Fledge in the News

February 2024

 

January 2024

December 2023

https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/blog/icymi-faces-of-manufacturing-episode-11-the-fledge-jerry-norris-energy-justice-and-democracy

November 2023

https://us.trip.com/events/a-better-trip–live-at-the-fledge-20231114/

 

October 2023

https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/financial-inclusion-challenge/solutions/74608

 

September 2023

Weekend events for all

https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/the-fledge-and-astera-credit-union-forge-a-groundbreaking-partnership-to-foster-financial-literacy-and-economic-empowerment/

 

 

August 2023

Celebrating Magic Mushroom Day at the Capitol

Jerry Norris-Father, Entrepreneur, Leader, Humanitarian, Radical Inclusionist

July 2023

Black Opioid Deaths at Crisis Levels in Lansing Area

These bins once held newspapers. Now they hold Narcan — and hope.

June 2023

Lansing residents share housing woes at Fledge event

Musicians take Lansing by storm this weekend

 

May 2023

April 2023

High times in Michigan? You be the judge

Capital City Film Fest: Everything you need to know

 

March 2023

The Fledge warming center shut down by city of Lansing

Lansing area drug overdose deaths fall for first time since 2017

Lansing leaders say warming shelter lacked permit

The People’s Council of Lansing calls for shift to city manager-system

MSU football player starts mandated community service

Lansing nonprofit the Fledge meets MEDC match in online fundraiser

Old Sears store, warehouse newest venue for Capital City Film Festival

Organization hosts Black Balloon Day event in Lansing

The Fledge in Lansing works to break cycle of poverty

February 2023

CATA finds ways to support young entrepreneurs

Fentanyl testing strips legal and widely used in Michigan

Being High Caliber in the Community with The Fledge – 2/24/23

‘Amazing Animals,’ delectable dinners and more

The Fledge in Lansing starts 24-hour warming center ahead of extreme cold weather

High Caliber Karting & Entertainment – 2/1/23

January 2023

Fight for The Fledge

Ancient Mermaids, fairytale castles and a glitzy gala

Punks With Lunch serves up hope

December 2022

Suicides went up across Mid-Michigan

Table Talk: On the road at The Fledge with Punks for Lunch

Free Narcan box in Lansing offers access to life-saving drug around the clock

These generous Lansing-area places are offering free Christmas gifts

Season of giving: Where, how to help families in need this month

Opioid Crisis: Reducing harm, one vending machine at a time

November 2022

How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates this holiday season

Holiday market vendors hope controversy leads to awareness

Homeless advocates issue Reutter Park demands to Lansing officials

Downtown Lansing Inc. draws criticism for holiday market in park frequented by homeless

Lansing Foodies group holds a ‘Friendsgiving’ dinner to celebrate, give back for the holidays

Second annual Spell Con coming to Lansing

‘Radical love’ drives activist to assist homeless, drug users

Lansing’s best of the best: 2022 Top of the Town winners

October 2022

Second annual Spell Con coming to Lansing

September 2022

Independent Michigan wrestlers put on high energy show

Showcase brings Lansing’s Indigenous people together in effort to revive center

August 2022

Good Neighbors: Lansing man starts a unique program to help people get back on their feet

Radio station Power 96.5 to giveaway 1,200 backpacks

Lansing City Council will enforce equitable, transparent process for city’s American Rescue Plan funds

July 2022

Lansing Housing Commission votes to advance HUD sale application after heated public comment

Lansing City Council asks mayor to distribute pandemic relief funds through an equitable process

Lansing residents seek to form ‘The People’s Council’ community advocacy group

Lansing area activists form coalition to advocate for more affordable housing

Frustrated with Lansing City Council, a group of residents form ‘The People’s Council’

The People’s Council in Lansing met for the first time this week to strategize tackling issues

Lansing streaming show gives to entrepreneurs

Renters question Housing Commission’s maintenance history with HUD application on hold

MSU Professors and community members learn how to prevent youth violence in Lansing

June 2022

Michigan pro wrestlers leave it all on the mat at The Fledge in Lansing

Rundown homes, out-of-state buyer drive concerns about pending housing commission sale

