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The Wait Is Over: Construction Will Start on Vacant Corner

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Today marks a day some thought would never come. The redevelopment project for the vacant corner downtown has officially obtained all approvals. Construction will soon start. ELi's Dan Totzkay and Alice Dreger report.

ELi: What Makes Us Different, and What Makes Us Work

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Today is #GivingNewsDay, and we need you to help support ELi today. We have a new, nine-minute video to explain what makes us different, and what makes us work for this community. Watch it!

Young Artist Tapped for Valley Court Sculpture

Monday, November 26, 2018

The City of East Lansing has selected 22-year-old Dane Porter to create a sculpture to be installed in Valley Court Park. ELi's Amalia Medina spoke to Porter about how he became an artist, and what creating means to him.

Committee Proposes Historic District Boundary Changes

Monday, November 26, 2018

A public hearing this Wednesday will center on whether Oakwood Historic District should be changed. Which properties are involved, and what would the effect be? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

You Want to Know What's Coming?

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

We have news, so much news, and we don't want to wait until after Thanksgiving break to let you in on it.

Deputy Police Chief Speaks to Recent Shootings in East Lansing

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

With three recently reported gun-related incidents, plus one at Hiddentree that didn't make the news, some think violence is on the rise in East Lansing. ELi's Jessy Gregg talked to Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez to get some answers.

Ask ELi: Burcham Solar Park Finally Happening?

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Solar panels? A sculpture? A reader wrote to ask us about what's happening at the long-awaited Burcham solar park. We bring you a fresh photo and the story as reported by ELi's Paige Filice.

New Library Policies Target Disruptive Teen Conduct

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

East Lansing Middle and High School students have flocked to the East Lansing Public Library after school for decades. Recently, library staff has adopted new policies to deal with teen behavior. ELi's Noa Kuszai reports.

Altmann Pushes to Require EV Chargers in Private Parking Lots

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

A new ordinance could require installation of electric vehicle charging stations for all new East Lansing site plans with private parking lots for 50 cars or more. The cost would be incurred by private property owners. Eli's Dan Totzkay reports.

City of East Lansing Hides Public Lawsuit Information

Monday, November 19, 2018

The City of East Lansing won't release material that would show in what lawsuits it is engaged. An attorney for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press explains why East Lansing's taxpayers have a right to this information.

Form Based Code: Boon or Boondoggle for East Lansing?

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Would a new kind of zoning code under consideration – one that prescribes specific architectural requirements – be a boon or a boondoggle for our City? And which neighborhoods might be affected? ELi's Alice Dreger and Jessy Gregg bring you a special report.

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