SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
With Stressed Staff, Rising Costs and Unpopular Design, Council Walks Away from $1 Million Grant for Valley Court Park Pavilion
The 2-2 vote to not sign the MEDC agreement means the project as proposed will not move forward.
Valley Court Park Is Coming Before City Council Tuesday for Some Kind of Decision
ELi obtained the grant materials related to the proposed $2.5 million renovation and found some interesting claims made by East Lansing’s former director of planning.
Ask ELi: What Happened with Yesterday’s Three Emergency Alert Threads?
A single threat of violence led to the emergency closure of EL schools and locking of City Hall doors.
East Lansing’s City Manager Search Will Be Led by Michigan Municipal League
The search will be national and is expected to take at least four months.
More Details Released on Threat That Led to Closure of East Lansing Public Schools Today (Updated)
This article has been updated throughout the day.
IN THE COMMUNITY
An Update from ELi’s Publisher on Ongoing Operations
An inside look at what’s happening at ELi.
“Song of Welcome” Event to Feature Stories from Refugees
On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., residents are invited to hear and see firsthand accounts, poems, songs and artwork from refugees who now call the Greater Lansing-area home. The free program at Haslett Community Church is for all-ages and open to the public.
Homeowners Protest Cell Tower Construction at Their Homes But Are Told There May Be Little the City Can Do
East Lansing residents are adamant they deserve a voice in where cell towers are built.
Meet the ELi Gang at Fieldhouse, and Bid at Our Silent Auction!
We’d love to see you at our event on Wednesday, Jan. 25!
New Renderings for Valley Court Pavilion Project Released (Updated)
Revised plans will be made public for the first time; new plans include providing performance space.