SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Reflects on Tenure
After 228 days on the job, Talifarro said he is glad to have had the opportunity to step into the crucial city role during a sometimes tumultuous time.
Proposed Trowbridge Road Revisions have Neighborhood Residents Concerned
MDOT’s road reconfiguration plans are meant to “improve safety,” but those who live in the neighborhoods worry they could make travel more dangerous.
City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote
The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.
People with Disabilities File Most Housing Discrimination Complaints in East Lansing, Analysis Shows
The required analysis, presented during the Oct. 10 discussion-only City Council meeting, reviewed demographics, affordability and housing complaints.
Where the Eight City Council Candidates Stand on Ballot Initiatives
Responses of “yes” or “no” to the ballot initiatives may give insight into candidates’ political views.
IN THE COMMUNITY
He Speaks for the Trees: Arborist Andy Gordon Joins City Staff
Andy Gordon will look to craft a healthier urban forest in the city.
Michigan Waterways Stewards: Meet the New Coalition Conserving Local Waters
Michigan Waterways Stewards are working with local businesses, organizations and volunteers to clean up the Red Cedar River and other Michigan bodies of water.
East Lansing Basketball Star Klarissa Bell is Happy to be Home
East Lansing and MSU star basketball player Klarissa Bell now teaches in the school district she grew up in.
Possible Folk Fest Revival Discussed by Arts Commission
A Folk Festival hasn’t been held in East Lansing since 2017. But action is being taken to explore bringing the event back, or something similar, in the future.
Library Board Talks Strategic Planning, School Partnerships
The meeting was the first since Kevin King took over as library director on March 4.













