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Mary Gajda

Mary Gajda is the managing editor for 517 Magazine and has an extensive background in radio and television. She enjoys creative writing, photography and spending time with family — and she will never say no to an evening of karaoke.

Articles by Mary Gajda


New Businesses Open in Region

Entrepreneurial spirit seems alive and well as new businesses continue to open in the region.  The BORN Dance Academy opened Sept. 5 at 631 E. Saginaw Hig…

Starfarm Presents Rad Fest This Weekend

Old Town is about to get rad, dude — and it’s all happening Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Urban Beat outdoor concert venue. Iconic local band…

Rise of the robo-agent: A Q&A with Andrea Burns, chief underwriting officer at AF Group

What is robo insurance? Robo insurance is technology that provides automated information to both insurance consumers and companies at their point of need….

Imitation as flattery: Copycat Fuji apple chicken salad

Which came first? The Fuji apple salad or the Panera Fuji apple salad? I guess it doesn’t matter, because even if you think you “invented” a recipe, most …

Healing the Healer: Deactivating Stress and Burnout for Health Care Providers

Dr. Susan Maples founded the Wellness and Prevention Study Club in 2014 after learning a profound lesson by asking her patients a simple question: “Do you tr…

On the record with Jennifer Ketchum of Great Lakes Clinical Massage Therapy

For Jennifer Ketchum, owner of Great Lakes Clinical Massage Therapy in Lansing, business is in her blood. As a teenager, she became intrigued by chiroprac…

Identifying Plants, Flowers and Birds Without an App

I have fat thumbs. That’s not anything I’d normally want to share; but because my hefty digits accidentally showed me capabilities I didn’t realize my phone …

Report Highlights Local Commercial Real Estate

Martin Commercial Properties released its biannual Market Insights report detailing the status of mid-Michigan’s real estate market in the industrial, office…

On the Record With Jeni Conlin of the Meridian Company

Jeni Conlin has been with The Meridian Co. for nearly 11 years — and as a kitchen and bathroom designer, she has seen plenty of trends come and go. Yet one t…

Recipe: Baked Avocado with Egg

What you need: 4 avocados, halved with the seed removed 8 large eggs Salt and pepper to taste Freshly chopped chives Directions: Lightl…

On the Record With Kerry Goodsir From Joe’s On Jolly

Finding a niche in a market that is needed has always been a gift that Joe Goodsir had.  You may recognize Goodsir as an owner at Rick’s American Cafe’, T…

Lansing, Okemos Jersey Mike’s Donating All Sales to Gift of Life

Eat a sub, help a charity. Greater Lansing residents who head to Jersey Mike’s Subs on Wednesday, March 29, will have 100% of proceeds from purchases donated…

Nominations Open for 29th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards

Known as one of the biggest business awards celebrations in the region, the 29th annual Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards are set to take place at Eagle…