Good morning, Lansing.

The Lansing State Journal invites readers to vote for their favorite local coffee shop in an online poll open until midnight Thursday, July 16.

The poll features ten popular destinations plus an option to name a different favorite.

Ingham County Drain Commissioner Pat Lindemann plans to move the Windlord sculpture from Adado Riverfront Park to a new pedestal on Michigan Avenue between Frandor Shopping Center and Red Cedar development if enough funds are raised for repairs; sculptor Martin Eichinger and former City Councilman Richard Baker support the move.

A $35M childcare investment will help local centers attract and retain staff, cut long waitlists, and improve facilities, with Gov. Whitmer's signature still pending.

Little Miracles Academy in Lansing expects more enrollment - higher wages draw needed workers.

Demolition resumed Monday, July 13 on the former McLaren Penn Campus after state regulators approved a new asbestos abatement plan to remove 20,000 sqft of hazardous material by Aug.

28 + city officials see the restart as a step toward future development.

Residents in Lansing can keep cool and cut electric bills this summer by setting air conditioners at 78°F when home and raising them when away, per Department of Energy guidelines.

Local utilities offer tips such as cooking outdoors and closing blinds & using fans for extra savings.

City officials have activated cooling centers under the extreme heat plan — with services available until 8:00 p.m. today — at locations including the CATA Transportation Center and Capital Area District Libraries.

More than 3,300 Michigan residents have been sickened by cyclosporiasis since late June, and health officials urge careful washing of produce to prevent further illness.

Residents are advised to follow FDA recommendations to clean fruits and leafy greens such as lettuce.

Michigan health officials reported 3,309 cyclosporiasis cases with 44 hospitalizations as of July 14.

The outbreak, which began May 1, is linked to contaminated food & water, and authorities continue to trace its source to protect public health.

Lansing leaders celebrated the $8.5M Holmes and Pleasant Grove Project in southwest Lansing yesterday.

The project — located at the site of Malcolm X's former elementary school — will create 28 apartments and commercial space, with construction set to finish by March next year.

The Lansing State Journal spotlights Jessica (Beech) Bograkos, a decorated multi-sport athlete from Okemos and a Hall of Fame softball star at Michigan State, as the first in a series highlighting Greater Lansing's top athletes.

Waverly Football Boosters 2nd Annual Car Show

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Waverly High School — Pre-registration $20, Day of show $25 — Rev up your engines for a day supporting the local football program with classic cars.

Cake in the Garden

6-9 p.m. — Horticulture Gardens — $20 — An evening of cake tasting among vibrant gardens and local bakers awaits.

Mid-America Coins Tradeshow

Buy, Sell, Trade collectible coins — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Lansing Center — Admission fee varies — Discover rare coins and connect with fellow enthusiasts.

The Dangling Participles Duo Performance

7-10 p.m. — Side Bar East Lansing — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening with live music from The Dangling Participles Duo in an intimate setting.

Brotherkenzie Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Green Door — Buy tickets online — Experience the enchanting indie pop melodies of Brotherkenzie in an intimate Lansing venue.

Rock Lansing 2026 @ Jackson Field

Jul 31 – Aug 2 — Jackson Field — Check back for ticket pricing — Experience an electrifying weekend of rock music featuring Blacktop Mojo.

Detroit Lions Youth Football: Lansing Fundamentals Mini-Camp

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Hope Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Enhance your child’s football skills with expert coaching and fun scrimmages.

Slow Joy Concert

7:30 p.m. — The Green Door — Ticket prices vary — Experience the I Love You So Much I Could Die Tour in a cozy Lansing venue.

Integrated Neuromuscular & Myofascial Release

Aug 7-9 — College of Osteopathic Medicine — 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ — Enhance your skills in pain management and osteopathic medicine.