Live News Updates for Oct. 2-8
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: 54B District Court closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Charter Review Committee Holds First Meeting
The committee started its year-long review of the city charter at a Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting.
Aging population Finds an Ally in East Lansing Prime Time Seniors LGBTQ+ Programming
The Prime Time Seniors Program is helping older members of the LGBTQ+ community face the unique challenges they face.
EL Hosting Events to Address Climate Change’s Impact on Older Residents
The series of events includes a talk with author Danielle Arigoni, followed by a community discussion and a community planning workshop.
City Officials Taking Feedback About Flooding at Aug. 15 Event
A June storm brought 3-4 inches of rain and a July storm brought upwards of 7 inches. Both storms brought widespread flooding in East Lansing.
It’s Election Day!
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for today’s primary election.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
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.