Community

For two years author Matthew Desmond lived among eight Milwaukee families dealing with eviction and struggling to maintain permanent housing. His book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” is this year’s One Book One Community selection. ELi's Amalia Medina brings us the story.

“We want better government, we deserve better government and we can have better government.” Lisa Babcock, candidate for City Council, believes East Lansing needs a change of leadership. ELi's Brad Minor brings us a profile of her candidacy.

Small business owner, arts and parks commissioner, parent to four – Jessy Gregg steps up to seek one of three open seats in November election. ELi’s Brad Minor brings us a snapshot of her candidacy.

The deadline is approaching for area youth (ages 15-22) to apply for ELi's Summer Youth Journalism Program. The two-week intensive provides great training and $250 to each participant. We have a couple of spots left.

What will the new Target store in downtown East Lansing offer when it opens this Sunday? ELi's Mark Meyer reports.

ELi's Brad Minor takes us inside Sundance Jewelers to meet the Yonkus family, owners and operators of one of the city’s oldest family-owned businesses.

Lt. James Campbell of the East Lansing Police Department met with Glencairn homeowners who are concerned about what they feel is a recent increase in property break-ins. ELi’s Brad Minor brings us a report on what was said and what might be done to combat the problem.

ELi's Chris Wardell writes that Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers' raucous stage antics include costume changes, a few growls, and more “arrrghs” than you can shake a sword at. They'll play a 7 p.m. show at the Pump House this Wednesday.

The weather forecast this weekend calls for plenty of sunshine and numerous options to explore the outdoors in and around East Lansing. ELi's Jonathan Townley pinpoints places and events to consider as you plan your activities.

Dane Porter's “Lemon Grass" sculpture now graces the entrance of Valley Court Park. ELi's Brad Minor reports on the first project to be completed using donated funds from the city's Percent for Art program.

Kyle Smith's mid-career change in profession has led to greater satisfaction despite some on-the-job challenges. Ann Kammerer profiles an East Lansing High School alumnus who has found happiness in the classroom.

Chris Wardell previews the annual summertime get-together at the Orchard Street Pump House that offers a cool respite, some good music and a little bit of clowning around.

As the area grapples with fallout from a Lansing police officer repeatedly striking a Black 16-year-old girl, East Lansing Human Relations Commission is continuing work on creation of a citizen review board to look into citizen complaints made against East Lansing police and paramedic/fire officers.

How much has ELi spent in 2019? What did we spend it on, how much do we have left in the bank, and what did we produce? Publisher Alice Dreger brings you another in our ongoing series of ELi budgetary transparency reports.

Laura Apol has grand plans for her two-year appointment as the region's Poet Laureate. ELi’s Amalia Medina explains how Apol developed a love of poetry at an early age and why she is eager to start her new assignment.