Council Approves Evaluation Form In Preliminary Step To Assess the City Manager’s Job Performance
The evaluation is supposed to occur prior to May 31, 2022, according to the contract. Al Hargrave reports on the first steps in City Manager George Lahanas' coming...
Parks & Rec Advisory Commission Talks New Trails, More Food Trucks, and a Grant For Placemaking
As it was the first meeting of 2022 for the Commission, they elected a new chair and vice chair. Al Hargrave reports....
School Board Discusses Removing Masks, Standardized Testing
ELPS will continue to require masks through at least mid-April. The Board also discussed a new Black American history course, standardized testing, and more....
Andrew Wells, East Lansing High School Principal and Longtime Educator set to Retire After 33 Years
Wells started working in the district as a lunchroom monitor and paraprofessional, serving in a multitude of roles before eventually being named the principal at...
Local Girl Scouts at ELHS Working to Improve Community
Each troop has its own personality and interests, but all give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Al Hargrave reports....
Free Menstrual Products Coming to Public Restrooms? [UPDATED]
City Council passed an ordinance requiring City-owned restrooms provide free menstrual products....
Unions Renew Push For ARPA Hazard Pay To City Employees Who Risked Covid Exposure [UPDATED]
Despite City Council approving "retention bonuses" for employees, some unions are pushing for employees who endured more Covid risks to get bonuses for that work....
Albert El Fresco is Coming Back to Downtown East Lansing, Despite Brookover’s Concerns
The official dates for EL Fresco have not be set, but Council voted to approve the closure of two lanes on Albert Street from Apr. 27 to Sept. 11, despite Council...
Outdoor Facilities Upgrades Coming to ELPS in 2022
The athletic field and tennis courts at ELHS will undergo significant renovations this summer, and remaining bond money will be used to create outdoor learning spaces...
What Have East Lansing’s Hired Lobbyists Been Up To?
At Tuesday's Council meeting, a representative from McAlvey, Merchant & Associates updated Council on the firm's successes advocating on behalf of the City at the...