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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lansing Bike Party started in April 2009 when about 100 cyclists protested a hostile op-ed at MSU’s Beaumont Tower—today it is a 15-year tradition that offers slow rides with a mid-ride food and drink stop during warm months—riders use lights for their return trip at dusk. Lansing City Pulse
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maikou Vang reopened MK Pho Asian Cuisine on April 22 in south Lansing after buying the space of the closing Perfect Chinese, and she now serves Hmong and Vietnamese pho + papaya salad, laab, and other Asian dishes made fresh + while earning praise on social media. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Tarek Chawich used work at Apple kiosks while a student at MSU to learn about business before opening Château Coffee Co. in Lansing, and his café now has stores in Lansing and Okemos—growing with help from local partners and student groups. Michigan State University Today
- ➤ Lansing developer Pat Gillespie has been named one of 35 finalists for the Ernst & Young 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year award—his company owns over 2.7 million square feet of real estate and has redeveloped projects such as the Marshall Street Armory and the 600 block of Michigan Avenue; regional winners will be announced on June 18. Lansing State Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said Gregory Pennington, 42, of Nashville was tortured for five days and fatally shot in the head before his body was buried in a swamp on a rural Chester Township property last fall—four people are charged in connection with his death. Lansing State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Grosvenor played at the Lansing Symphony Orchestra season finale on May 9. He played Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor in a calm, studio-like style and then played Ravel's Jeux d’eau — a choice that let the orchestra work in a close, chamber-music style — leaving the audience with a fresh take on the music. Lansing City Pulse
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State workers now prefer working from home so many government offices remain mostly empty. A report by CBRE shows that about 65% of the office space is used and some buildings have only one-third occupancy—critics warn that a full return to in-person work could trigger budget cuts. Lansing City Pulse
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Harvard Medical School study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology found that tobacco smokers had more lung damage than those who exclusively smoked cannabis based on CT scans of 285 participants. NORML supports the findings and calls for policy reforms in Michigan—highlighting vaporization as a safer alternative—while urging further research and public education. Lansing City Pulse
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lansing Community College softball team won its district tournament this past weekend by defeating Grand Rapids Community College by a score of 8 to 7 to secure a spot in the NJCAA DII Softball World Series from May 19 to May 24 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. Coach Marc Kibby said the team built a 17-game winning streak all season and hopes to compete strongly as the 15th seed in the tournament—showing real teamwork and dedication. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Michigan State baseball holds its postseason hopes as it takes on Minnesota today at 6 p.m.; ace pitcher Dzierwa, who tied an MSU single-season strikeout record this season + is expected to lead the team in overcoming past inconsistencies, sets the stage for their final series. The State News
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POWERFACE Reunion Concert
6-11:30 p.m. — The Studio at 414 — All ages welcome — Rock out with Lansing's legendary metal masters POWERFACE and special guests Wizardbane, Chance We Take, and Royal Scene.
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Girls on the Run Mid Michigan 5K
11 AM – 3 PM — MSU Archives — Registration required — Celebrate empowerment, confidence, and community at this inclusive Spring 5K event.
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Ignite Your Leadership Workshop
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Lansing — Course fee applicable — Enhance your leadership skills and empower your team to achieve success.
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Live Music on the Patio with Mark Collins
7-9 p.m. — Pins & Pints — Free entry — Enjoy local artists under the lights on a brand new patio while savoring great food and drink specials.
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Miles for Moms 5K Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Hawk Island Park — Fundraiser for Hannah's House — Participate in a 5K for a great cause supporting homeless pregnant women and their infants.
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May Real Estate Investor Meetup
6-8 p.m. — Achieve Real Estate Headquarters — Free entry — Connect with fellow real estate investors and learn from industry experts.
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Lansing Match Play Championship
May 31 - June 1 — Groesbeck Golf Course — Entry fee required — Compete in a two-day individual match play tournament with multiple divisions.
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Father’s Day Pottery Painting
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Playing Picasso — $45 per piece — Create a special pottery frame to celebrate Dad while enjoying a fun morning of art and snacks.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 2205 Jolly Rd, Okemos, MI — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living amenities and experience top-rated care services.
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MATS Annual Clinical Symposium
7 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center — Registrations start at $22.50 — A full day of professional development for athletic trainers and sports professionals.
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