Election Day Spotlight Shines on Council—But Local Change Often Starts With East Lansing’s Volunteer Commissions
Several city commissions are looking for volunteers.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Advocates Say Increasing Shelter Space, Training Among Ways to Assist Local Homeless Community
When East Lansing considered a ban on public camping, it exposed a lack of resources for unhoused people locally.
East Lansing City Council Considering Earlier Meeting Times and Shortened Public Comment
A series of controversies have brought hours of public comment to City Council meetings during the last several months.
Interfaith Fundraiser Supports Lansing Area Refugees
The All Faith Alliance for Refugees will host a fundraiser Sunday, April 19, at Edgewood United Church of Christ, raising money for Catholic Charities of Ingham and Eaton Counties and its rental assistance program for Lansing-area refugees. The fundraiser aims to close the gap left by a 2025 freeze by the Trump administration in federal…
Michigan State University to Host a Symposium on African Imperialism on Saturday
Scholars, activists and community members will come together for a forum on imperialism in Africa at Michigan State University on Saturday, April 18. The MSU African Studies Center, with support from organizations including the Peace Organization Center in East Lansing, will host the event. “The goal is to help the public understand how imperialism, both…
East Lansing Police Responding to Stabbing Fatally Shoot Man
The stabbing victim is reportedly in critical condition.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing City Council Holding Surprise Meeting Thursday
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. and will include time for public comment.
Ride of Silence Honors Cyclists Injured and Killed on Lansing Roads at 19th Annual Memorial Ride
The group will ride from MSU’s campus to the Michigan State Capitol building starting at 6:30 p.m.
East Lansing City Manager Accused of Sexual Harassment
The accusation was made during public comment of Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Fire at Chandler Crossing Leaves Students Without Homes, Essential Items
The fire destroyed essential items like documents and medication.
EL Council Shortens Public Comment, Debuts Procedural Change that Adds Ambiguity to Start of Some Meetings
A procedural change moving closed sessions to the start of council meetings will leave residents not knowing when important proceedings will begin, including public comment.