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East Lansing Public Library Workers Reject Contract, Continue Call for Better Conditions

By Emily Joan Elliott | 60 mins ago

Employees in non-supervisory roles at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) rejected a contract offered by the City because it did not include stipulations that the workers are fighting for. What are the workers hoping to receive? What happens next?

East Lansing Insider: Alex Hosey Talks Civil Rights

ELi’s Managing Editor talks to Alex Hosey, a local civil rights activist and youth reporter for ELi. Hosey spoke about his decision to sit for the national anthem during a basketball game several years ago, his experience as a Black young man in East Lansing, and his future plans.

MSU to Require Covid-19 Vaccines for Students, Faculty, Staff

All students, staff, and faculty must be vaccinated against Covid-19 before the start of the fall semester – a move that has effects for not only MSU but also the wider East Lansing community.

City Council and ELPD Reticent on Newly Announced Prosecutorial Changes

Several Ingham County police chiefs objected to Ingham County Prosecutor Carol Siemon’s changes to traffic stop protocol. ELPD has not made clear how the changes will affect East Lansing.

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ELi’s Voter Guide to the 2021 East Lansing City Council Election

By Alice Dreger | July 29, 2021

Who is running? What will voters be asked to decide? Can you still put your name in the hat? Find out this and more in ELi’s voter guide to the 2021 East Lansing City Council race.

Special ELi Reporting

  • Debates Over Renaming Pinecrest and Covid Policies at School Board
    By Emily Joan Elliott | July 28, 2021
    General News

    The ELPS Board of Education held a public hearing about changing the name of Pinecrest Elementary to honor Dr. Robert L. Green, a local civil rights leader. Others called in to voice concerns over possible Covid-19 protocols. We bring you the meeting roundup.

  • Your ELi: The Country Mill Lawsuit
    By Emily Joan Elliott | July 27, 2021
    finance and taxes

    The lawsuit that Country Mill filed against the City of East Lansing for allegedly targeting the owner's religious beliefs is now being tried in federal court. We explain how we will be covering it and recap the story as it has evolved thus far.

  • Molly E. Hennessey Greenwalt Appointed by Whitmer to 54B District Court Bench
    By Emily Joan Elliott | July 23, 2021
    Government

    Hennessey Greenwalt, an East Lansing resident who serves as a commissioner with the Michigan Supreme Court, will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Andrea Larkin.

  • Local Association Invites Candidates to Host Events in Community
    By Amalia Medina | July 23, 2021
    Elections

    The Southeast Marble Community Association (SEMCA) is inviting registered City Council candidates to host “meet-and-greet” community events at Hidden River Park. Why is the group holding the events? What can attendees expect?

  • River Caddis Gets 180-Day Extension As DDA Meets Following Jim Croom’s Resignation
    By Andrew Graham | July 23, 2021
    DDA

    The DDA now has a new slate of officers: Chair Mike Krueger, Vice Chair Luke Hackney, and Treasurer Kristin Clark. Andrew Graham reports on that and more.

In the Community

  • Meet East Lansing City Council Candidate George Brookover
    By Jack Timothy Harrison | July 28, 2021
    Elections

    ELi is providing introductions to East Lansing City Council candidates. In the latest installment in our series, Jack Timothy Harrison provides a profile of George Brookover. Why is Brookover running?

  • “Thank You, Pandemic”?
    By Alice Dreger | July 27, 2021
    General News

    More places to relax outdoors, convenient pink parking spots, MSU disciplining problematic off-campus behavior, more people participating in government. Maybe the pandemic hasn't been all bad?

  • Flowers Brighten Up a Triangle
    By Alice Dreger | July 27, 2021
    Little Joys

    An ELi reader wrote in to say he finally figured out who was planting flowers at Lake Lansing Road and Towar Avenue, brightening the spot. We share his take in our "Little Local Joys" series.

  • Remembering a Year of East Lansing Athletics Unlike Any Other
    By Andrew Graham | July 26, 2021
    Highlight Right

    The Trojans faced a tumultuous year, marked by fits and starts due to the pandemic, but it was not without major successes. ELi's Andrew Graham takes a look back.

  • Help ELi Grow Our Sports Coverage of ELHS and Reach our $15,000 Goal!
    By Andrew Graham | July 26, 2021
    Highlight Right

    In one month, high school sports will be back, and ELi would like to increase the coverage that it provides. ELi'd Sports Editor Andrew Graham breaks it down.

