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 Scales Back Proposed Camping Ban but Critics Say New Rule Could Still Target Unhoused Residents
City Council scaled back a camping ban to focus on people who block event spaces, but advocates say language still leaves room to target unhoused people.
Human Rights Commission May Be Blocked From Key Records in East Lansing Police Probe
The commission will likely need Mayor Erik Altmann to waive a nearly $900 fee to obtain records it says are vital to an investigation of alleged police brutality.
East Lansing Makers: Do You Know the Mushroom Man?
Matt Stata has been cultivating mushrooms at his home for years.
Faith Over Fatigue: Muslim Students Embrace Ramadan Amid Busy Schedules
While balancing fasting, prayer and reflection with day-to-day responsibilities can be challenging, Muslim students who spoke with ELi said they find Ramadan rewarding.
Decades After Redlining, Wealth and Homeownership Gaps Persist Locally
The legacy of a 1930s housing program still shapes the Lansing area.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett Chosen as East Lansing Public Library Director
Evaskis-Garrett has been serving as the library’s interim director since July.