City Officials Dive into Budget at Town Hall
With the city slated to operate under a $3.1 million deficit next year, city leaders are looking for ways to cut spending or raise revenue.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
East Lansing City Council Candidates Give One Last Pitch to Voters at ASMSU Forum
Following the forum, ELi asked candidates if they’d support calls from city commissions that ask ELPD Chief Jen Brown be removed from her position.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Submit Nominations for ELi’s Second Annual Holiday Lights Contest!
Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With East Lansing’s New Mayor, Erik Altmann
East Lansing’s new mayor speaks with ELi about development, the city budget and much more.
Hazardous Snowy and Windy Weather Expected to Delay Thanksgiving Travel
While East Lansing isn’t expected to see heavy snowfall today and tomorrow, like many other parts of the state, it will see high winds.
Restaurant Roundup: Dairy Queen, Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy’s Pizza Expand East Lansing’s Food Scene
Learn about the newest places to get a bite in East Lansing!
East Lansing Public Library Moving Forward in Search for New Director
The search is expected to take 17 weeks.