Live News Updates for Oct. 23-29
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 annual Great Pumpkin Walk is Sunday in downtown East Lansing.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Talks Flooding, Gets Update on Wet Weather Resiliency Plan
The city is searching for solutions after it was hit by two “historic” storms over the summer.
East Lansing Youth Address Harm Caused by Discrimination, Wealth Gap in Scholarship-Winning Essays
Four recent high school graduates from East Lansing were among those selected.
It’s Not Just You, Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse
A warmer, wetter climate has brought more mosquitoes.
DDA Recommends Point System to Encourage Green Building Practices, Affordable Housing
If the system is eventually approved by council, developers could spend points to bypass council approval that is usually needed for special use permits to add height to buildings or reduce the minimum lot size requirement.
Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
The committee started its year-long review of the city charter at a Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Local Nonprofits, Health Department, MSU
“We’re gonna see hundreds of thousands of hours that are being lost from the most vulnerable communities around the country,” one local nonprofit leader told ELi.
29th Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Bring Energy, Music, Dancing to East Lansing this Weekend
The festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, with a kickoff fundraiser Thursday evening.
Gallery: View the Scenes from East Lansing’s Pride Festival this Weekend
View Photojournalist Brian Wells’ photos from East Lansing’s Pride celebration, held Saturday, June 14.
Meet the Headline Performers of East Lansing’s Pride Celebration
This year’s Pride Celebration will feature a drag story hour at the East Lansing Public Library and drag performances downtown.
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.