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Building a Mosaic: Pastor Marvin Williams

May 26, 2010

Trinity Church in Lansing recently added another pastor to its team, Pastor Marvin Williams.
Williams grew up in Chicago, but has lived in Grand Rapids for the past 15 years.…

Nonprofit Profile: R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

May 26, 2010

Lansing is home to the only Oldsmobile museum in the world, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
As you walk into the museum, the first thing displayed is a statue of…

Teacher of the Year: Rob Stephenson

May 26, 2010

Rob Stephenson’s amazing day was in May 2009. Stephenson was in the running to be Michigan’s Teacher of the Year. Over the School’s intercom it was announced that everyone needed…

Business Profile: Guido’s Pizza

May 26, 2010

Although there are 11 Guido’s Pizza branches spanning Southern Michigan, the pizzeria in Okemos offers something no other location does: gluten-free pizza.
According to co-owner Steve Pollard, a tasty gluten-free…

Business Review: Hastay’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop

Apr 27, 2010Column

Refreshing scents rush forth as you walk into Hastay’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop, accompanied by bright reds, purples and pinks. Seven greenhouses in the back showcase a variety of annuals…

Nonprofit Profile: The Creation Station

Apr 27, 2010Column

The Creation Station can be easy to miss, nestled below the Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing. But just look for the red door with the yellow star on the…

Environmental Steward: Edith Suttles

Apr 27, 2010Column

One of Edith Suttles’ favorite places in the world is New York, which is home to her two daughters, Cressida and Meredith, who are paving their way in the entertainment…

Planting Seeds for Community Growth

Apr 27, 2010Feature

Hunter Park Community GardenHouse of Lansing is just one of the many community gardens cropping up new opportunities and a strong sense of community in the area. Community gardens give…

Entrepreneurial Heart: Sandy Bailey-Bristol

Mar 25, 2010Column

It took years for Eaton Rapids resident Sandy Bailey-Bristol to come across the career that she would come to adore.
Although she’s disappointed it took her so long to become…

Hands-On Creator: Barbara Hranilovich

Mar 25, 2010Column

Without her hands, Barbara Hranilovich’s joys in life would change dramatically.
“I like my hands in stuff: dirt, clay, knitting, dough, on the computer or piano keys,” said Hranilovich. “Everything…

Business Profile: Bridge St. Hair Co.

Mar 25, 2010Column

With rows of dangling mirrors dividing clients and a mix of antiques and modern décor scattered throughout the salon, Bridge St. Hair Co. proves to have a very eclectic and…

Nonprofit Profile: Women’s Center of Greater Lansing

Mar 25, 2010Column

Since its birth in 2005, the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing has advocated for women. The center offers computer training classes, support groups, yoga and many other social and health…

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