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“My Dreams Are Becoming Real” Showcases Refugee Student Art

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

From now through June 24, Tabooli Restaurant in East Lansing will display works of art created by refugee children and teens fostered through the Detroit-based Samaritas Program. ELi's Evan Dempsey reports on the show's opening night reception.

Facing Project Delays, Center City Contractor Will Use More Land

Monday, June 18, 2018

Christman Company, the lead contractor for the Center City District project, says there have been "some pretty significant delays." The company considers it a "huge win" to be able to rent public land across Abbot Road for $1,500 per month to relieve construction traffic congestion.

More Election Workers Needed in East Lansing

Thursday, June 14, 2018

East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is putting out the word that more election workers are needed for the August and November elections. These “election inspector” positions are short-term paying jobs and help enable the local voting process.

Conni Crittenden: A Life of Science, Kids and Teaching

Thursday, June 14, 2018

East Lansing resident Conni Crittenden just finished her 43rd year of teaching, and now she's getting ready to oversee another year of MSU Kids College. ELi's Ann Kammerer has the story of this dedicated educator (including why she chose green & white over maize & blue.)

Panelists to Discuss 1968 in East Lansing

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

1968 was a time of change and social unrest at the national level, from the Vietnam War to the Democratic Convention in Chicago. An event tonight will focus on what was happening here at home during that tumultuous year. Karessa Wheeler reports. 

Center City Construction Area May Get Bigger

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

The contractor for the large Center City District project downtown is now looking to expand the construction zone across Abbot Road. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

The Seven Words We Can’t Say on Facebook

Monday, June 11, 2018

"So, here are the seven words: vote, elect, ballot, propose, approve, decide, polls. Words with the same roots are also a problem: voter, election, proposal, decided." ELi's Publisher Alice Dreger explains why we can't say those words on Facebook, and what that means for our readers.

ELi on Earth: What do I do if I Find a Wild Baby Animal?

Friday, June 8, 2018

It's the time of year when animal babies are being born, and it's fairly common in East Lansing to find a nest in your eaves or see a raccoon family crossing the street at dusk. But what do you do when you find a nest or a baby that seems to be left behind? ELi's Paige Filice has the answers.

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