Farmers markets offer options during shortages and inflation

May 2022

Siemon honored for contributions to ‘fair justice’

https://medium.com/encode-club/encode-x-bitdao-dao-hack-finale-prizewinners-and-summary-825d7fb11c30

Equitable Entrepreneurship Programming Returns to In-Person with LEAP’s Hatching Event in Lansing Region

April 2022

Teen Sexual Health Education Session at the Fledge Foundation

Kicking COVID: Capital City Film Festival returns after two years

Independent films, Capital City Film Festival return with impact from pandemic

‘Take what you need, give what you can’: The rise of ‘free stands’ in Greater Lansing

Tech Tuesday: How to learn about cryptocurrency, safely

Independent films return with impact from pandemic

March 2022

Health Services at The Fledge Foundation’s Tacos & Tie Dye Day

Made in Lansing: A celebration of things made in greater Lansing

Should Michigan get into cryptocurrency? The debate taking place now

Announcing the Blockchain Breakthroughs for a Better Future Winners

February 2022

Local East Lansing Band Releases Full-Length Album

Local Pro Wrestling Comes to the Fledge

Januarys 3-degree Guarantee-the Fledge

January 2022

2022 City Pulse People Issue (small reference)

The Morning Blend – The Fledge

Eleven candidates emerge for Lansing City Council vacancy

Local Group Begins MLK Day of Service Early

Mid-Michigan Food Pantries Feel Strain Food Prices Spike

December 2021

Lansing Native Hosts Free Block Party Thursday Teems at the Fledge

Delving into Cryptocurrency and NFTs at the Fledge

Community Members Call on Lansing Officials to Tackle the City’s Violence with Love

Block Party Teenagers Lansing Aims Better Community

https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/blog/beyond-the-mission-the-business-of-nonprofits-the-fledge-and-the-impact-of-covid19-on-community-programming

November 2021

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/jerry-norris-and-the-fledge,18923

Where children ages 5-11 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Greater Lansing

Shes one of a handful of black farmers in michigan-and-is-making-a-go-of-it-with-mushrooms-and-pigs

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/2021-top-of-the-town-winners,18811

October 2021

https://www.wilx.com/2021/10/11/local-food-pantry-sees-rise-michigans-facing-hunger/

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/city-pulse-top-of-the-town-2021-announces-the-top-five,18510

September 2021

August 2021

July 2021

High-flying indie wrestling takes over The Fledge

June 2021

How the Fledge Merges Different Lansing Communities

Non-profit looking for vendors for resource fair in Lansing

May 2021

Creator Craftsmanship: The Fledge offers gifts from the artistic heart

April 2021

Lansing State Journal, The Fledge Lifts Up Others

Lansing State Journal, The Fledge helps Entrepreneurs and Creatives

Lansing City Pulse, How to Spend the Weekend

Lansing at Epicenter of Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Social Media App

Fox 47, James Henson, The Young Black Panther Party

MSU Paper, Tony Willis, Economic Developer works on Inclusion and Equity

Lansing State Journal, James Henson, The Young Black Panther Party

March 2021

Fox 47, Ron Burgandy for Mayor

Fox 47, Power in Passion

February 2021

Fox 47, Koala’s Pantry

Fox 47, Black Book Fair with Mila

Lansing State Journal, One and All

January 2021

Lansing City Pulse, Jerry Norris People Edition – Details

Fox 47, Lansing Area Free Stands

Lansing City Pulse, Jerry Norris People Edition

Global News Wire, SBA / NIST Visionary Prize for Inclusion in Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

December 2020

 

November 2020

Lansing-East Lansing MSA Ranked Top 25 Midwest Startup City, Highlights Strength Of Regional Tech Ecosystem, Talent Pipeline, Connectivity And Support For Diverse Entrepreneurs

WILX, Greenwood District Studios

PRN Newswire, Greenwood District Studios

October 2020

WILX, Unity Moving

September 2020

August 2020

WILX, One and All

July 2020

Lansing City Pulse, The Fledge Rallies Through the Pandemic

June 2020

Lansing City Pulse, Bilal

May 2020

$500,000 program for entrepreneurs from underserved communities launched

April 2020

Lansing at Epicenter of Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Social Media App

Cut off: Coronavirus pandemic worsens hardship for thousands of Lansing area residents without internet

