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The new Hub proposal is big, and the context is really complicated. As the project comes to East Lansing City Council for a decision, ELi's Alice Dreger explains the scene.

ELi's Alice Dreger sums up what new renderings and the draft contract tell us about the possible deal to sell lot 4 for a new 8-story MSUFCU-owned office building downtown.

Networking event at Blue Owl is all about sharing ideas and building relationships. ELi’s Sarah Spohn shares the details.

Sarah Zarka of East Lansing's Wild Birds Unlimited is encouraging people to participate in a national citizen-science project this weekend. ELi's Emily Joan Elliott  spoke with her about the Great Backyard Bird Count.

If voters okay the land sale, MSUFCU is looking to build to the max height allowed, without tax incentives. But East Lansing’s Planning Director says there may yet be a TIF. ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

Check out ELi photojournalist Raymond Holt's album of the dramatic space emerging at Barrio Tacos in East Lansing’s downtown.

East Lansing’s parking system is “barely making it” financially. So how can the City lower the perceived barriers to parking downtown? ELi’s Alice Dreger reports on the discussion this week at Council.

A ballot proposal on a deer cull; more free parking downtown; the City’s approach to plea bargains; redevelopment downtown: all this and more will be discussed by East Lansing’s City Council on Tuesday.

In downtown East Lansing today, you'll find lots of great gift options for friends, family, and coworkers! ELi brings you ideas.

Publisher's plea: Read my Top Ten reasons to join me in giving to ELi, and consider a financial gift so that I can resume reporting!

Rachel Curtis, Creature of One and James Gardin headline Saturday show that promises something for everyone in the audience. ELi’s Sarah Spohn tracks down this talented trio of artists.

When the work of our reporters gets ripped off, the local news economy is ultimately harmed. Our publisher Alice Dreger explains.

It’s official: East Lansing voters will be asked to decide on the March 10 ballot whether to authorize Council to sell downtown land to MSUFCU. Chris Gray reports for ELi.

Would the new MSUFCU building downtown add or reduce parking? Involve tax incentives? ELi asked MSUFCU President April Clobes and City Manager George Lahanas.

In a surprise move, East Lansing City Council will consider asking voters to sell a public piece of land to MSUFCU for a new office building downtown. ELi's Alice Dreger has the scoop, including the land's appraisal.