SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Kerry Ebersole Singh, Christopher Wardell and Erik Altmann Seek EL Council Seats
The deadline for filing for candidacy in the East Lansing City Council race passed today at 4 p.m. and it looks like there are either seven or eight candidates running for the three open seats on the November ballot. Interim City Clerk Marie Wicks told ELi at 4:54 p.m. today, “I can confirm that Mark…
MSUFCU Showcases ‘Strength in Roots’ During Grand Opening Celebration
Long-anticipated opening of the Abbot Road branch was celebrated during a July 21 event featuring music, local foods, and speakers from the credit union, university, city and more.
Council Settles on Interview Process for City Manager, Approves Ballot Initiative to Expand Council
Five candidates accepted and two alternates approved to take part in a full day and evening of interviews scheduled for Aug. 7.
Ask ELi: Parks, Recreation & Arts Director Explains Increases in Fees
Cathy DeShambo replied to questions about the recreation fee structures and provided a link to the department’s budget document.
Is an Ordinance Holding Back Sustainable Energy in EL?
A decision on University Lutheran’s request for a variance for the size of a solar array was tabled after questions arose about other approved projects.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Grove Street Rezoning Denied by City Council
The proposal was defeated 3-2. Hagan Reality owners are not sure what their next steps will be for the properties but vow not to give up.
Live News Updates for Sept. 18-24
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: The ELPD is partnering with the faith community for a coat drive.
Documentary Looks at Heroism of a US Muslim on 9/11
The film, which tells the story of Salman Hamdani, will be screened at the WKAR Studios on Thursday. Two of the documentary’s creators are East Lansing natives.
Live News Updates for Sept. 11-17
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: Spartan Appreciation Day at the ELFM is Sunday.
ELi Readers Show Strong Support for Investigative Journalism
The seed donor for ELi’s new Investigative News Fund has let us know we can release his name. The fund has reached almost $5,000 in two weeks.