CITYLAB
- The True Costs of Working From Home
- NYC Weighs Manhattan Mass-Vaccination Site When Shots Are Scarce
- Local Hazards Grow as Americans Churn Out More Garbage
- ‘Nobody came, nobody helped:’ Fears of anti-Asian violence rattle the community
- Philly’s vaccine supply flowing to some wealthy suburbs 4 times faster than many city neighborhoods
- More than 25m drink from the worst US water systems, with Latinos most exposed
- Nightclubs eye June reopening but can they survive?
- The inventory of homes for sale is startlingly low. The pandemic is part of the reason, but it’s not the whole story.
- Local leaders reckon with ShotSpotter’s ambiguous ROI
- Better Bike Share Partnership awards 4 new ‘Living Lab’ cities
- Attacks on Asian-Americans in New York Stoke Fear, Anxiety and Anger
- Texas Cities Fret as Power Bills Mount in Wake of Blackouts
- Here’s how San Francisco plans to redirect $120 million from law enforcement to Black residents
- Ohio home prices outpaced big expensive cities during the pandemic
- Does New York Really Need an All-Night Subway?
- The New York Subway Got Caught in the Coronavirus Culture War
- Why Texas Broke: The Crisis That Sank the State Has No Easy Fix
- A Trump Tax Break Kicked Off a Race to Redraw U.S. Census Maps
- What are the vaccine roadblocks where you live?
- BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL PASSES SWEEPING REFORMS TO LIMIT POLICE TRAFFIC STOPS
- Low-Income Texans Already Face Frigid Temperatures at Home. Then the Winter Storm Hit.
- Biden urged to back water bill amid worst US crisis in decades
- The origins of environmental justice—and why it’s finally getting the attention it deserves
- Joby Aviation to go public, pledges air taxi service in 2024
- USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge
- Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs has abandoned another US smart city project after reported fights about transparency
- Georgia House backs bill to block cities from cutting deeply into police funding
- Mood lighting, showers and lots of masks — The post-Covid City office is coming
- These Are The Cities Giving Grocery Workers ‘Hero Pay’ During The Pandemic
- Covid Relief Could Leave Bus Companies Behind
- A New Survey of New Yorkers Exposes Pandemic Inequality
- The Capitol Being Turned Into a Fortress Spurs D.C. Push for Statehood
- Biden’s Strongest Climate Allies Are Outside Washington
- For Black Families, Evictions Are Still At A Crisis Point — Despite Moratorium
- ‘Like moving a herd of elephants’: San Francisco’s history of houses on wheels
- Secretary Pete Is Already Coming Through for New York City on Congestion Pricing
- Recessions and violent crime don’t go hand in hand
- Toyota begins building smart city near Mount Fuji
- Poorly timed red lights cost drivers 17M hours daily: report
- Resilient Cities Catalyst to tackle California’s compounding crises
- Home Prices in U.S. Cities Jump at Fastest Pace Since 2014
- A City With Amazon at the Center
- As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business
- One-Way Traffic
- The Ultimate Symbol of America’s Diminished Soft Power
- What the Post-Pandemic Hospital Might Look Like
- Cities Are Sinking Under the Weight of Urban Development
- The Post-Pandemic Urban Future Is Already Here
- Texans Will Pay for Decades as Crisis Tacks Billions Onto Bills
- Police Misconduct Costs Cities Millions Every Year. But That’s Where The Accountability Ends.
- As buildings’ life spans shrink, developers try to adjust
- Hawaii State Legislator Wants to Take a Page from Singapore’s Housing Playbook
- Chick-fil-A’s out-of-control drive-thru lines have it facing off against local businesses and battling lawsuits
- What UK’s Uber ruling could mean for the global gig economy
- Amazon shares delivery data for MIT route planning contest
- Portland Ditches Google’s Smart City Tech Sibling Replica
- Roads, transit and tech: How Buttigieg plans to localize the federal transportation agenda
- The Smithsonian is turning 175. It’s celebrating with robots, flying cars and hope.
- When cities breathe out—how will they change in the post-pandemic world?
- Should Public Transit Be Free?
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COMMUNITY
- Ferris State professor fired after allegedly tweeting racist slurs; he claims free speech
- The business case for equity
- Getting to know some of Lansing’s Black business owners
- Bars, funeral homes, gyms among 330 Michigan businesses to raise money for outdoor spaces
- In latest attack on Asians, woman dragged by car in robbery
- Thousands of Michigan residents could be eligible for college assistance program
- Williamston fireplace repair business up in smoke
- Charlotte baker Jeremy Davis to compete on Food Network for second time
- Lansing artist is using her paintbrush to showcase Black historical figures
- Higher prices, pandemic payments help farms stay afloat in 2020
- Extreme weather threatens aging water infrastructure
- Full steam ahead: Amtrak focused on resuming regular service to Michigan routes
- Do the simple things bring the most joy?
