Unannounced Immigration Arrests Prompt Safety Questions
An East Lansing resident has advocated for the city to formalize a strategy to help local residents know an immigration raid is happening, and not criminal activity.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Makers: Do You Know the Mushroom Man?
Matt Stata has been cultivating mushrooms at his home for years.
Faith Over Fatigue: Muslim Students Embrace Ramadan Amid Busy Schedules
While balancing fasting, prayer and reflection with day-to-day responsibilities can be challenging, Muslim students who spoke with ELi said they find Ramadan rewarding.
Decades After Redlining, Wealth and Homeownership Gaps Persist Locally
The legacy of a 1930s housing program still shapes the Lansing area.
East Lansing Funds Emergency Housing While Leaders Promise to Explore Longterm Solutions
City Manager Robert Belleman will ask for an increase to his $20,000 discretionary fund, after spending much of the budget on emergency housing in hotel rooms.
City Panel Discusses Cuts, Fees and MSU Analysis Amid Financial Turbulence
A city committee tasked with analyzing East Lansing’s finances is two months into a review period that is expected to last at least six months.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Musicians Invited to Enter East Lansing’s First Songwriting Competition
The city hopes the competition produces a song that can be played at local events in the future.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: East Lansing’s perspective on Iran
The podcast can be listened to here or on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Council Roundup: City Approves Annual Deer Cull, Schedules Charter Amendment Votes, Funds Emergency Housing
Council voted to have six charter amendments recommended by a city committee be voted on in elections this year.
ELHS Theater Students Embrace Uniqueness in Upcoming ‘Mean Girls’ Musical
Performances will be held daily March 12-15.
Massive Apartment Proposal Faces Questions About Parking, Tax Incentives at City Council Meeting
Members of council expressed a willingness to develop over a surface parking lot downtown, but said an apartment proposal seems incomplete.