Julie L. DeRose discusses her background and priorities for economic opportunity, fiscal accountability and community strength.

Courtesy Photo: Yanice Y. Carter, MBA, CSSB | Publisher and Editor, The Chronicle News Lately, I have been thinking about how much of life is spent building something we may not immediately see come to fruition. We raise children, nurture dreams, invest in relationships, and pour ourselves into work that sometimes demands more than we believe we have left to give. There are days when the road feels long, the responsibilities feel endless, and the finish line seems to move jus

Courtesy Photo: Flint City Council Ward 5 Candidate Joel Arnold. Born at McLaren Hospital, Joel has long been passionate about Flint and its neighborhoods. In his first job after college, Joel worked in the City of Flint’s Blight Elimination Division. Taking nearly 4,000 calls each year from residents concerned about blight in their neighborhoods and helping to organize hundreds of cleanups with neighbors across Flint, Joel had the chance to work side by side with the passion

From Central State to Howard University, campus kings and queens carry the traditions of HBCU leadership into the 2026 Homecoming season.

Courtesy Photo: Dr.Caitlin Cornell candidate for Lansing School Board Lansing, MI, October 1, 2026 - Caitlin Cornell (Ph.D., Michigan State University), Lansing native and graduate of the Lansing School District, has filed to run for a full-term seat on the Lansing School District Board of Education. Dr. Cornell is running to help rebuild trust, refocus on equity, and prioritize accessibility for Lansing School District students, families, and educators. Hailing from a long l

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.

Submitted by the Shannon Dare Wayne campaign Courtesy Photo: Shannon Dare Wayne, candidate Michigan House District 31 Milan City Council Member Shannon Dare Wayne Launches Campaign for Michigan House District 31, Receives Endorsement of Rep. Reggie Miller MILAN, Mich. — Milan City Councilmember Shannon Dare Wayne today announced her candidacy for Michigan House District 31 with the endorsement of current Rep. Reggie Miller. The campaign described the race as a key contest as

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

Courtesy Photo: Yanice Y. Carter MBA, CSSGB-Publisher and Editor, The Chronicle News There are seasons when a community is measured not by what it celebrates, but by how it holds one another through change, loss, uncertainty and new beginnings. This edition of The Chronicle News made me think deeply about that. What holds us together? Sometimes it is family. Sometimes it is friendship. Sometimes it is a teacher, a neighbor, a church, a community organization or even a strange

Courtesy Photo: Lansing School Board Candidate Heidi Frei LANSING, Mich. — Heidi Frei is seeking a seat on the Lansing School District Board of Education in the November 2026 election, bringing with her a campaign message centered on “Putting Lansing Kids First.” Frei is a Lansing School District parent, scientist, union member, public servant and community volunteer. Her campaign says those roles have helped shape the way she views public education and the challenges facing

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

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

Courtesy Photo: Dr. Terra DeFoe When The Chronicle News first introduced audiences to Dr. Terra DeFoe through its two-part video series, From the Streets to the Suites, her story resonated. It was a story of survival, reinvention, faith and leadership, centered on a woman who refused to allow the circumstances of her beginning to dictate the possibilities of her future. The Chronicle later recognized DeFoe among its 30 Within 30: Women Making History, honoring her leadership

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.

DOWAGIAC, Mich. — For gospel recording artist, author and entrepreneur Bonita Mitchell, the message behind “Believe, Don’t Give Up” extends far beyond the music. This weekend, Mitchell will bring that message directly to southwest Michigan through the Believe, Don’t Give Up! Rhythm & Resource Fair, a free community event focused on hope, mental wellness, faith and practical support. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Bap

Courtesy Photo: After Knocking on More Than 100,000 Doors in the Primary, Lawrence’s Campaign Sets Its Sights Even Higher MASON, MI - Today, over 60 volunteers showed up for the Lawrence campaign’s first volunteer event of the general election. Mason (population 8250) is the site of two proposed hyperscale data centers, which have generated widespread, bipartisan backlash in response to the projects. Lawrence has personally spoken out at multiple local Township meetings again

Courtesy Photo: Chronicle News Publisher and Editor Yanice Y. Carter There is something about August that feels like a new beginning. Fresh notebooks are stacked on store shelves, backpacks are being filled, and parents are checking school calendars. Children are wondering who their teachers will be while families squeeze the last little bit of summer out of these warm Michigan days. But going back to school has never been only about going back to a building. It is about goin

LANSING, MI — August 3, 2026 — The Michigan Chicken Wing Festival is officially returning to downtown Lansing for its 12th annual celebration on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026. The highly anticipated community event will take over Adado Riverfront Park (300 N. Grand Ave.) from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily, offering a weekend filled with food, music, and family entertainment. This year’s festival features more than 30 unique wing flavors served by premier l

LANSING, Mich. — Democratic congressional candidate William Lawrence continues to build support in Michigan’s competitive 7th Congressional District race, including a high-profile endorsement announced in May from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. The endorsement positioned Lawrence among a growing list of candidates backed by national progressive leaders as Democrats compete for the party’s nomination ahead of the August primary. Lawrence, a Lansing-area community organiz

Courtesy Photo: Robin M. Pizzo holds two Emmy® Awards for the WKAR series "I Feel" EAST LANSING, MI; June 19, 2026 — Robin M. Pizzo, WKAR director of education, is the recipient of two 2026 regional Emmy® awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Michigan chapter. Pizzo was recognized for the series “I Feel” in the Children/Youth/Teen and Writer-Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes) categories. The short form video series "I Feel" is the brainchild of P