Why Have ELi’s Expenses Gone Up “So Much”?
Get an inside look at ELi's expenses to see where donated dollars go and to understand why, this year, our Sustainability Campaign goal is higher than last....
A Lot of East Lansing City News You Might Want to Know
Quick hits on the various stories Alice Dreger has been keeping tabs on, from the Center City District bonds to a mysterious public hearing. Read on....
ELi’s 2021 Fundraising: Worrisome Status and Outlook
The thought of having our city, East Lansing, be in the dark or be misled when it comes to facts is just too awful a thought. But we are far short of our fundraising...
Who Really Benefited from the Center City Bonds’ Refinancing?
Spoiler alert: the developers benefited. And now, with yet another of the deal’s financial protections for the City seeming to fall away, former mayor Mark Meadows...
Elaine Natoli, “A Jewel” of East Lansing, Has Died at Age 72 of Cancer
Elaine will be remembered for her egoless kindness, her infectious laugh, her visible devotion to those she loved, her love of music, her great cooking, and her...
ELi Has No Office. So Why Did We Just Run an Emergency Drill?
We ran through how to deal with a mass shooting, a series of gas explosions, and a tornado. Our Executive Director and Publisher explains why....
Campbell’s Needs Us – and They Have Great Groceries AND Gifts
Free delivery on all local grocery orders makes Campbell's a great choice for staying safe and spending locally....
Spend Locally: Moosejaw
Gloves, hats, flannel shirts, long underwear, wool socks, backpacks, and way cool gear for social distancing . . . or camping. Find it all at Moosejaw in East Lansing....
MSU Will Require Sophomores to Live On-Campus Starting in 2022
The move, motivated by academic and financial concerns, is likely to have a major impact on the economy of East Lansing....
East Lansing BRA Advised to Refinance Bonds to Avoid “Considerable Headline and Reputational Risk”
Who is the investor for the refinancing bonds? Mark Bell's father. Again. And any chance of saving that $6 million in taxes appears to be evaporating....