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Council Members Skirmish Over Power to Set the Agenda

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Aaron Stephens is tired of being asked how Mark Meadows feels about an item Stephens wants put on a Council business agenda. As a result, Council may change its operating procedures tonight.

Running for City Council, John Revitte Hopes for More Community Involvement

Monday, September 16, 2019

Professor Emeritus John Revitte is one of six candidates seeking three open spots in the November election for East Lansing City Council. ELi’s Brad Minor sat down with Revitte for a recent interview.

Ask ELi: Why Are Delivery Trucks Blocking Grand River Avenue?

Monday, September 16, 2019

A frustrated motorist wonders why ELPD doesn’t do more to deter delivery drivers — and others — who block the westbound lanes of Grand River Avenue.

The Misleading East Lansing “News” Funded by Tax Dollars

Monday, September 16, 2019

It appears that the City of East Lansing is using tax dollars to produce “news” about the Center City deal that is just downright deceptive. ELi's Publisher brings you the facts.

Trojans Respond (In a Big Way), Defeat Grand Ledge 42-3 in Conference Opener

Saturday, September 14, 2019

East Lansing opened the conference portion of its schedule with a commanding win at Grand Ledge. ELi's Mark Meyer provides the details of the Trojan victory. (Go blue!)

Long-time Painter, Muralist and Writer Infuses Art With Community

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Meet Julian Van Dyke, the man behind the colorful city-themed mural in the Grove Street alley. ELi's Ann Kammerer brings us his story.

Fiddle Scouts Give Drummer Wannabes Chance to Strike Up the Band

Friday, September 13, 2019

Do you have a budding young musician in the family who'd like to make some music? ELi's Chris Wardell previews the Fiddle Scouts program at the MSU Community Music School.

Big Questions Surround Core Spaces’ Big New Hub Proposal

Friday, September 13, 2019

ELi's Alice Dreger brings you the latest on the proposal for two 14-story towers on Bogue Street, bookending the Farmhouse Fraternity. The developer's goal is to build housing for 1,773 more students.

Council Votes Not to Upzone Evergreen Properties; Reasons May Hint at Future Votes

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Ruth Beier thinks the DDA properties are the wrong place for a building as tall as those going up along Grand River Avenue. But Mark Meadows wants to hold back on the upzoning in order to use it as a negotiating point with other developers. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Trojan ‘Strangers’ in the White Stripes Mode of Making Music

Thursday, September 12, 2019

This week's downtown Summer Concert Series will showcase a high school band with a new release and a promising future. ELi's Sarah Spohn profiles Cross Eyed Strangers.

East Lansing Council Votes 3-2 to Criminalize LGBTQ Conversion Therapy, Which It Probably Can’t Do

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

All on Council stood behind the law's intention. But Ruth Beier called it "another ordinance we can't enforce," and worried it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawsuits. The City Attorney says we will find out if East Lansing lacks jurisdiction.