The event was an expression of solidarity and hope in the wake of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The shop on M.A.C. Avenue has been in business since 1956 and continues to have loyal clientele from around the country and world.
New Principal Planner Landon Bartley is eager to get to work back in the community that shaped him.
Councilmember George Brookover expressed discomfort with the actions taken by the outgoing interim city manager. Randy Talifarro, the new city manager and finance director respond.
The Oct. 23 meeting included a presentation by the ELHS principal, adoption of 24 board policy revisions and approval of a bond proposal for security enhancements.
With migrating birds, squirrels fattening up for winter and diverse city parks, this is a good time of year to get outside.
The city’s new top administrator talks about his life, his priorities and gives his perspective on the end of his job in Saginaw.
After 228 days on the job, Talifarro said he is glad to have had the opportunity to step into the crucial city role during a sometimes tumultuous time.
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
Majority of the four-hour meeting was spent interviewing the six candidates for the trustee position vacated by Monica Fink.
The board is expected to also approve a separation agreement with suspended middle school physical education teacher, Dennis Petrowitz.
22 people spoke to Council about the affordable housing project during the Oct. 3 meeting, with majority speaking against the proposal. Council expects to make a decision at the Oct. 17 meeting.
Public comment is on the agenda for the 12:30 p.m. meeting. Comments about the suspension of the middle school teacher are anticipated.
The proposal was defeated 3-2. Hagan Reality owners are not sure what their next steps will be for the properties but vow not to give up.
Hagan Realty says the project will be good for the city, while residents of the 600 block of Grove Street continue to disagree.
ELi is providing introductions to the eight East Lansing City Council candidates. In the eighth installment in our series, Dustin DuFort Petty provides a profile of Joshua Ramirez-Roberts. Why is Ramirez-Roberts running?
ELi is providing introductions to the eight East Lansing City Council candidates. In the sixth installment in our series, Dustin DuFort Petty provides a profile of Kerry Ebersole Singh. Why is Ebersole Singh running?
ELi is providing introductions to the eight East Lansing City Council candidates. In the fifth in our series, Dustin DuFort Petty provides a profile of Dan Bollman. Why is Bollman running?
DPW interim director confirms city workers had responded to incidents associated with the digging in Glencairn
The loss of surface parking is the chief objection of critics. But the owners of the land say the lot is going to be redeveloped one way or another.
The variance was approved 4-3 after back and forth discussion at the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.
The botanical garden on the MSU campus is known as a place for research, education, tranquility and activities.
Only three candidates applied for the seat vacated by Amanda Cormier, and then one dropped out.
The meeting where Robert Belleman was fired from his job as Saginaw County’s controller included strong public statements for and against his termination, a recording obtained by ELi shows. Two commissioners who voted for termination spoke with ELi.
Two candidates say they would have voted for Tim Dempsey, one shows disbelief, others are pragmatic and two haven’t yet responded to ELi.
“She made our congregation seem whole. I know that sounds cheesy maybe, but it felt like a healing. She’s leaving the church stronger than it was,” said Edgewood United Church of Christ member Melissa Fore.
ELi has learned East Lansing Public Schools Board Trustee Amanda Cormier has tendered her resignation from the board. A special school board meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. today (Aug. 4) to develop a process for her replacement. Cormier won her seat in November 2022, along with Trustees Terah Chambers, Kath Edsall and Tali Faris-Hylen,…
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission continues to discuss the possibility of vending machines that dispense emergency contraceptives, although the path to making it happen remains murky.
Parents also gave a presentation on the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative during the fast-paced regular meeting.
A decision on University Lutheran’s request for a variance for the size of a solar array was tabled after questions arose about other approved projects.
The Congregation Shaarey Zedek community can’t help but feel fear and uncertainty as antisemitic sentiments increase nationwide.
The high school is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for all students.
The East Lansing City Council will look for an interim director for the East Lansing Public Library while library trustees will orchestrate a search for a full time candidate.
The resignations occur amid turmoil at the library and in the city’s workforce.
