Omar Sofradzija
Omar Sofradzija was a journalist in Nevada and Illinois who covered everything from car crashes to Hurricane Katrina before moving to Michigan in 2007, where at Michigan State University he has advised the student-run newspaper and taught journalism classes.
Charging Toward the Future: Consumers Energy’s Bethany Tabor talks EV Transformation
Bethany Tabor recently had a pizza delivered to her home via an electric vehicle. While that may seem cool now, she hopes EVs are just another ho-hum way to …
In good times and bad: Looking at the insurance landscape with Adam Gilroy
You could say insurance is Adam Gilroy’s intrinsic inheritance.
Gilroy’s late father, Nelson, started Capital Insurance Services in 1980, and Gilroy has b…
A testament to ‘try’ — Ody Norkin rallies Greater Lansing and the world in Ukraine relief effort
When Greater Lansing resident Ody Norkin saw televised images of Ukrainian innocents seeking refuge amid a Russian onslaught, he knew he had to do something….
Andre Hutson still inspires others to get off the bench
Andre Hutson certainly found success in mid-Michigan as a young man. During his four years on the Michigan State University men’s basketball squad, his teams…
Cultivating Community through Commerce
Like many college graduates from mid-Michigan, Samantha Le eventually moved away after finishing her studies, landing in Chicago for a few years. Now that th…
No Place Like Bridge Street Social
For mid-Michigan restauranteur Mike Luther, there’s no place like home.
“Lansing is a great place to own a business,” he said of his Bridge Street Social …
Lansing’s Leading Lady: Erin Schor Cultivates Culture, Communication in the Capital City
The great women of history aren’t only found in textbooks. For Lansing first lady Erin Schor, wife of Mayor Andy Schor, one such heroine can be found in her …
7 in the 517: Individuals Making a Difference in the Region
By many measures, the 2020s have — so far — been a tumultuous time. Whether it’s politics, the economy, public health, the environment or even society at lar…
Retailer Aondray Worthy Weaves Civility, Style and Community into his Brand
Aondray A. Worthy doesn’t consider his Lansing business as simply a men’s clothing retailer; rather, WalkWorthy Meanswear is a “haberdashery,” with custom tu…
Are We in a Recession? Experts Provide Insights
Are we in a recession or not? Seems like a simple question, but answers are all over the board. 517 Magazine reached out to a pair of Michigan-based economic…