Future of Free School Meals Uncertain for East Lansing Public Schools
A stalled state budget could take a free school meals program away from East Lansing students.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Jewish Center Vandalized after Bondi Massacre, Community Responds
ELPD is seeking assistance to find the person who spray painted Nazi symbols and threw rocks at a local Jewish center.
Homeless Encampment Crackdowns by Capital-Area Governments Raise Concerns From Helping Organizations
East Lansing may soon ban public camping and loitering in parking garages. Lansing is set to clear a large homeless encampment in the coming days.
East Lansing Planning Commission Unanimously Recommends Sheetz Approval
Sheetz representatives addressed concerns raised at an October meeting about stormwater and traffic before winning the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Stormwater Utility, Stricter Development Rules Floated to Address Flooding in East Lansing
Along with stormwater fixes, a city committee made recommendations to expand recycling services and regulate beekeeping in East Lansing.
Developer Pitching 13-Story Apartment Downtown Describes Proposal, Projects Optimism
A developer is optimistic about its plans to add an apartment complex at a downtown location where a previous apartment proposal was rejected.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Students Examine Real Cases Through True Crime Club
The club can be a productive outlet for students who want to pursue a career related to criminal justice or psychology.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: East Lansing, Michigan’s Last Sanctuary City
Jay Kaplan, staff attorney for the ACLU of Michigan, joins Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols on this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast.
Local Churches to Host Screening of “1946,” Film Examining Roots of Anti-LGBT Theology
Community members, regardless of religious background, are invited to the event.
East Lansing Makers: The Weavers Guild
The Greater Lansing Weavers Guild was created more than 70 years ago.
East Lansing to Offer $1,000 for a Song That Captures the City
Five to eight finalists in the songwriting contest will be invited to perform their songs live.