Environment

A number of unanswered questions remain about the Center City District proposal as it heads towards a possible decision by City Council in just a few weeks.

Edgewood United Church in East Lansing will celebrate becoming the first church in Mid-Michigan to "go solar" with a dedication ceremony on Sunday, March 19. Jim Detjen reports for ELi.

Orchesis is the only dance organization at MSU sponsored by the Theater Department. Their upcoming annual concert includes works choreographed by students, professors and Billy Bell of "So You Think You Can Dance."

This Saturday marks the 22nd annual Quiet Water Symposium, an event focused on non-motorized outdoor activities and environmental conservation. ELi's Paige Filice brings you the story.

Last night, East Lansing's City Council approved the site plan and a $1.5 million tax deal for Costco. What are the details, and what remains in terms of approvals?

Don't miss the deadline if you want the Department of Public Works to collect your leaves from the curb.

In spite of it costing them stress and money, Dick and Conni Crittenden do not regret fighting BWL to save their trees. In fact, they're still urging other East Lansing homeowners to do the same.

MSU students will try to figure out how many deer we've got now in eight East Lansing parks. Then it'll be up the Council to decide what to do from there.

Read on for updates on the White Oak Place redevelopment project.

What did City Council do this week? Condemned a house, followed a wish to have free parking during the Great Pumpkin Walk, set a tax exemption hearing, and much more.

Today, "Ask ELi" looks at the question of what rights property owners have with regard to BWL's tree trimming and tree removal. We talk to Greg McClelland, the lawyer who defended two East Lansing homeowners sued by BWL.

BWL will send tree-trimming crews into the Bailey and Chesterfield Hills neighborhoods beginning November 1. BWL has offered to meet with residents this Monday, October 17, at the Hannah Community Center to answer questions. Until then, here's what you need to know.

This year marked the first time the City of East Lansing recognized Indigenous People's Day in place of Columbus Day. Lee Sprague (photo) and other speakers at a celebration at The Rock noted the holiday's history and pointed to present-day concerns of many North American indigenous people.

With controversy over the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan increasing, CATA has decided to directly present the project to East Lansing residents next Monday evening. Read more from ELi's Alice Dreger.

Council covered a great deal of territory in its long "discussion-only" meeting last week. Police activity, tree-trimmers' return, a question of how much MSU costs City taxpayers, a fence for Bailey park, police and fire equipment.... ELi's Ian Hoopingarner brings the details.