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Council Member Has Missed Half of 2019 Meetings

Friday, March 1, 2019

East Lansing City Council Member Ruth Beier has now missed half of all Council meetings in 2019. ELi's Dan Totzkay reports on what's happened and what Beier says to expect in the future.

Major Sewer Upgrade Means Loss of Trees, Gain of Capacity

Friday, March 1, 2019

The Chesterfield Hills and Brody neighborhoods are set to be affected by a major sewer upgrade on Michigan Avenue. ELi's Jessy Gregg talked to Public Works staff to find out what residents should expect along Michigan Avenue.

Decision on Historic District Pushed Off to April

Thursday, February 28, 2019

The Oakwood Historic District boundary will not change until at least April, as citizens, Council Members, and the State Historic Preservation Office have lots of questions about the process and the recommendations. ELi's Dan Totzkay reports.

Blue Owl Coffee Opens Downtown Friday

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Blue Owl Coffee plans to bring not just a coffee shop, but Hip Hop open mic nights featuring middle and high school students, readers' nights with Curious Book Shop, and collaborations with the Summer Solstice Jazz and Arts Festivals. Sarah Spohn reports for ELi.

Elderly Instruments and Ten Pound Fiddle Reunite This Friday

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Elderly Instruments and the Ten Pound Fiddle Concert Series get together this Friday for a night of roots, blues, and Americana music. ELi's Christopher Wardell tells you what makes this a blow-out night not to miss.

City’s Financial Forecast Contains Uncertainty and Some Good News

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

We don't yet know how much the City will net from the new income tax when matched with the property tax reduction. But the City's Finance Director calls the new financial forecast the "prettiest" she's seen. What's ahead? ELi's Chris Root reports.

What’s Up with East Lansing’s Big Construction Projects?

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Mayor Mark Meadows says the Royal Vlahakis project is "going real slow." What does the developer say, and what's up with the big projects already under construction in downtown East Lansing? We bring you updates on them all. 

Coleman Road Extension Could Relieve Eastwood Traffic Congestion

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

An extension of Coleman Road, which runs along East Lansing's north side, could help relieve traffic on Lake Lansing Road near Eastwood Towne Center. ELi's Brad Minor explains the project, tells you who is paying for it, and reviews what's left to be decided.

Quiet Water Symposium Returns to East Lansing

Monday, February 25, 2019

The 24th annual Quiet Water Symposium will be held on Saturday, March 2, at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Over 200 exhibitors, speakers, and hands-on demonstrations promoting non-motorized outdoor recreation and conservation will be at the event. ELi's Paige Filice reports.

Regulation of Scooters Coming

Monday, February 25, 2019

Here comes local regulation for electric rental scooters. What might that involve in terms of where scooters are ridden and parked, how much companies pay the City of East Lansing, and what ridership data of yours local government officials will be able to see? ELi's Jessy Gregg and Alice Dreger report.

Marble Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser set for February 28

Friday, February 22, 2019

Many things about the Marble Spaghetti Dinner have changed over the years, but it's still the "highlight of fourth grade" for many students, and a fundraiser for their annual year-end trip to Mackinac Island. ELi's Amalia Medina reports.

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