Groups battle homelessness in Lansing area
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The issue of homelessness is much more complex and impacts a more diverse segment of men, women and children than many people think, area advocates and experts say.
Business & Economy
Starbucks opens coffeehouse near Eastwood
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Starbucks has opened a new location across the street from Eastwood Towne Center. The 2,208 square foot coffee shop at 2624 Lake Lansing Road features a drive-through and nitro cold brew taps.
News
Officials work to make Potter Park Zoo accessible
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Every year, Potter Park Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo throughout October. They also host the FALCONERS Boo at the Zoo, which happened to fall on Oct. 18 this year.
The Potter Park Zoo’s FALCONERS program, or Families of Autistic Learners Connecting Empathy Responsibility and Stewardship, is designed for children and adults with special needs and unique challenges such as autism or developmental disabilities. The FALCONERS program allows individuals and their family members to experience the zoo in a safe, welcoming and sensory-friendly environment, according to the FALCONERS website.
The zoo was named the first certified sensory-inclusive zoo in the state of Michigan in March of 2019, according to the Potter Park Zoo website. The website said the zoo aims to be “a place for all people to visit, no matter what physical, mental, or financial barrier they may face.”
“The connections we can help people have at the zoo — they can have fun and learn,” said Mariah Martinez, Potter Park Zoo community engagement director.