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Beier Will Juggle Council Meetings and Class This Semester

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Council Member Ruth Beier expects to attend both City Council meetings and an MSU class on some Tuesday evenings this fall. The Mayor is absent through October 1. How will all this work? ELi's Chris Root has the details.

Fire Marshal Review Missing on Center City Project

Thursday, August 30, 2018

ELFD tells ELi there has been no Fire Marshal review of plans for the 12-story building now under construction on Grand River Avenue. It appears plans for the rest of the $132 million Center City District redevelopment project have also never undergone Fire Marshal review.

EL Board of Ed Approves Contract with Fiberlink

Thursday, August 30, 2018

The East Lansing Board of Education approved a one-year contract with FiberLink, Inc. for fiber infrastructure maintenance in an amount not to exceed $45,000, allowing ELPS to receive internet service through an ISD consortium. ELi's James Hosey, a recent graduate of our Summer Youth Journalism Program, reports.

Downtown Gallery Series Continues with First Video Installation

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Amanda Harrell-Seyburn of east arbor architecture tells ELi, “The gallery is perfect for video installation and this collaboration fulfills a desire to bring installation art to the East Lansing community.” What's the film about, and when can you see it, free of charge?

Council Looks to Shift HUD Funds from Nonprofits to Debt Payments

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

East Lansing's City Council is looking to stop using HUD Community Block Development Grant funds to support local social-service nonprofits, in favor of paying of East Lansing debt to HUD, and to streamline the public comment process. ELi's Casandra Eriksen reports.

What to Do for Struggling Businesses Downtown? Council Debates the Issue

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The Mayor Pro Tem questions whether there's really been a downturn in business downtown during construction, while two other members of Council advocate for more free parking downtown to try to rescue struggling shops and restaurants. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

Whitehills 5K Nets Over $4200 for School

Monday, August 27, 2018

This year's Whitehills Annual Fun Run was the biggest ever, and garnered thousands of dollars to fund fieldtrips, festivals, and other events for Whitehills Elementary. ELi's Charlie Meyers reports.

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