Farewell from ELi Founder Alice Dreger
A long look back at ELi – and bright hopes for the future – from founder Alice Dreger.
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
ELPL Shares New Strategic Plan With Presentation, Q&A, Trivia, Giveaways, Cake
The strategic plan will provide guidance when ELPL makes decisions about its budget, programs and partnerships.
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.