Despite Claims of a Spike, Annual Crime Data Shows Steady Trend in East Lansing
A policing expert told ELi he doesn’t see concerning trends in data covering crime in East Lansing over the last three years.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
East Lansing Funds Emergency Housing While Leaders Promise to Explore Longterm Solutions
City Manager Robert Belleman will ask for an increase to his $20,000 discretionary fund, after spending much of the budget on emergency housing in hotel rooms.
City Panel Discusses Cuts, Fees and MSU Analysis Amid Financial Turbulence
A city committee tasked with analyzing East Lansing’s finances is two months into a review period that is expected to last at least six months.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider: Housing and Development in East Lansing
ELi editors talk about recent housing proposals on this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast.
City Crews Brace for Spring Storms as East Lansing Develops Flood Resiliency Plan
East Lansing is taking feedback from residents for a wet weather resiliency plan that will likely be presented to the community later this spring.
School Board Roundup: Central Admin Building Debuts, Student Athletes Honored
This was the first school board meeting in the district’s new central administration building.
Musicians Invited to Enter East Lansing’s First Songwriting Competition
The city hopes the competition produces a song that can be played at local events in the future.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: East Lansing’s perspective on Iran
The podcast can be listened to here or on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.