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
School Board Candidates Give Their Policy Ideas
This is the final of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them
School Board Candidates Address School Safety
This is the second of three stories bringing the responses all six East Lansing Board of Education candidates gave to questions ELi asked them.
Know the Candidates: Julie Brixie and Josh Rockey Compete for 73rd District House Seat
Hear from candidates on why they feel they are best suited to represent Michigan’s 73rd District.
As Book Bans Increase Nationally, ELPL Celebrates Intellectual Freedom
ELPL’s Freedom to Read Week kicked off Sept. 22 with a performance of “Inherit the Wind” from the MSU Department of Theatre.
Housing Commission Takes First Look at Proposed New Housing, Rental Ordinances
The city hopes new proposed ordinance changes address resident concerns about its housing and rental regulations.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Again Clashes Over Loud Cars; Take Step Towards Green Code Audit
Council will revisit an ordinance that stops ELPD from conducting pretextual stops in most cases after Councilmember Erik Altmann suggested the “loud exhaust” provision be removed.
Council Isn’t Sold on Proposal to Create Social District Downtown
A social district would allow people to take drinks to concerts and other events in the Albert El Fresco area. But some council members have concerns about enforcing the rules.
East Lansing Gardening 101
Brent Crain, a horticultural educator with Michigan State University Extension who coordinates the master gardener program for six mid-Michigan counties, shared gardening tips with ELi.
Council Gives Planned Indian-Style Pizza Restaurant Approval to Serve Alcohol
Alcohol sales is a key part of the full service, sit down restaurant’s business plan. Approval from council paves the way for the restaurant to soon open.
ELi to Expand Reporting, Grow Staff After Receiving Large Grant
A grant from The Online Journalism Project will allow ELi to hire more reporters and expand our reach almost immediately.