One Developer Off the Hook, Another Will Attempt Affordable Housing Downtown
East Lansing’s City Council has decided to relieve developer DRW Convexity of its responsibilities where downtown affordable housing is concerned and to give PK Companies a try instead. As part of their Park District project, Chicago-based developers DRW Convexity agreed to construct an affordable apartment building at a now-vacant lot known as “Parcel C” (333…
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Documentary Highlights East Lansing Music Camp ‘RicStar’
The camp, which welcomes people of all ages who have special needs, will be recognized in a documentary that is showing at the Capital City Film Festival.
ELIPOC Amendments Approved by Council
Though controversial, the amendments to the ordinance regulating the city’s police oversight commission are meant to provide clarity, and not change how the commission functions.
Union Deliberations, Bond Again Hot Topics at School Board Meeting
The East Lansing Board of Education again heard from the union the district’s administrative assistants are part of at its March 11 meeting.
ELHS Grad Recalls Ventures in Baseball and Music
Dale Corbin was a star pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team in the 1970s and later found success in music.
Spin Scooters Banished, Tree Maintenance Approved by City Council
City Council permanently revoked Spin scooter company’s license to operate in East Lansing at last night’s meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
City Council Gets a Progress Report on Priorities Set Last Year
The progress report was developed by city staff to give an update on where they believe the city stands in carrying out goals set by council last year.
Community Events, Resources Available on Anniversary of MSU Shooting
The two-year anniversary of the mass shooting on MSU’s campus is Thursday.
Adulting 101 Classes Provide Free Knowledge on Insurance, Budgeting, Traveling, Meal Planning, More
The most popular classes are geared towards finances, budgeting, credit, investing, and the psychology of spending and saving.
Library Roundup: What the ELPL Board has Been Discussing the Last Few Months
Reporter Ayah Imran brings a summary of what was discussed at library board meetings the last few months.
One North Kitchen & Bar Opens East Lansing Location
The recently opened restaurant hopes to not just be a sports bar with a kitchen, but to serve as a favorite location for foodies.