Eleven library staff members spoke about their jobs and responsibilities, stressing “libraries work because we do.” The union staff is currently in contract negotiations.
Six retiring educators and staff and the Michigan Lottery Educator of the Year recipient were all recognized during the June 12 meeting.
Ashley Schwarzbek takes the leadership reins at the high school after some challenging times during the school year.
Homeowners just to the south are objecting to the proposal, but the church to the north supports it.
The 2018 deal with DRW/Convexity and City Council is setting the stage for the current council to make a big decision.
ELPL Board of Trustees and Director Kristin Shelley have back-and-forth exchanges during two-hour meeting.
If City Council follows the committee’s recommendations, the pie will be split many ways between public services and infrastructure projects.
Board hears about the professional learning experiences teachers participated in during the school year.
Could Ingham County get an ID program similar to Washtenaw County’s? And what’s happening with those two civil rights complaints?
Recent tensions, anger are not seen at the April 24 meeting, as the school board recognizes theater students, talks Graduation Alliance program and much more.
Also on the full agenda was approval of board minutes, a new patron code of conduct and much more.
No Mow May, recycling, conversation starters and ways to take action are all part of the annual spring event.
Incident has led to a special investigation by the library board and complaint to the EL Human Rights Commission.
Residents have been granted one-year land leases as the developers, FP Investors, are seeking a final decision from Council for further development.
The city attorney said the investigation was stalled because he couldn’t reach a key person involved. ELi reached her by phone last night.
Despite efforts of an experienced facilitator, frustrations dominated the team-building session.
Reached for comment, Norm Shinkle, co-chair of the Ingham County Republican Party, told ELi what’s happening in Michigan is “unbelievable.”
March 15 meeting was less acrimonious than recent sessions with more time spent focusing on business as usual.
Superintendent Dori Leyko gave a detailed update on security measures that have been implemented in the district.
Talifarro will be available to all this Wednesday evening at a meet-and-greet being hosted by the library.
Public expresses mixed views about the road conversion, but transportation commission unanimously approved the project.
This week’s East Lansing Library Board of Trustees meeting was dominated by discussion of the Jan. 11 incident.
Plans for a LGBTQ+ event and coffee and conversations sessions also discussed.
Students, MSU librarian share their stories and their emotions with ELi.
Students and other members of the community gathered on Wednesday to mourn and to vow to take action.
The ever-growing group helps students build critical-thinking skills.
Some people remain very unhappy with the idea of paving over the center of the park for a pavilion, while others are excited by the designs. See the new renderings and find out what happened at the last Planning Commission meeting.
The ELPS district and ELEF devoted $35,000 for K5 classrooms to buy books this year.
Photos and videos of the individual have appeared across social media.
Oaths of office, election of officers, parents’ concerns about play spaces and fighting, and a hint of future district policies. ELi brings you the news.
The retiring school board president and vice president honored during Dec. 12 meeting.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek remains cautious during this time of increased hateful ideas.
OK2SAY, a state-wide reporting program, is one tool being used by the school district.
The Ingham County Bar Association honors Amy Iseler with its Liberty Bell Award for her work with the 54B drug court.
The center, affiliated with All Saints Episcopal Church, is a place for students to gather, de-stress and connect.
City Council may take up the issue at its Dec. 6 meeting after the resolution was unanimously approved by the Human Rights Commission.
As this election cycle draws to a close, ELi answers a reader’s question about political signs.
The city’s mayor is optimistic as he continues to prioritize supporting small business, fair budgeting and regional partnerships.
Board Vice President Chris Martin says the board does not yet have enough information to approve the project.
ELPS Board of Education has followed through on its promise to reopen the elementary school in the Red Cedar Neighborhood.
The East Lansing native emphasizes downtown development oversight and building a healthy relationship with Michigan State University.
Attendance at the Salaam Peace festival at the East Lansing Islamic Center exceeded organizers’ expectation.
Affordable and inclusive housing, and police reform remain at the top of Watson’s hopes for the city.
ELPS is looking to end the contract with Jani-King and to take a different approach.