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Local NAACP Denounces tactics used in Tuesday’s Baker Street Arrest

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago02 mins

LANSING, MI – This correspondence is to serve as the Lansing Branch NAACP concern regarding a Use of Force and arrest incident on Tuesday evening November 10, 2020 on Baker Street in Lansing. Media footage clearly showed a number of Lansing Police Officers atop of a 25-year-old African-American man. While atop of the suspect, officers restrained him while they simultaneously delivered strikes to his body.

City of Lansing to Offer Free On-Street Metered Parking Through 2020

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago02 mins

On-street parking in Lansing will be free of charge for the rest of the year beginning on Monday, November 23, 2020

We Remember: Rosemarie “Rosa” Lopez Killips January 9, 1949 – August 14, 2020

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago010 mins

Rosa Lopez Killips was loved by many. An ofrenda was built by her brother, Lorenzo Lopez, to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

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Just Plain Selfish: The Audacity of Color

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago05 mins

By Kris Walker

Tough times have been said to reveal a person's true character. A person can paint a pretty picture of themselves using vivid or even pastel colors. Words, attire and demeanor make it easy to portray a perfectly polished image. The persona and posture however, must be able to be maintained and withstand the pressures of societal life.

Lighting Up Lansing – One Smile at a Time

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago01 mins

Lourdes Stoner is in the11th grade, and lives in Lansing, MI. Read more…

Photo by Dan Defoy

An apple lover’s apple crumble that highlights its fresh fruit flavor (and doesn’t bury it in sugar)

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By America’s Test Kitchen

Some apple crumbles bury the fruit in sugar and streusel so that by the time you add a scoop of ice cream, you've lost the fruit's tangy freshness. It's the equivalent of heating really good olive oil so that it loses its grassy bite or cooking thick, well-marbled steak until the center goes gray.

WWW.Aboutthatcar.com – 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – Smooth, really smooth. That’s how the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid struck us.

Managing COVID-19 Disappointments for Kids

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.,

Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, adults have a wealth of information available to understand the importance of face masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing. From reading the latest news and recommendations for staying healthy to receiving prevention tips from health care providers, adults are more likely to grasp the greater context of staying vigilant during the pandemic.

Black Friday Is Coming: Five Tips for Retailers

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Ray Mitchell

For many of us, 2020 has been a year filled with uncertainty. One thing that is certain though, this year more than any other, shoppers are ready to take advantage of Black Friday Deals. With budgets a little tighter than in years past. Deloitte estimates a 7% reduction in holiday spending budgets, shoppers will be looking for good deals and great service. While more shoppers plan to do their shopping online this year, there are still plenty of intrepid deal-hunters that want an in-store experience. Whether you are an online or in-store retailer, there's still some time to prepare for this year's shopping season. Here are a few things to consider as you finalize your holiday season plans.

Photo by Karolina Grabowska

The Plant Professionals: Pruning- how, when and why?

Rina Risper5 years ago4 years ago07 mins

Photo by Gustavo Fring

By Kathy Valentine

For some gardeners a sharp pair of pruners or secateurs is a powerful tool for shaping, thinning and removing any broken, diseased or crossed branches in shrubs. For a novice gardener, there is often hesitation and anxiety. How do you decide what needs to be removed?