DDA Votes 9-2 to Demolish Publicly-Owned Buildings to Help MSUFCU Project
The debate was intense, with many questions raised. And after the vote, Paul Vlahakis showed up and threw doubt on whether this deal will really solve the issues....
Planning Commission Tackles Sorority Dumpster, Frat Conversion, Plasticware at The Graduate, and That Ugly Spot
Will that unsightly Consumers Energy project near Marble School stay that way? Will the Graduate Hotel rooftop bar use plastic cups? What about that sorority in...
You Are Invited to Public Discussion on Police Oversight in East Lansing
As the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission prepares to present its report and recommendations to the City Council this June, the group...
Today on East Lansing Insider: Kelli Ellsworth-Etchison
On today's podcast, Kelli shares her take on the work of the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission and also talks about her own experiences...
DDA May Demolish Publicly-Owned Buildings to Help MSUFCU Construct Offices
Why do City staff and the head of MSUFCU think this is a good plan? And what don't we know? ELi's Alice Dreger reports....
City Council Considers Feasibility Study of Affordable Housing for Artists
Should the East Lansing government spend $30,000 on a feasibility study for an affordable-housing project aimed at "creatives"? Some are enthused, others hesitant....
Why Is ELi Trying a Paper Edition?
News delivered on paper? How retro! Why would ELi consider such a move? Our founder/publisher explains....
Why Is the Planning Commission Debating the Regulation of Dinnerware? Meet East Lansing’s Special Use Permits.
Is this a case of overreach of East Lansing government into private business? Or is it a case of Planning Commission and City Council carrying out their fiduciary...
What’s Happening in East Lansing?
When are the City Council elections? What's with the Graduate Hotel pedestrian tunnel? Which vendors are coming to the market this Sunday? Answers to these questions...
Mopeds May Be Charged for Parking Downtown
The Parking Department is floating the idea of charging moped users to park downtown. What's behind the idea? Alice Dreger reports....
