Living Here

Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis

Hundreds gathered in Lansing on Monday, January 20, for the 41st annual Day of Celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the region’s longest-running MLK Day events hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid Michigan. 

Downtown Lansing is set to welcome three new businesses in 2026, bringing bold flavors and a unique lounge experience to the area.

(via Lansing City Pulse)

For one week, Greater Lansing will celebrate what may be its signature dish: the olive burger. 

Afterward, there are 51 weeks, each with 7 days … 517???

Anyhow, January is a tough month for restaurants. That’s especially true when it’s brutally cold outside, which is a good reason to celebrate a uniquely Michigan burger. 

(via Lansing City Pulse)

If the crane at the Tower on Grand’s build site seems high up, get ready — it’ll be 200 feet higher before Lansing’s tallest skyscraper is done, according to Gentilozzi Real Estate Vice President John Gentilozzi.

“You’re gonna see a remarkable change in the skyline over the next year within 2026,” he said.

Guest Writer: Melissa Cole

Summit Comics & Games in Downtown Lansing remains a vibrant hub for tabletop, card, and role-playing game enthusiasts of all ages. With something happening nearly every day of the week, Summit offers a welcoming space for both casual and competitive play.

We are excited to feature The Hummingbird Lansing as our Business of the Month. Located in the Stadium District just behind Jackson Field, The Hummingbird has quickly become a local favorite for fresh, flavorful catering and convenient dinner delivery.

A new year is the perfect excuse to refresh your routine, and Downtown Lansing businesses make it easy to choose healthier options without sacrificing flavor or fun. Whether you’re participating in Dry January or just cutting back, American Fifth Spirits and MP Social both offer thoughtfully crafted mocktails that deliver all the vibes with none of the alcohol.

LANSING, Mich. — Lansing’s downtown social district welcomed four new businesses Monday after city council unanimously approved an ordinance expanding the area where customers can take alcoholic beverages outside.

The social district allows customers to purchase drinks from participating bars and restaurants and carry them onto sidewalks within designated boundaries. City council worked with Downtown Lansing Inc. to add the new businesses to the program.