- Mason teacher resigns, alleging school forbade Black history curriculum; district disputesMichigan teacher resigns after proposal to teach more on Black Lives Matter is deniedMason teacher resigns, claiming school blocked Black history lessons
- Anthony Hulon’s sisters join protestors in demanding officers be fired, charged with crimes in asphyxiation death
- Lansing bus drivers cry foul amid union contract dispute at CATA
- Doughboys GM Clark headed back home to Lansing
- Ice sculptor carves out his own business with custom pieces for special events like Lansing Winterfest
- Redevelopment Plans to Bring New Life to Iconic Standard Oil Station in REO Town
- Walled Lake teacher fired after his Trump tweets files federal suit against district
- Tesla reportedly cuts production of Model 3 electric car at California factory amid semiconductor shortage
- Michigan church volunteers writing letters to lonely prisoners
- Michigan receives grant to enhance legal services for victims living in rural, tribal communities
- Mind, Body, And Soul: Local Studio, Yoga State, Focuses On Mental Health During Pandemic
- EMS is on life support: Ambulance association says it’s time to properly fund EMS in Michigan
- COVID-19 pandemic puts a strain on Meridian Historical Village
- When seeking pandemic distraction, don’t rule out haiku
- Some parents say Lansing Diocese ‘doesn’t get it’ after transgender policy announcedLansing Catholic Diocese criticized for new policy on transgender students, MSU professor opposes view
- With singing bowls, gongs and tuning forks, Lansing sound therapist brings relief from anxiety
- Newman Lofts violated an agreement with East Lansing. City leaders are letting it slide.
- ‘It’s like a home’: Will LGBTQ+ club Spiral be closed permanently?
- Lansing’s former chief strategy officer named Flint CFOShelbi Frayer Named City Of Flint Chief Financial Officer
- A look at the most expensive apartments in East Lansing
- Lansing Catholic posts, then deletes, photo of students in KKK garb performing Nazi saluteNEW INFO: Lansing Catholic now says person in controversial photo was wearing KKK garbU.S. NEWS Catholic school sorry for throwback photo of student in KKK outfit and others giving Nazi salutes
- Ex-U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Nassar kills himself after being chargedEx-USA Gymnastics coach Geddert charged with human trafficking, sexual assaultAG: Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after chargesEx USA Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Nassar chargedOlympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being chargedJohn Geddert, former Olympics coach, dies by suicide after being charged with human trafficking, sex assaultEx-USA Gymnastics coach Geddert charged with human trafficking, sexual assaultTwo former Olympic gymnastics coaches with ties to Larry Nassar have now died by suicide
- ‘He died a hero’: Mulliken man killed in fire was trying to save dogs from blaze
- Advocates push state to allow indoor nursing home visits
- The Reserve at Falcon Pointe Apartments to expand residential units
- Lansing Regional Chamber urges Gov Whitmer to open up events and meeting venues
- Triplet otter pups born at Lansing’s Potter Park ZooLansing's Potter Park Zoo has three new river otter pups, the zoo's third litter in three years
- East Lansing working to clean up hydraulic oil spill in local neighborhood
- Southern Baptists oust 2 churches over LGBTQ inclusion
- CITYSPEAK engages the community in public forums to share ideas, gain insight, and encourage public exchange.Join our conversationEngage in our space
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Lansing Neighborhoods
- Allen Neighborhood Center
- Association for Downtown Neighbors
- Association for the Bingham Community
- Averill Woods Neighborhood Association
- Baker Neighborhood Organization
- Cavanaugh Park Neighborhood Association
- Cherry Hill
- Churchill Downs Community Association
- Colonial Village Neighborhood Association
- East Battenfield Neighborhood Association
- Eastfield Neighborhood Association
- Eastside Neighborhood Organization
- Edmore Park Neighborhood Association
- F.A.I.R. Neighbors
- Foster Your Neighborhood
- Geir Neighborhood Organization
- Genesee Neighborhood Association
- Groesbeck Area Neighborhood Association
- Holmes Street School Community Association
- Knollwood Willow Neighborhood Association
- Lewton Rich Neighborhood Association
- Moores Park Neighborhood Organization
- Neighbors of Scott Woods
- Northwest Initiative
- Old Oakland Neighborhood Association
- Potter Walsh Neighborhood Association
- Prospect Place
- Riverside Park Neighborhood Association
- South Lansing Community Development Association
- Sycamore Park Neighborhood Association
- Tecumseh River Neighborhood
- Walnut Neighborhood Association
- Westside Neighborhood Association
Communities
- Alaiedon Township
- Aurelius Township
- Bath
- Bath Charter Township
- Bengal Township
- Bingham Township
- Bunker Hill Township
- City of Charlotte
- City of Dewitt
- City of East Lansing
- City of Grand Ledge
- City of Leslie
- City of Mason
- City of St. Johns
- City of Williamston
- Dallas Township
- Dansville
- Delhi Charter Township
- Delhi Township
- DeWitt Charter Township
- Duplain Township
- Eagle
- Eagle Township
- Edgemont Park
- Elsie
- Essex Township
- Fowler
- Greenbush Township
- Haslett
- Holt
- Hubbardston
- Ingham Township
