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.
Omar Sofradzija
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…
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 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…
Reseda Group is Helping MSUFCU Build a Stronger Region
If you’re paying attention at all around mid-Michigan, you certainly must know about Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.
As deeply engaged as …
Schools work with health providers to combat nursing shortage
The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the everyday heroism of nurses, amplifying the crit…
Development at Former Market Hopes to Play a Role in The City’s Ongoing Shift
The people behind the Lansing Shuffle Food Hall & Social Club aren’t tryin…
Bradly’s HG Looks to be a Modern Trading Post in Old Town
Bradly Rakowski has come full circle.
What started out in 2011 as a pop-up shop in Old Town Lansing’s Absolute Gallery has grown into Bradly’s HG, an …