Live News Updates for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals” will be held next week.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
People with Disabilities File Most Housing Discrimination Complaints in East Lansing, Analysis Shows
The required analysis, presented during the Oct. 10 discussion-only City Council meeting, reviewed demographics, affordability and housing complaints.
Where the Eight City Council Candidates Stand on Ballot Initiatives
Responses of “yes” or “no” to the ballot initiatives may give insight into candidates’ political views.
City Council Candidates Explain their Visions for Development, Affordable Housing
This is the third short-answer question posed to the eight East Lansing Council candidates.
What are Council Candidates’ Plans to Help Retain City Staff?
ELi is providing a series of stories with candidate responses to questions generated by readers. This is the second of the series of four packages.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Women in the Arts Festival Returns for 38th Year
The festival at Edgewood United Church begins Friday evening and continues Saturday and features art work, foods, a movie showing and live music.
MSU’s Broad Celebrates Grand Opening of The CORE
The newly-renovated 4,500-square-foot space employs a modular design, allowing the art museum to rotate through a vast range of works from the Broad’s permanent collection.
Hometown Boy Returns as City Planner
New Principal Planner Landon Bartley is eager to get to work back in the community that shaped him.
Live News Updates for Nov. 6-12
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top stories: Local artist is opening an exhibit at People’s Church; Zoning Board of Appeals approves second solar array variance.
Aggravated Assault Alert Goes Out; No Injuries Reported
The incident occurred early Sunday morning during celebrations downtown, two days before Halloween. ELPD reminds community members to take safety precautions.