With Kids

Work to begin in spring includes three-quarter-mile extension of Northern Tier Trail bike path, and eradication of invasive species. ELi’s Chris Gray reports on this City Council environmental initiative.

ELi’s Sarah Spohn has the inside story on how Sarah Baughman — a former page at the East Lansing Public Library — accomplished her goal of becoming a published author.

The idea for a weekly group bike ride 10 years ago has blossomed into much more than a casual ride around town. ELi’s Ashleigh Weiszbrod delves into the evolution of the Lansing Bike Party and why it keeps attracting more members.

ELI reporter Sarah Spohn previews Global Festival at Michigan State University: a trip around the world under one roof.

The City of East Lansing’s annual Autumn Fest highlights the fall portion of the farmers market season. It happens this Sunday at Valley Court Park. ELi's Anaiis Rios-Kasoga brings the details.

Take some time this Sunday to travel around the universe with a show featuring live music and visuals at the Abrams Planetarium. ELi's Sarah Spohn tells you what to expect.

Do you have a budding young musician in the family who'd like to make some music? ELi's Chris Wardell previews the Fiddle Scouts program at the MSU Community Music School.

ELi’s Brad Minor reports on an annual meet-and-greet event that happens in an upbeat, low-stress environment full of big trucks. We also bring you photos from Raymond Holt.

Eastminster Child Care Center has now been serving the East Lansing community for 50 years. ELi's Mark Meyer spoke with staff and families about what makes the center special and why it continues to play an important role in their lives.

The weather forecast this weekend calls for plenty of sunshine and numerous options to explore the outdoors in and around East Lansing. ELi's Jonathan Townley pinpoints places and events to consider as you plan your activities.

Chris Wardell previews the annual summertime get-together at the Orchard Street Pump House that offers a cool respite, some good music and a little bit of clowning around.

For fifteen years, Natalie Hool and Jim Matthews have organized a local race to honor their late son Max, raising funds to help families with children facing serious medical problems. Now they're passing the torch. ELi's Andrew Graham explains why.

The next few evenings hold your chance to see our solar system's innermost planet just after sunset, near East Lansing’s west-northwestern horizon. ELi's Aron Sousa and Kepler Domurat-Sousa explain.

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre’s Summer Circle has delighted audiences for the past six decades. ELi reporter Jonathan Townley describes why this venue remains a special destination for performers and theatergoers alike.