Live News Updates for Oct. 2-8
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: 54B District Court closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Proposed Trowbridge Road Revisions have Neighborhood Residents Concerned
MDOT’s road reconfiguration plans are meant to “improve safety,” but those who live in the neighborhoods worry they could make travel more dangerous.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Brothers Bring Yemeni Coffee to East Lansing
“I’m an expert in medicine, but I’m very passionate about caffeine,” says Dr. Ahmed Sufyan, owner of Moka & Co.
Three to Be Interviewed for ELPL Director Position
The Library Board of Trustees will begin public interviews early this month.
Safe Routes to School Grant Proposal Impacts Parks
Parks & Rec Commission heard a report from SRTS, conclusions of a Farmers Market survey and bid farewell to Chuck Overbey.
EL Educational Foundation Awards $71,000 in Grants
Dec. 11 school board meeting also included reports from the superintendent and Glencairn Elementary staff.