All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre presents The Addams Family School Edition
All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre will be bringing “The Addams Family” school edition musical to the Hannah Community Center, starting Friday, Feb. 2.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Grove Street Housing Proposal Back in Front of Council
Council held a public hearing on a rezoning request from Hagan Realty.
ELPD Cracks “Grandparents Scam”
The victim of the scheme received a call from an individual posing as her distressed 16-year-old granddaughter.
Graffiti at MAC May Have Referenced UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Spurs Enhanced Security
Meridian Township police are investigating the graffiti.
Interim Police Chief Chad Pride Steps Down, Jen Brown Fills Role
New ELPD Interim Chief Jen Brown has served as a deputy chief for the department since December 2023.
ELPS Mental Health Coordinator Presents to School Board
In-school therapy for students and training for teachers are among the strategies ELPS is using to help students overcome mental health challenges.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pride at 70
This story explores the lives of Charlie Richardson and John Weslowski, a married East Lansing couple who have lived through the evolution of gay rights and pride.
East Lansing Settles to Spend Nearly $8 Million Reimbursing BWL Customers
The settlement is over a “disguised tax” the city issued by having BWL install a franchise fee in electric bills. Money collected through the fee was then rerouted to the city.
AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Local Nonprofits, Health Department, MSU
“We’re gonna see hundreds of thousands of hours that are being lost from the most vulnerable communities around the country,” one local nonprofit leader told ELi.
29th Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Bring Energy, Music, Dancing to East Lansing this Weekend
The festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, with a kickoff fundraiser Thursday evening.
Gallery: View the Scenes from East Lansing’s Pride Festival this Weekend
View Photojournalist Brian Wells’ photos from East Lansing’s Pride celebration, held Saturday, June 14.