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Following Tense Council Discussion, Demolition of Blighted Buildings Delayed

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The blighted buildings won't be coming down just yet. City Council agreed tonight to extend the demolition deadline.

ELPS Board Unanimously Passes $98 Million Bond Proposal

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Although many details are unknown, the EL School Board has voted unanimously to move forward with a $98 million bond proposal.

More Accessible Residential Options Now Required in East Lansing

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

A new EL housing construction ordinance, based on input from the City's Senior Commission, requires developers of new large projects in certain parts of the city to construct more accessible housing units, requiring such generally-convenient features as wider doorways, lever door handles, and rocker light switches.

ELi Obtains First Sponsorship

Monday, December 12, 2016

As we work towards making ELi financially sustainable, we are delighted to announce our first corporate sponsor, Mackerel Sky.

Party Culture and Sexual Assault: MSU Responds

Friday, December 9, 2016

What is MSU doing to try to manage student house-party culture and its effects, including on sexual assault?

Another Option for Helping ELi Survive

Friday, December 9, 2016

Want to help us reach our sustainability goal and survive, but don’t want to deal with Patreon? Not to worry; we have options for you.

Does ELi Do Any Good?

Thursday, December 8, 2016

What’s the evidence ELi does any good for this community?

Ann About Town Goes to Sultan's (It Swings)

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Sultan's is an old favorite for Middle Eastern cuisine, but Ann finds that it can still surprise her.

Council Approves Costco Plan with $1.5M Tax Subsidy

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

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?

EL Residents Agree on Need for New School Buildings, Disagree on Configuration

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

All speakers at Monday's Board of Education Bond Proposal Public Hearing agreed on the need for new elementary buildings, but questions remain about numbers, locations and the Bond Committee's methodology.

Resident Fires Gun to Stop Armed Intruders

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

A resident in the Timberlake Apartments complex stopped a group of three armed intruders at about 3 a.m. today by firing a gun.

Your ELi: What We Lose if We Lose ELi

Friday, December 2, 2016

We've had to say goodbye to long-time reporters like Peyton Lombardo while we work towards making ELi financially sustainable. It's necessary, but that doesn't make it easy.

ELHS Girls’ Basketball Team Hopes Youth Can Energize a Successful Season

Friday, December 2, 2016

Tonight is the first game for the ELHS varsity girls' basketball team, and Coach Rob Smith is hoping his young team can make another run at the state tournament.

Park District Plans Morph, Move Forward

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Want to see the latest plans for the blighted area downtown, and to learn where the project stands?

Visible Support for ELi Is Growing!

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Words of support and financial commitments have been flowing in since we alerted readers to our "sustainability or bust" decision. But we have a way to go!