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July’s campaign finance reports make one thing clear: if you can’t raise close to $1 million, you’re not even in the rac...
08/04/2025

July’s campaign finance reports make one thing clear: if you can’t raise close to $1 million, you’re not even in the race. From Mike Duggan’s Michigan-powered momentum to questions about John James’ future, here are 4 key takeaways from a revealing fundraising season.

If you can’t raise close to $1 million, you’re not even in the conversation about being Michigan’s next governor or U.S. senator.

The Willow Where Our Roots Began isn’t just a café — it’s a community space built on family, flavor, and a love for gath...
08/03/2025

The Willow Where Our Roots Began isn’t just a café — it’s a community space built on family, flavor, and a love for gathering. From scratch-made lattes to vegetarian bites and kid-friendly vibes, it’s the perfect spot to linger.

Delta Township’s newest café is a lot of things: a health-conscious coffee joint, a vegetarian date spot, a from-scratch bakery and a retailer of the homemade products owner Nancy Hansen …

Two stunning new photo books showcase the soul of our state — from the wild elegance of the Great Lakes in The Third Coa...
08/02/2025

Two stunning new photo books showcase the soul of our state — from the wild elegance of the Great Lakes in The Third Coast to the sleek lines of iconic modernist homes in Contemporary Michigan. Visual inspiration for every Michigander’s shelf.

Two new Michigan-centric books are the kind you will pull off the shelf just to look at. You will turn to a page and go, “Wow.” Then you will want to show what you found to someone else. …

The "likely remains" of Perry, Michigan, native Leslie "Les" Brown were found near his Up North home near Oscoda Townshi...
08/01/2025

The "likely remains" of Perry, Michigan, native Leslie "Les" Brown were found near his Up North home near Oscoda Township.

FRIDAY, Aug. 1 — Authorities said they have found the "likely remains" of a Perry, Michigan, native Up North in Oscoda Township. "On Thursday, July 31, 2025, canines from All County …

Lawyer by day, comedian by night — Nick Leydorf turned burnout into punchlines. What started as an open mic on a whim be...
08/01/2025

Lawyer by day, comedian by night — Nick Leydorf turned burnout into punchlines. What started as an open mic on a whim became a passion that helps him cope, connect, and keep laughing through the chaos. 🎤⚖️

Nick Leydorf didn’t set out to be a comedian. In fact, he almost gave up his funnyman persona altogether when he became a lawyer. “I always liked making people laugh, mostly to get …

Once home to the Star Market and remodeled by Rick Preuss’s great-grandfather in 1924, the historic Preuss Building now ...
07/31/2025

Once home to the Star Market and remodeled by Rick Preuss’s great-grandfather in 1924, the historic Preuss Building now faces demolition. Another piece of Old Town’s history on the brink.

“Such a shame to see it go,” said Rick Preuss, gazing up at the dilapidated building that bears his family name. “Such a shame.” Constructed in 1875, the building, at 308 …

Check out the current issue of City Pulse. Available online now and on stands today.
07/30/2025

Check out the current issue of City Pulse. Available online now and on stands today.

Delta Township’s newest café is a lot of things: a health-conscious coffee joint, a vegetarian date spot, a from-scratch bakery and a retailer of the homemade products owner Nancy Hansen …

Les Brown, 44, a former Perry, Michigan, resident and a graduate of Perry High School, was reportedly last seen on or ar...
07/29/2025

Les Brown, 44, a former Perry, Michigan, resident and a graduate of Perry High School, was reportedly last seen on or around July 12.

MONDAY, July 28 — A man with longtime ties to the Greater Lansing area has been reported missing after a fishing trip in northern Michigan, according to an Oscoda Township Police Department …

With more than double the floor space, Twiggies’ new location features a more open clothing section and three dressing r...
07/28/2025

With more than double the floor space, Twiggies’ new location features a more open clothing section and three dressing rooms, triple the amount at the previous location.

In one sense, Twiggies hasn’t changed at all since moving across the street. The Old Town staple still offers the same home goods, Michigan-made trinkets and boutique-style clothing as before.

In an age of big-box stores and corporate chains, it’s refreshing to see a small, family-owned business not just survive...
07/27/2025

In an age of big-box stores and corporate chains, it’s refreshing to see a small, family-owned business not just survive — but thrive.

That’s the story of Local Roots Cannabis, where community, quality, and passion come first.

In an age when big-box stores and corporate chains often dominate the retail landscape, there’s something heartwarming about a small, family-owned business not just surviving, but thriving. …

Last week, Michigan State University film studies professor Peter Johnston, 40, saw a lifelong dream come true — competi...
07/26/2025

Last week, Michigan State University film studies professor Peter Johnston, 40, saw a lifelong dream come true — competing on the iconic game show Jeopardy!

Last week, Michigan State University film studies professor Peter Johnston, 40, achieved a lifelong dream of competing on NBC’s long-running game show “Jeopardy!” “I …

Jennifer Taggart Wilson traded a decades-long career in science for a punch needle — and never looked back. Now her cele...
07/25/2025

Jennifer Taggart Wilson traded a decades-long career in science for a punch needle — and never looked back. Now her celebrity portraits and dreamy yarn “fantasyscapes” are turning heads across Lansing.

One day, Jennifer Taggart Wilson painted a picture of her friend’s cat on a whim. Wilson, 53, then an assistant director of a toxicology lab with the State Police, had been painting since …

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