ELPL ‘Library of Things’ Has a Bit of Everything
Tools, light therapy, zoo passes and more are among the unconventional offerings that can be checked out at the library.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Youth Address Harm Caused by Discrimination, Wealth Gap in Scholarship-Winning Essays
Four recent high school graduates from East Lansing were among those selected.
It’s Not Just You, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse
A warmer, wetter climate has brought more mosquitoes.
DDA Recommends Point System to Encourage Green Building Practices, Affordable Housing
If the system is eventually approved by council, developers could spend points to bypass council approval that is usually needed for special use permits to add height to buildings or reduce the minimum lot size requirement.
Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
The committee started its year-long review of the city charter at a Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting.
Aging population Finds an Ally in East Lansing Prime Time Seniors LGBTQ+ Programming
The Prime Time Seniors Program is helping older members of the LGBTQ+ community face the unique challenges they face.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Albert El Fresco is Coming Back for Another Season; Proposed Pizza Shop has Hurdles to Approval
El Fresco will have the same layout as last year, which is smaller than prior years.
ELPD Searching for Perpetrator of Shooting at Gas Station Near Lake Lansing, Abbot Intersection
Anyone with information about the shooting should reach out to ELPD Detective Austin Nelson at anelson@cityofeastlansing.com.
School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum
The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job
Belleman’s scores showed no glaring holes in the city manager’s performance–though written comments showed some officials would like him to be more present in the community.
Planning Moves Forward for Possible 2025 Folk Festival
The Folk Festival Study Committee has provided an early glimpse at what a 2025 festival may look like.