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Independent and Assisted Senior Living Complex Proposed for East Lansing’s North Side

Monday, December 16, 2019

If approved by Council, new senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care options would be located just north of Lake Lansing Road. ELi’s Chris Gray reports.

NewsMatch Bonus Available – But We Need You Now to Get ELi’s Ducks in a Row

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Why should you support ELi right now? Your generosity today can turn into major bonus support for us in 2020. ELi's Natalie Rose explains.

Twice as Nice: Trojan Hoop Teams Dust Off Waverly

Saturday, December 14, 2019

The East Lansing varsity basketball teams improved to a combined 5-0 after Friday’s sweep of Waverly at the ELHS gymnasium. Mark Meyer reports for ELi.

Few Days Remain to Recycle Unused Christmas Lights

Friday, December 13, 2019

City residents have until Wednesday, Dec. 18, to recycle their old or unused Christmas lights at either the Hannah Community Center or the Public Works recycling center. Chris Hosey reports for ELi.

Planning Commission Airs Opposition to More (Even Bigger) Hub Towers

Friday, December 13, 2019

East Lansing’s Planning Commission voted not to recommend a plan for more Hub towers on Bogue Street. What were named as concerns about and positives of the plan? ELi’s Chris Gray reports.

Thieves Target Honda CR-Vs in Overnight Theft of Catalytic Converters

Friday, December 13, 2019

ELPD says the one-night spike in stolen devices from the same make and model is highly unusual. ELi’s Mark Meyer reports.

School Board to Consider Door-to-Door Sales and Disciplinary Policies

Thursday, December 12, 2019

The issue of parents open-carrying weapons at off-site school events, however, will be tabled for now. ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

Public Works Director Recommends New $3.5M Sewer Now Instead of Waiting for Redevelopment

Thursday, December 12, 2019

After a decade of waiting to fix the Oakwood sewer problem in conjunction with expected redevelopment, the City’s Director of Public Works is recommending the $3.5M project happen now. ELi’s Chris Gray reports.

MSU Prof Looks to Engage Students, Community, on Development and Design

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

If you build it online, will they visit? ELi’s Chris Gray reports on a digital initiative to decipher TIFs, property rights and more.

Help ELi Squirrel Away Funds While We Have a New TRIPLE Match!

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Even if you've personally given all you can to ELi this year, you can help us accelerate our 2020 fundraising in the final push while we have a special tripling-match opportunity!

Fingers Pointed as Construction Still Incomplete at Donley and Glencairn

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Why is construction at the new Donley and Glencairn schools still not done, months after it was supposed to all be finished? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

East Lansing Sets Rules for Solar Panel Installation in Historic Districts

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

New regulations are aimed at encouraging applications to install solar panels in East Lansing’s historic districts, to advance the City’s Climate Sustainability Plan. ELi’s Chris Gray reports.

As Mayor, Beier Pivots from Meadows’ Style

Monday, December 9, 2019

Ruth Beier is signaling in word and deed that she intends to be a different kind of mayor than her predecessor, at least in certain respects. What have we seen changing in East Lansing under her leadership?

Zoning Board Denies Appeal from Marijuana Business Looking to Open on Grand River Ave.

Monday, December 9, 2019

“My clients didn’t need to open a crumby old beer store,” ABCD Properties' lawyer told the Zoning Board of Appeals. Chris Gray reports for ELi on what happened with the marijuana company’s request.

Jiquanda Johnson and Ann Nichols Appointed to East Lansing Info Board of Directors

Monday, December 9, 2019

Jiquanda Johnson and Ann Nichols have demonstrated long-term commitments to community journalism and understand ELi's public service mission. Mark Meyer reports on the latest additions to ELi's leadership team.