Unannounced Immigration Arrests Prompt Safety Questions
An East Lansing resident has advocated for the city to formalize a strategy to help local residents know an immigration raid is happening, and not criminal activity.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing City Council Approves Usage of Automated Cameras to Boost Parking Enforcement
The SafetySticks will take photos of illegally parked vehicles for PACE officers to review.
City Council Approves Large Expansion to The Graduate’s Rooftop Bar
The maximum occupancy of the bar will increase from 96 to 199.
East Lansing City Council Approves One Downtown High-Rise, Denies Another
The council approved “The Howard” a 12-story apartment building.
Trust, Growth and Taxes: The Challenges Awaiting East Lansing’s Next City Manager
The next city manager will face many challenges as East Lansing’s top employee. Three hurdles stand out.
Camps Close, Patios Empty as Wildfire Smoke Engulfs East Lansing
The city reassigned some workers to indoor jobs and restaurants closed their patios, as health officials warn of consequences from poor air quality.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Video of ELPD Officer Striking Restrained Woman Sparks Outrage
ELi’s editors discuss the city and community’s response to a video circulating on social media.
Teacher Pay Keeps Many Educators Working Through the Summer
East Lansing teachers describe how salary schedules, inflation and stagnant pay make summer employment a necessity.
Century-Old Home of Longtime Public Servant Comes on Market
The house once belonged to East Lansing’s first city manager.
First-ever Red Cedar Roots Festival to Bring Same Culture, Energy as Great Lakes Folk Festival
The Great Lakes Folk Festival a staple annual event in East Lansing before it was canceled in 2018.
It’s Election Day!
Four county tax proposals, three city charter amendments and primary elections will be decided.