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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new park in Lansing now offers free workout equipment funded by $45 million in millage, grants and donations that will come over 30 years — giving residents who struggle with gym fees a chance to exercise. Mayor Andy Schor said the park supports easy access to exercise within a 10-minute walk from home. FOX 47
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eric King expanded Poppa’s Cookbook into the Rathbun Accelerator Kitchen at Allen Neighborhood Center where he will run a soul food restaurant and catering business. The restaurant, which opened on July 2, offers a rotating menu with dishes like chicken-fried steak and macaroni and cheese — King says his focus is on sharing his original recipes — to delight local diners. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Multi-state operator TerrAscend Corp. is pulling out of Michigan by closing its 20 dispensaries and four cultivation and processing facilities, a move that will cost about 250 jobs and reflects a tough cannabis market—new operators are expected to later acquire some of the relinquished licenses. Lansing City Pulse
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Williamston Theatre is presenting Katie Forgette’s memory play 'Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help', a nostalgic family comedy that brings 1970s working-class Catholic life to the stage with humor and heartfelt moments. The production features lively performances by actors such as John Lepard and Sandra Birch — capturing both the comedic and emotional layers of the story. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Mark Chatterley and his daughter Teagan are teaming up in the exhibit Chatterley2 'Intuitive Play' at Metrospace in East Lansing through the end of the month — blending his towering art with her playful meep moops to offer a fresh story in our local art scene. The collaboration began after a suggestion from an MSU art department representative and shows a new way of merging serious sculpture with creative design — a first-time pairing that draws art enthusiasts to the gallery. Lansing City Pulse
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eleven MSU faculty and nine students were offered prestigious Fulbright awards for the 2025–26 school year, which will send them on teaching and research projects across 17 countries. They will start assignments later this year and next spring (including Spain and Vietnam) and (Germany and Turkey). Michigan State University Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bridget Brink, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, bought a home in Moores River and is now running for Congress in Michigan’s 7th District. She says she is tackling issues like rising health care and education costs — and aims to give working families a better future in a competitive primary. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ The storm on May 15 brought an EF-1 tornado near Charlotte that caused BWL about $5.6M in damage while the city spent $205,087 on cleanup — crews have not yet disposed of all downed trees and debris. Tens of thousands lost power for days, and BWL is working to get state relief funds. Lansing State Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ City Pulse’s 2024 Top of the Town contest has ranked the best Mediterranean restaurants, and the list features Aladdin’s Restaurant in Lansing — Bread Bites Mediterranean in Okemos — ChouPli Wood-Fired Kabob in Lansing — Woody’s Oasis in East Lansing — and Zaytoon Mediterranean in Holt. The rankings are based on public votes and highlight local favorites for Mediterranean cuisine. Lansing City Pulse
SPORTS NEWS
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Greens to Gardens Golf Outing
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Forest Akers West Golf Course — Fundraiser for Radiology Healing Gardens — Enjoy a day of golf, prizes, and silent auction fun.
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The Dam Jam Music Festival
5:01 PM – 11:00 PM — Brenke Fish Ladder — Free entry — Celebrate Michigan artists with a vibrant music lineup in Lansing's unique pop-up venue.
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Board Game Night at Summit Comics & Games
2-9 p.m. — Summit Comics & Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a night of tabletop fun and connect with fellow gamers in Lansing.
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West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
1-2:35 p.m. — Jackson Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of live baseball as the West Michigan Whitecaps take on the Lansing Lugnuts.
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Michigan Energy Codes Deep Dive Workshop
12-6 p.m. — Ingham County Human Services Building — Registration required — Explore crucial updates to the Michigan Energy Code affecting mechanical and electrical systems.
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Board Game Day at Evolution Games
2-11 p.m. — Evolution Games — Free gaming — Enjoy a day of board games, networking, and fun with fellow gamers.
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Ingham County Fair
4 PM – 10 PM — Ingham County Fairgrounds — Admission fees vary — Celebrate community spirit with rides, games, and a large animal auction.
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Breakthrough Basketball Elite Skills & Playmaking Basketball Camp
Jul 29-31 — Court One Training Center — Registration required — Elevate your basketball skills while learning elite techniques and character development.
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2025 JazzFest Michigan
Various — Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art — Cost varies — Experience the rich sounds of jazz at this vibrant annual festival across multiple venues.
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Friday Karaoke
9-11 p.m. — The Avenue — Free entry for 21+ — Enjoy a lively evening of karaoke and culinary delights at the local favorite venue.
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