- Lake Victoria
- Lansing Charter Township
- Lebanon Township
- Leroy Township
- Leslie Township
- Locke Township
- Maple Rapids
- Meridian Charter Township
- Okemos
- Olive Township
- Onondaga Township
- Ovid
- Ovid Township
- Riley Township
- Stockbridge
- Stockbridge Township
- Vevay Township
- Victor Township
- Wacousta
- Watertown Charter Township
- Webberville
- Westphalia
- Westphalia Township
- Wheatfield Township
- White Oak Township
- Williamstown Township
Community Resources
- 211 Michigan
- Capital Area Recycling & Trash (CART)
- Citizen's Police Academy
- Code Compliance
- Community Policing
- Crimemapping
- Lansing Citizen Handbook
- Lansing Connect
- Move in guide
- Neighborhood Organization Resource Handbook
- Neighborhood Watch
- Nextdoor
- Resource Guide for Reentry Citizens
- Start a Neighborhood Group
- Transportation Guide for Seniors
- Voting Guide
GOVERNMENT
- Biden Admin Wants to Charge Reporters $170 Every Time They Go to a Briefing
- Michigan Republicans Call For Investigation Into Gov. Whitmer Over Coronavirus Nursing Home Deaths
- Airline CEOs, Biden officials consider green-fuel breaks
- Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in George Floyd death
- Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill, now to Senate
- Racial justice requires time, energy and participation
- Michigan weighs charges against official who displayed gun
- BREAKING: John Durham Resigns as US Attorney – Effective February 28th — Before Biden AG Takes Office
- Vaccination ‘passports’ may open society, but inequity looms
- Biden surveys Texas weather damage, thanks emergency workers
- US implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist’s killing
- Oversight board disbars former Livingston County Judge Theresa Brennan
- Bill to give kids of fallen officers, firefighters free college unanimously passes in MI House
- Rep. Slotkin remembers legacies of 8th District Black leaders on House floor
- Meridian Township will discuss allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries
- Lansing Community College police chief to retire after 40 years
- Black History Month is personal for East Lansing councilmember
- Once the mainstream model, Michigan GOP embraces right wing
- Tech gets Congress antitrust warning: ‘change is coming’
- Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin
- US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-back militiaBreaking: Biden Bombs Syria to Punish Iran for Attacks on US in Iraq
- Parliamentarian: Minimum wage hike must be dropped from billBREAKING: Senate Parliamentarian Says Including $15 Minimum Wage in Democrats’ COVID Package Violates Budget Rules
- Senate GOP passes COVID-19 funding bills, including one Democrats call ‘racist bulls–t’
- Three Women Of Steel
- Michigan Dam Safety Task Force calls for millions in spending to prevent another catastropheMichigan's aging dams need money, manpower to avoid 'grave situation,' report saysReport: Aging Michigan dams suffer from lack of investment, face 'grave situation'
- Gov. Whitmer Answers Questions About ‘Quietly’ Extending Indoor Dining Restrictions
- Zorn urges investigation of Whitmer’s coronavirus nursing home policies
- Michigan elections board may consider formation of new ‘Patriot Party’
- The BWL wants carbon neutrality by 2040. Environmentalists want to know how.
- Senate confirms Granholm as Biden’s energy secretary
- As chip shortage cripples auto production, Biden steps inBiden orders review of U.S. supply chains with early focus on autosWhitmer, governors of major auto states urge Biden to act on chip shortage
- It violates free press rights to bring to trial a Des Moines Register reporter arrested while covering a protest
- State police request warrant for MSUPD captain for OWI criminal investigation
- Lansing City Council member seeks repeal of police ordinances
- Two charged with making threats to Michigan public officials, including Debbie StabenowAG Nessel’s Office Charges Two for Threats Made to Public Officials
- Legislator revives Crown Act to end race-based hair discrimination in MichiganLawmaker renews fight to ban discrimination based on hairHouse Dems move to bar hair discrimination
- Community Care through COVID-19 Hotline 1-888-535-6136Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WebsiteThe State of Michigan Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) WebsiteIngham County Health Department Coronavirus (COVID-19) WebsiteSparrow Health Systems WebsiteMcLaren Greater Lansing Hospital WebsiteLansing School District School Closure Food Service Program WebsiteMichigan Department of Education Summer Food Service Program Interactive MapMap of Country-Specific Travel Health Information"Stop the Spread of Germs" Document
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Elected Officials
- Adam Hussain
- Andy Schor
- Barb Byrum
- Brandon Betz
- Brian T. Jackson
- Bryan Crenshaw
- Carol Koenig
- Carol Siemon
- Carol Wood
- Chris Swope
- Chris Trubac
- Curtis Hertel Jr.
- Derrell Slaughter
- Derrick Quinney
- Emily Stivers
- Eric A. Schertzing
- Jeremy A. Garza
- Julie Brixie
- Kara Hope
- Kathie Dunbar
- Mark Grebner
- Mark Polsdofer
- Pat Lindemann
- Patricia Spitzley
- Peter Spadafore
- Randy Maiville
- Randy Schafer
- Robin Naeyaert
- Ryan Sebolt
- Sarah Anthony
- Scott Wriggelsworth
- Todd Tennis
- Tom Barrett
- Victor Celentino
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