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Longtime area DJ John Robinson will be signing and selling copies of his second music trivia book this weekend at Groovy Donuts. ELi's Sarah Spohn reports.

Looking to support downtown businesses during construction, City Council has voted to expand the free and discounted parking voucher program. What else is being done? ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

Blue Owl Coffee owners have announced an East Lansing location on Ann Street Plaza, with an opening planned for December of 2018. ELi's Sarah Spohn has the scoop.

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?

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.

Two members of City Council have effectively decided not to allow the sale of medical marijuana in East Lansing. A local lawyer may try to enable voters to override that decision. ELi's Dan Totzkay reports.

Developer Paul Vlahakis, who wants to enter into a $100 million deal with the City, has provided ELi a statement responding to charges that his companies have a history of tax delinquencies and addressing his dismissed libel suit against the Lansing City Pulse.

Local developer Paul Vlahakis wants to build a major new redevelopment just west of Abbot Road, including a 12-screen movie theater, automated parking, and lots of apartments. And he wants to move fast. ELi's Chris Root reports.

The downturn in business caused by Center City District construction has cost local small downtown businesses millions of dollars and may yet cause the death of several, one local business owner told East Lansing’s City Council last night. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

East Lansing's Downtown Management Board invites you to sample goodies from local eateries, explore local businesses and enjoy live music this Friday night. ELi's Sarah Spohn has the details.

After reading ELi's report of a business struggling to relocate to East Lansing, Lansing leaders interested in economic development have hastened to help the business stay in that city. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

"Currying favor" among City Council Members by donating to the "Vote Yes" campaign? ELi's Andrew Graham looks into the issue.

It’s not always easy to find a place to do business in East Lansing. ELi's Jessy Gregg brings the story of two old friends looking to relocate their business here, in their own community.

East Lansing’s Director of Planning suggested at recent meetings that the City has effectively overbuilt parking ramps. What now? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

What had been sold as a way to bring diverse renters downtown is now being openly advertised as a "purpose-built student housing community" featuring "a ridiculous rooftop deck.” ELi's Alice Dreger and Andrew Graham report.