Coping With Quarantine: Performance artist Ezra Kelly

March 2020

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2020/03/17/coronavirus-unsold-food-lansing-restaurants-donate-food-bank/5071069002/

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/city-pulse-on-the-air-march-22-2020-andy-schor-matt-grossman-and-linda-vail,13997

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/for-sanders-next-week-but-behind-biden-in-the-fall-if-he-wins,13929

February 2020

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/lucha-libre-action-swoops-into-the-fledge,13879

January 2020

https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Church-turned-business-hub-helps-Lansing-community-567145331.html

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/sanders-movement-taking-off-in-michigan,13737

December 2019

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2019/12/26/lansings-veg-n-food-truck-offers-meatless-take-american-classics/4272713002/

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/capital-pro-wrestling-brings-adrenaline-fueled-show-to-the-fledge,13659

November 2019

Lansing church faces roadblock after fire

October 2019

https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/halloween-forecast-13-places-to-get-spooky-in-greater-lansing,13476

September 2019

Auto Straddle: What 7 Youth Activists want to see in a Green New World

CNR News: Wrestling

Girl Scout Gold Award

Unity Spiritual Center Fire

City Pulse: Where to Find Artist Resources

State Journal: Local Businesses give Deals for Striking GM Workers

August 2019

https://player.fm/series/spotlight-media-studios/the-fledge-1-year-later

July 2019

LSJ: Pro Wrestling in Lansing

City Pulse: Jerry’s Favorite Thing

City Pulse: Next Generation of Lansing Doodlers

June 2019

May 2019

April 2019

City Pulse: Local Films at CCFF

City Pulse: CCFF – How to Go

March 2019

February 2019

City Pulse: Lovefest

https://www.fox47news.com/yes/around-town/around-town-2-1-19-lovefest-2019-at-the-fledge

https://www.fox47news.com/yes/around-town/sad-trombone-comedy-show-featuring-dave-stone

https://lansingcitypulse.com/article-16959-Today-in-Lansing-Artist-Janice-Hironaka&rsquos-&lsquoGlass-Scapes-and-Sounds&rsquo-opening-reception.html

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/entertainment/arts/2019/02/19/early-music-series-wraps-focus-three-geniuses/39080747/

January 2019

https://lansingcitypulse.com/article-16923-Beyond-Bitcoin-The-physical-realm-of-Lansing&rsquos-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-scene.html

https://lansingcitypulse.com/article-16928-OUT-ON-THE-TOWN.html

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2019/01/30/lansing-homeless-shelters-face-challenges-during-extreme-weather/2703001002/

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2019/01/29/february-2019-community-events-around-greater-lansing/2711511002/

December 2018

city pulse

November 2018

https://www.spreaker.com/user/5707063/michigan-reimagined-with-chris-buck-jerr

October 2018

Become a Guest of the Living Dead in Dracula’s Wedding – City Pulse

Shane Mauss at the Fledge WMMQ

Shane Mauss at the Fledge – Lansing City Pulse

Halloween Happenings – Dracula’s Wedding

Dracula’s Wedding – Lansing State Journal

September 2018

Growing Art Spaces in Lansing – Capital Gains

Happiest Homeless Person – Chris Pruett at the Fledge

With or without Connxctions, Lansing Comedy strives

August 2018

Today in Lansing: Fledge event showcases Lansing’s tech entrepreneurs to public

July 2018

Lou Barlow

Rooftop Hop

June 2018

Mayor Shor Transition Team

May 2018

Fledge Open House – Lansing Media Center

This former church may be the wildest building you’ll walk into in Lansing

The Fledge Pictures – LSJ

This guy seeks creative chaos at 92-year-old building.

Artist Incubator Comes Alive In Lansing

Jerry Norris, Co-Founder of The Fledge- A New Ideation Maker Space, Incubator and Accelerator in Lansing, MI

April 2018

Capital City Film Festival

November 2017

MSU-REI Video

September 2017

MSU REI Co Learning Plan

August 2017

Why Lansing is Investing in Bitcoin

November 2016

S4:E5 Jerry Norris, The Fledge

October 2015

The Fledge In Grand Ledge: An Incubator and Then Some…

September 2015

High-tech skatepark could spark Grand Ledge development