New Prime Time Seniors Director Alesha Williams: Supporting EL Seniors is “My Joy”
The new Prime Time Seniors director will look to expand activities offered by the program even further.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Public Schools Growing Future Teachers Through Exploring Education Program
East Lansing Public Schools has launched a program that it hopes will help address the teacher shortage, and increase diversity among educators.
61st Annual East Lansing Art Festival Returning Downtown
Crafters, photographers, sculptors and more will be displaying their work downtown for the East Lansing Art Festival this weekend.
Residents, Environmental Groups Concerned about Proposed BWL Plant
BWL claims it is working towards a cleaner portfolio for energy production. Environmentalists question why the company is proposing a fossil fuel-based facility.
Planning Commission Recommends Gas Station, Not B&B Rezoning
A plan to replace a gas station and convenience store on the corner of Abbot Road and Saginaw Street will go back to City Council with the Planning Commission’s approval.
Police, DPW and More Give Budget Presentations
City staff returned for the second straight week to present on budget requests, Tuesday, April 23.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Rare Sighting Draws Flock of East Lansing Birders
The sighting was called a “lifer” by one local birder.
ELPS, Schools Statewide Struggle to Build Diverse Teaching Staffs
ELPS is looking to increase the diversity of its staff, as just 12 of the district’s 300 teachers are Black.
New Emergency Alert System, Budget and Potential Charter Change Addressed at Council Meeting
The budget is finally set for fiscal year 2025.
Council Talks Budget, Establishes Charter Review Committee
There was a packed agenda for this week’s City Council meeting.
EL School Board Discusses Ceasefire Resolution
The East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education discussed the possibility of later passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel at its May board meeting.