchen that blends comfort and convenience with features that support cooking, entertaining, and everyday use.

Let the adventures begin! Every journey creates an opportunity to discover new places, strengthen family bonds, and make memories that last a lifetime. Let the adventures begin! Every journey offers an opportunity to discover new places, strengthen family bonds, and create memories that last a lifetime. Every community has a story waiting to be discovered. Sometimes it is found in a neighborhood café. Sometimes it is hidden along a historic highway. Sometimes it is revealed t

Courtesy Photo: Chronicle News Publisher and Editor Yanice Y. Carter Dear Readers, As we move deeper into summer, I invite each of us to pause for a moment, not to focus on what divides us, but on what heals us. Healing comes in many forms. It is found in a conversation with a trusted friend, a prayer whispered in quiet moments, a counselor's encouragement, a neighbor lending a helping hand, or simply choosing hope when life feels heavy. Our communities have faced challenges,

Exciting New Season Premiere SILVER SPRING, MD – June 24 – The beloved duo is back in the kitchen! "Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E" is returning for its highly anticipated second season. After making history as CLEO TV's highest-performing series debut ever, this hit show will premiere all-new episodes on Wednesday, July 8. Each episode promises to be filled with delicious recipes and even more laughter, hosted by the dynamic Tamar Braxton and Ms. E. New episodes of "Coo

At their core, The Chronicle News and 40Dubb Podcast share a common mission: preserving stories, celebrating culture, and ensuring the voices of our community are never forgotten. For nearly 40 years, The Chronicle News has documented the people, events, achievements, and moments that have shaped Lansing and Mid-Michigan. Through print, digital media, radio, publishing, and community engagement, The Chronicle has worked to preserve history while creating a platform for voices

A first marathon can feel intimidating, but the right training mindset helps new runners approach every mile with confidence, purpose, and pride.

Long before conversations about therapy, trauma, and emotional wellness became more common in Black communities, Bebe Moore Campbell was already challenging the silence. An accomplished author, journalist, and mental health advocate, Campbell used her voice to speak openly about the emotional struggles many Black families quietly carried for generations. Through her writing, public advocacy, and community work, she helped create space for conversations that had too often been

For generations, many learned to survive in silence. Healing begins when we finally feel heard. There was a time in many Black households when phrases like “pray about it,” “stay strong,” or “what happens in this house stays in this house” stood in for conversations about mental health. For generations, survival often came before softness. Many families carried grief, anxiety, trauma, exhaustion, and depression without ever having the language to name it. Yet even in silence,

​ Courtesy Photo: Robin Pizzo, Director of Education, WKAR/Regional Director of Michigan Learning Channel. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 9 was proclaimed as Mental Health Day for Children, Youth, and Their Families by Gretchen Whitmer. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, this year’s theme, Stigma Grows in Silence and Healing Begins in Community, ensures no one struggles alone. The NAMI website also promotes, “Your Story Can Spark Healing.” Th

There is more behind a well-designed bag than style alone, with key decisions influencing how it looks, feels, functions, and performs in daily use.

Courtesy Photo:Elyse Ribbons, founder of Chengdu Teahouse in Lansing, is honored for building community through culture, tea, and connection in Women Making History 2026. Sometimes reinvention is not a setback. It’s an invitation. After spending decades living and working in China, Elyse Ribbons returned to the United States with a decision to make: how do you begin again? Her answer was both simple and powerful, create space. In 2024, she opened Chengdu Teahouse in Lansing’s

Discover why solenoid valves stick or fail, from debris and sizing to voltage and media issues, plus practical fixes to reduce downtime and wear.

Courtesy Photo:Meet Candace Phillips, owner of CandyShoppe Hair Studio and CEO of CandeCollective, a beauty industry leader empowering women through entrepreneurship and mentorship. She uses her platform to uplift communities and inspire the next generation of women leaders. For Candace Phillips, beauty has never been just about hair and style. It has always been about confidence, culture, and helping people step into the best version of themselves. A Lansing native, Candace

Courtesy Photo:Dr. Shenika Hankerson, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, is a leading scholar in Black Language research. Meet Dr. Shenika Hankerson, a scholar, educator, and advocate whose work centers the power, identity, and cultural significance of Black language. A proud graduate of Michigan State University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing, Dr. Hankerson has built a career at the intersection of scholarship, and community impact. Today

Managing your money effectively often comes down to identifying where it quietly slips away. Many everyday expenses feel small in the moment, but over time they can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year. By taking a closer look at your spending habits, you’ll be able to identify some common expenses you can eliminate from your budget and free up room in your savings, investments, or experiences that truly matter. Unused Subscriptions and Memberships Subscr

Too many Black women carry the weight of families, careers, communities, and expectations while ignoring the signals their bodies are sending. Fatigue, headaches, dizziness, burnout, these are not weaknesses. They are warnings. Rest is not a luxury. It is survival. National Day of Rest for Black Women March 10 is recognized as the National Day of Rest for Black Women, a day meant to remind us of something many of us have been conditioned to ignore. Rest. Black women have long