🌱 Best Deli Sandwiches In Lansing Area + Cheaper Gas Prices In City

Good morning, friends! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 61.
• Wednesday: Cooler with a stray t-shower. High: 74 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Lansing-East Lansing:

1. WITL has shared its top 10 list for the best deli sandwiches in the Lansing area. While the list has several smaller local delis, some larger chains made the list, including the Firehouse Subs in Lansing. The ranking was compiled using data from Yelp. (witl.com)
2. The Meridian Township Lake Lansing Advisory Committee recently hosted an educational session for boaters on invasive species in Lake Lansing and how to avoid them. The event was held at the Lake Lansing landing dock this past Saturday, with the aim of helping boaters during the prime summer season. Instructors even introduced a new solar-powered tool for boaters looking to keep their boats clean. (WILX)
3. The average gas price in Lansing dropped just under eight cents in this last week. GasBuddy surveyed 177 gas stations in Lansing, concluding that gas is 20.3 cents lower per gallon now than last month and 135.4 cents lower per gallon than a year ago this time. Gas statewide is seven cents lower in the last week, bringing the average price per gallon to $3.47 — three cents more than the Lansing average. If you are looking for the cheapest gas in the city, a gas station offered a gallon at $3.21 on Jul. 9. (WILX)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, July 11

• Books On Tap Book Club 2023 At Reno's East (6:30 PM)
• Two James Tasting Dinner At The People's Kitchen (6:30 PM)
• Family-Friendly Mini Signs And Popsicles At Board & Brush Creative Studio (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Allen Farmers Market At Allen Farmers Market (2:30 PM)
• Popsicles On The Playground At Windemere Park Charter Academy (4:00 PM)
• Sea Cruisers At Turner-Dodge House (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Michigan State University is the number one public institution in the country when it comes to studying abroad — and the school holds that title proudly! Spartans are showing their pride worldwide, with some students going green all the way in Dublin. (Michigan State University via Facebook)
• If you are looking for a new unique adventure, join the Potter Park Zoo for its Sundown Safari camping event for a fun night under the stars. Families and small groups are invited on Jul. 14 to tour the zoo after dark and enjoy s'mores by the campfire and snooze away in their own tents. The following morning, there will be breakfast and admission into the zoo for the day; you can register here. (Potter Park Zoo via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Social Security Seminar at East Lansing Hannah Community Center (July 17)

Alrighty, you're all good for today.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.