Despite Claims of a Spike, Annual Crime Data Shows Steady Trend in East Lansing
A policing expert told ELi he doesn’t see concerning trends in data covering crime in East Lansing over the last three years.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Growing Old With Prime Time
The Prime Time Seniors program, which serves area residents 55 and older, will add to its already expansive programming in the fall.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Classes at MacDonald Proceed Despite Threat of Violence
MacDonald Middle School held classes Monday with an increased police presence on campus after a threat to “shoot up” the school was alleged to have been made over the weekend. The threat, reported to police Saturday, is believed to have been made by a student who attends a different school district but authorities are still…
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Ramadan in East Lansing
The episode is also available on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
FaceTime Threat to “Shoot Up” MacDonald Middle School Prompts Police Investigation
Authorities are working to confirm the identity of the person who made the threat.
East Lansing Charter Review Committee Members Urge Council to Advance Amendments
Members of a committee that recommended changes to the City Charter don’t believe votes on the 29 proposed amendments should be spaced out across several ballots, as is being discussed.