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< August 2021 >
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
            1East Lansing Farmers' Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
2Library on the Go from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Patriarche Park Library on the Go from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Hidden River Park Transportation Commission at 6:00 pm
Court Room 2
3ArtPath 2021 all day
ArtPath opens on June 1 (goes from June 1 - August 31, 2021) with a selection of 20 works by Michigan artists! Located at various sites along Lansing's River Trail.
Lansing River Trail
4Human Rights Commission at 7:00 pm
Court Room 2 Play in the Park: Michigan Science Center at 7:00 pm
Play in the Park, an interactive children's entertainment series, has become a tradition in East Lansing. Children and their families can bring a picnic, blanket and/or lawn chair and enjoy family friendly entertainment in a beautiful park setting.
Patriarche Park
5Housing Commission at 6:30 pm
TBD
6 7East Lansing Art Festival from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Downtown East Lansing
8East Lansing Farmers' Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
East Lansing Art Festival from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Downtown East Lansing
9Library on the Go from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
White Park Library on the Go from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Abbot Road Park ELPS Board of Education at 7:00 pm
East Lansing High School
10ArtPath 2021 all day
ArtPath opens on June 1 (goes from June 1 - August 31, 2021) with a selection of 20 works by Michigan artists! Located at various sites along Lansing's River Trail.
Lansing River Trail City Council at 7:00 pm
Hannah Community Center
11Library on the Go from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Deerpath Apartments Planning Commission at 7:00 pm
Court Room 2 Family Concert with Rodney Page and Sons from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The "Page Men" recital features violinists Rodney Page, Jayden Page (Age 16), and Bryson Page. (Age 7) With music ranging from classical to light jazz, the performance will feature works from Vivaldi, Handel, Brahms, Bach, and many more. The recital will conclude with a selection featuring Rodney, Jayden, and Bryson. Don't miss this exciting evening of music on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 7:00 pm!
ELPL
12Coffee with the Chief from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Meet with ELPD Chief Johnson during his office hours with the community.
Foster Coffee Historic District Commission at 7:00 pm
Court Room 2 Moonlight Film Festival: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at 9:00 pm
You won't want to miss this popular outdoor film series, featuring movies shown on a big screen in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. The films are shown at 9:30 p.m. in July and 9 p.m. in August. Don't forget to bring a blanket/lawn chair. It's free!
Valley Court Park
13Summer Concert Series all day
Event is free and new musicians perform each Friday. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and grab a bite to eat in downtown East Lansing. Outdoor dining is available at several downtown restaurants located adjacent to the plaza. If it rains, the concert will be canceled.
Ann St. Plaza
14Storytime with Debbie Diesen from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Meet local author Debbie Diesen at a special storytime at Graduate East Lansing. Enjoy a reading of Catch a Kiss and take home a signed copy of the book! This is a donation-based event, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the East Lansing Public Library. This is a donation-based event, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the East Lansing Public Library.
Graduate East Lansing
15East Lansing Farmers' Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
16ELPS School Board Academic and Tech Committee at 2:00 pm
Commission on the Environment at 6:30 pm
Court Room 1
17ArtPath 2021 all day
ArtPath opens on June 1 (goes from June 1 - August 31, 2021) with a selection of 20 works by Michigan artists! Located at various sites along Lansing's River Trail.
Lansing River Trail Play in the Park: Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center at 7:00 pm
Play in the Park, an interactive children's entertainment series, has become a tradition in East Lansing. Children and their families can bring a picnic, blanket and/or lawn chair and enjoy family friendly entertainment in a beautiful park setting.
Patriarche Park
18ELPS School Board Policy Committee at 4:00 pm
Library Board of Trustees at 4:30 pm
TBD
19City Council at 7:00 pm
Hannah Community Center
20Summer Concert Series all day
Event is free and new musicians perform each Friday. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and grab a bite to eat in downtown East Lansing. Outdoor dining is available at several downtown restaurants located adjacent to the plaza. If it rains, the concert will be canceled.
Ann St. Plaza
21Jack Hamilton with special guest Josh White, Jr. from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an acoustic concert with Americana singer/songwriter Jack Hamilton. Folk and blues artist and longtime friend Josh White, Jr. will join Jack for a few songs.
ELPL
22East Lansing Farmers' Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
23Monday Movie Matinee from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Movies for an adult audience. Popcorn available while supplies last. 8/23 Emma
9/6 NO MOVIE-HOLIDAY
9/20 Promising Young Woman
10/4 Wonder Woman 1984
10/18 News of the World
11/1 Nomadland
11/15 Never Rarely Sometimes Always
11/29 Mulan
12/13 Bill and Ted Face the Music
12/27 NO MOVIE
All movies start at noon.
ELPL ELPS Board of Education at 7:00 pm
East Lansing High School
24ArtPath 2021 all day
ArtPath opens on June 1 (goes from June 1 - August 31, 2021) with a selection of 20 works by Michigan artists! Located at various sites along Lansing's River Trail.
Lansing River Trail
25Library on the Go from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Deerpath Apartments Planning Commission at 7:00 pm
Court Room 2 Moonlight Film Festival: Jurassic Park (1993) at 9:00 pm
You won't want to miss this popular outdoor film series, featuring movies shown on a big screen in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. The films are shown at 9:30 p.m. in July and 9 p.m. in August. Don't forget to bring a blanket/lawn chair. It's free!
Valley Court Park
26 27Summer Concert Series all day
Event is free and new musicians perform each Friday. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and grab a bite to eat in downtown East Lansing. Outdoor dining is available at several downtown restaurants located adjacent to the plaza. If it rains, the concert will be canceled.
Ann St. Plaza
28 29East Lansing Farmers' Market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
30 31ArtPath 2021 all day
ArtPath opens on June 1 (goes from June 1 - August 31, 2021) with a selection of 20 works by Michigan artists! Located at various sites along Lansing's River Trail.
Lansing River Trail
         
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