A Year in Review: What ELi Covered in 2023
With the year coming to an end, we look back at top stories and issues in the City of East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
EL Hosting Events to Address Climate Change’s Impact on Older Residents
The series of events includes a talk with author Danielle Arigoni, followed by a community discussion and a community planning workshop.
City Officials Taking Feedback About Flooding at Aug. 15 Event
A June storm brought 3-4 inches of rain and a July storm brought upwards of 7 inches. Both storms brought widespread flooding in East Lansing.
It’s Election Day!
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today’s primary election.
Council Approves Toned Down Caption to be Placed on Ballot with Charter Amendment
“The proposed charter amendment below was initiated by a citizen initiated petition and not the East Lansing City Council,” the revised caption reads.
Delivery Drivers and Downtown Parking Continue to be at Odds
The fast pace that delivery drivers move in and out of illegal parking locations makes it difficult for the city to enforce parking rules.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Technical Mishap Puts Scare Into Whitehills Elementary Staff, Prompts Fixes to ELPS Emergency Preparedness
The incident occurred during a professional development day, when students were not on site.
A Home for the Dicksons
David Dickson, Michigan State College’s first Black faculty member, resided in the city in a time marked by racist housing policies.
Doctor Raised in EL Travels to Gaza to Care for War Victims
Dr. Omar Malas traveled to aid Palestinians in Northern Gaza, an area hit hardest during the war between Israel and Hamas.
City Accepts Settlement in Lawsuit Stemming From Denied Insurance Claim
The city accepted a $185,000 settlement after initially seeking more than $825,000.
Gallery: Scenes From Campus on Two-Year Anniversary of MSU Shooting
Photojournalist Brian Wells captured scenes on campus on the two-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Michigan State University.