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The size of the crop depends on the growing conditions the previous year, and also what happens when the tree flowered in the spring. Local forester Mike Vasievich provides some insight.

Why do bucks rub trees, and what’s the problem for suburban trees? We asked forestry expert and East Lansing resident Mike Vasievich to explain.

When an ELi reader inquired about “minimal markings for the lane reductions” on Grand River Avenue, public transportation officials responded — and took action.

Write-in candidates could still emerge in East Lansing’s City Council race. ELi’s Anaiis Rios-Kasoga spoke with City Clerk Jennifer Shuster to explain how this would work.

Even though East Lansing residents will be electing three candidates in the upcoming City Council election, you are not required to cast all three votes on a ballot. ELi's Alice Dreger explains the potential effect of splitting your vote.

Advocates for the East Lansing Public Library say a misrepresentation in Mark Meadows' campaign literature could be a big deal for that institution. So they contacted ELi.

We want to know what you think are the key issues for voters to consider this November in the East Lansing City Council election. Take our quick survey.

A frustrated motorist wonders why ELPD doesn’t do more to deter delivery drivers — and others — who block the westbound lanes of Grand River Avenue.

ELi’s reporters are always happy to sniff things out for readers, and today we got to take that literally.

An ELi reader asked "why a right-wing misogynist, homophobic church is meeting in a public school!" in East Lansing. ELi's Alice Dreger parses out the issues and context.

Think the City of East Lansing writes a lot of parking tickets? You'd be right. ELi brings you the revenue numbers and the perspective of one ticket recipient.

East Lansing Director of Public Works Scott House provides an update on the Coleman Road extension project, which is now expected to get underway in September. Contractor C&D Hughes brought in the low bid and has been awarded a $3.6 million contract.

The recent case of an ill raccoon in the Chesterfield Hills neighborhood brought a number of requests to ELi to find out who you call if faced with a sick or injured wild animal. ELi's Brad Minor reports on options.

ELPS Superintendent Dori Leyko says the new Donley and Glencairn Elementary Schools will "absolutely" be ready for the new school year's start. We bring you photos by Jim Pivarnik showing the progress.

Wondering what that big utility project is near MacDonald Middle School? So was one of our readers. We found out the answer.