Seven Brew Coffee opened in South Lansing at 6206 Cedar. St on March 3. Like other locations, the stand is drive-through only. The Seven Brew website describes the drive-through experience as “fast, fun, friendly and perfect for coffee lovers.”
Business & Economy
Thrifting stores pop up in East Lansing
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As a student trying to keep up with constantly changing fashion trends, Michigan State University nursing freshman Payton Harp sees investing in second-hand clothing as a smart consumer decision. “You know, I’m not made of money,” Harp said. “I can’t just go buy like-new clothes all the time. So thrifting would definitely be like a smart choice for me to do.”
Harp said she has noticed her perception of how expensive everything is now that she is in college, making her more aware of her spending habits. Prices rising from tariffs influence the cost-conscious shopper by pinching consumers financially enough to shift to finding alternative ways to save, such as thrifting.
Lansing
Brewitt Cafe & Bakery builds business on creative waffles
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Erin Witt owns and operates Brewitt Cafe & Bakery out of Allen Neighborhood Center’s Rathbun Accelerator Kitchen. Erin runs her business with the help of her mom, Donna, and countless community members. After going through an assortment of menus and food items, Erin landed on selling waffle sandwiches.
East Lansing
Taekwondo prepares students to move through life with respect
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Students at the Hannah Community Center gather on Sunday mornings to learn from taekwondo national champion and grandmaster Richard McDowell. Throughout his class, McDowell focuses on each student’s individual abilities. He encourages his students achieve their personal goals as he emphasizes discipline and respect through his teachings.
Arts & Entertainment
Maternal Instinct brings the noise to East Lansing’s house show culture
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The underground music scene in East Lansing has been making waves for some time, and local band Maternal Instinct has made an impression on the scene since 2024.
Construction & Development
New state funding barely fills gaps for Lansing’s road repair needs
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For every pothole in need of a fresh patch of asphalt along Lansing roads lies a math problem that doesn’t add up. The city has an estimated $300 million in road needs, according to Public Service Director Andy Kilpatrick. But the city’s proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year allocates only $41.4 million across the Major and Local Street Funds. This amount, even with new state funding, leaves a gap between what the city needs and what it can spend.
Health
Overpopulation, bait piles contribute to spread of CWD in Michigan deer herds
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious prion that has been found in deer, elk, and moose. A prion is not a virus or bacteria, it’s a misfold in protein that infects brain tissue. It creates little holes in the brain until the animal can no longer function. There has been no cure found for CWD, making it 100% fatal.
Arts & Entertainment
Studio de Danse teaches women to dance through life’s ups and downs
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On Mondays and Wednesdays, Marcia Olds teaches ballet to adults ages 60 and older class called Studio De Danse at the Hannah Community Center. Ballet brought together the group of women that attend Old’s dance lessons under various circumstances. Some were looking to reignite their passion for something they stopped at a young age. Others were just curious to try dancing for the first time. And some were looking for a sense of community.
East Lansing
Northern Tier Trail receives funding for expansion work after 20 years
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In 2004, over two decades ago, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts began the early stages of expansion on the Northern Tier Trail. Now, after securing $100,000 in recent Community Development Grant funds, the department grows closer to adding a piece to the trail connecting the East Lansing Soccer Complex to Coolidge Road.
Construction & Development
Recent storms cause intense rise in local river levels
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Last week, the greater Lansing area received nearly four inches of rain, for a total of more than 10-inches so far this year. This level of rainfall is almost 50% higher than the 30-year average for this time of the year.
In light of recent storms, the greater Lansing area has seen rises in river water levels which raised concerns about flooding. Residents within these communities are taking notice and officials are working to take care of the problems.
Arts & Entertainment
City Council cancels Albert EL Fresco summer amenities amid camping concerns
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Despite requesting an expansion to the event, the East Lansing City Council chose for Albert EL Fresco in 2026 to feature no road closures and limited outdoor seating following the March 10 discussion-only meeting, and voted unanimously on the downsizing at the March 17 council meeting. While Albert EL Fresco events will still happen over the summer, the evergreen street closures and outdoor seating will not be provided, effectively ending the five-year Albert EL Fresco corridor.