Rick Rapaport Helped Build Pride at MSU—Then AIDS Took His Life
Forty years after he became one of the area’s first AIDS deaths, Rick Rapaport’s impact on the community remains.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
The Parking Lot That Keeps Flooding
Cars were destroyed in The Quarters parking lot during a storm last weekend. It wasn’t the first time.
Evergreen Land Sale Falls Through
The sale of the DDA’s Evergreen Avenue properties that was announced in September 2025 has fallen through.
‘Slippery Slope’ or Needed Fix? East Lansing Will Consider Rental Overlay Changes
East Lansing’s rental restriction overlay districts isolate family neighborhoods from the commotion that often accompanies student rentals, but some homeowners feel their home’s inclusion does not make sense.
East Lansing Resuming Artspace Effort to Explore Affordable Housing for Artists
An Artspace development would provide housing for artists who make less than the median income.
MSU Plans to Expand Business Offerings on Campus. Will it Have an Impact on Downtown East Lansing?
While MSU scrapped major components of its initial Spartan Gateway project proposal, the university still plans to add retail businesses, restaurants and more to campus.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pumpstock Festival Fundraising for June 6 Concert
The festival, held in the Bailey Neighborhood, will largely feature American roots and folk music.
Voters to Decide on Ingham ISD Special Education Bond at May 5 Election
The nearly $100 million bond would pay for the Beekman Center to be demolished and rebuilt, and updates to the Heartwood School in Mason.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center
East Lansing Info Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols talks with Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Alex Brace about the work the center does.
Mental Health and Wellness Summit to Return to ELHS
The summit will feature presentations, wellness activities, therapy dogs, local resources and more.
East Lansing City Council Bumps Up Start Time of Meetings
Starting with the April 28 meeting, discussion-only meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and regular meetings will start at 6:30 p.m.