Business Profile: Bridge St. Hair Co.
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 stylish setting. “I like a mix of old and new, and I add little by little as we go,” said owner Lindsey Buckner. “The salon’s decorated with art, music and fashion because those...
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The Art of Fashion Gets Literal at MSU’s Fashion Week
Fashion Week isn’t just for New York and Paris. This month, students at Michigan State University (MSU) launch their own celebration of the art of garb from April 11 to 17. The week-long event includes a Fashion Night Out, made possible through a partnership with American Apparel, a Senior Fashion Show at the MSU Union and others throughout the week, culminating...
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Coping with Childhood Allergies
Allergies are becoming a more prominent problem in America. It is increasingly more common to walk into an elementary school cafeteria and see tables specifically for peanut, egg and milk allergies set off to the side, or for bakeries to feature specialties like gluten-free items. A study in Pediatrics medical journal reported an increase of 18 percent in...
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Tickets & Tarot: Dawn Botke-Coe
One of Dawn Botke-Coe’s defining moments in life was receiving a ticket. It was not for disorderly conduct or reckless driving or even a DUI; Botke-Coe was ticketed for fortune telling without a license. “My reaction was, ‘let’s go to trial,’” said Botke-Coe. “I helped change the law in Michigan.” After gaining support and coming across a politician...
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Family Business: Jamie Robinson
Mason resident Jamie Robinson has given her whole life to her community. Fourteen years ago, after her parents decided they were going to sell the family business, Darrell’s Supermarket and Hardware, Robinson and husband Scott decided to carry on the tradition. “I had already worked here all my life,” said Robinson. “It just felt comfortable.” Had...
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Community Campaigner: Marilyn Plummer
Even though Lansing resident Marilyn Plummer has 24 years of experience in clerical positions for the Michigan Legislature — 18 years with the House of Representatives and six with the Senate — Plummer does not identify herself as a political person. Instead, Plummer says she views herself as “kind of like an issues or community advocate.” She prefers...
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Business Profile: How Sweet It Is
How Sweet It Is lives up to its name, not only by preparing mounds of scrumptious treats, but also with its promise, displayed on the cash register: “Attention all dieters, all sales are confidential!” How sweet! This delectable candy shop can be found in Hannah Plaza, its home for the last 12 years, nestled under the block letters across the building’s...
Continue ReadingNonprofit Profile: Greater Lansing Food Bank
In the face of increasing need, the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is rising to the occasion. GLFB had a record high for fundraising with its Envelope Campaign for the 2009-2010 year. Its great success is enabling it to increase the next year’s budget. “We beat last year’s donations by about $40,000,” said Terry Link, executive director of the GLFB....
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Nonprofit Profile: Capital Area Humane Society
There is an abundance of animals in the Lansing area in need of families. Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) has many furry companions available for meet and greets daily. Dogs and cats are the most popular dwellers at CAHS, however pocket pets such as rats, chinchillas, bunnies and even birds can be found at its facilities from time to time. In order to ensure...
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Business Profile: Roma Bakery Deli & Fine Foods
Roma Bakery Deli & Fine Foods in Lansing specializes in everything sweet and everything Italian. From exquisite wedding cakes to mouthwatering homemade bread to pasta to sandwiches to pizza, Roma has it all. The woman behind Roma is Filomena Castriciano, co-owner along with husband Sostine. Roma has been in business since 1969. The name “Roma” stems...
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She Laughs performer Kathie Dunbar The last stand-up comedy show I went to was a performance at the prominent comedy club The Second City in Toronto in eighth grade. I don’t remember much about it, I was still too young to understand a lot of the humor and I was more interested in the musicals on Broadway. So going into She Laughs, a comedy event in Lansing...
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