Local Business Owner Comes to Aid of East Lansing Family Hurt by Theft
When Minh Nguyen and Mina Pham discovered that their son’s wagon had been stolen from their East Lansing apartment, it meant more than the loss of a plaything. For the small family trying to make ends meet on Nguyen’s post-doctoral student salary from Michigan State University, it was a lifeline. “We don’t have a car…
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Sued for Police Brutality, Misleading Press Release
The City of East Lansing, ELPD Chief Jen Brown and an ELPD officer are all named in the lawsuits.
Farmers Markets Offer Relief With Federal Food Assistance in Limbo
While SNAP benefits remain in limbo, food assistance is available at local farmers markets.
ELPS Board Hears Presentation on Preliminary Audit
An audit showed ELPS improved its net financial position last fiscal year.
An East Lansing Resident’s Advocacy has Brought Greater Accessibility Awareness to Local Government
Alexander “Zander” Bowles is a regular at East Lansing City Council meetings and has given advice on how to make city facilities more accessible.
East Lansing Marine Veteran Builds Military Community Through Spartans Edge Barbershop
For Veterans Day, Spartans Edge Barbershop is offering free haircuts to military veterans.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Snow-Covered Sidewalks Can Leave East Lansing Residents With Disabilities Facing Barriers and Fines
With a snow storm last night large enough to cancel school for East Lansing Public School students, remember to shovel the sidewalks near your home.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With City Rescue Mission
City Mission Community Outreach Director Laura Grimwood speaks about the organizations shelter and food programs, and trends with the unhoused population.
East Lansing’s Winter Fest to Feature Winter Olympics Style Games, Crafts, Market, Ice Carvings and More
Winter Fest will take place on Saturday, and feature ice block carving, a winter farmers market and much more.
East Lansing to Get a Theme Song? Host a Puppet Parade? Arts Commission Floats Ideas to Spark Engagement.
Ordinance changes adopted by City Council earlier this year could bring more art-related events, workshops and performances to the city.
Submit Nominations for ELi’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest!
Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.