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The crane is no longer moving at The Abbot. But there’s some good news from the project. ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

What will the Skymint operation on Coolidge Road be like, and what is more generally the status of retail marijuana sales in East Lansing? ELi’s Chris Gray reports.

A milk door in the Bailey neighborhood brings a resident joy — and now candles from Massage and Wellness, too!

People who owe the City of East Lansing an income tax return for 2019 now have until July 31 to file. But what’s the outlook for the City’s finances now?

In downtown East Lansing, Campbell’s Market Basket is keeping its shelves stocked with groceries. ELi’s Noa Kuszai files this report.

Greg Ballein, owner of East Lansing's Student Book Store (SBS), has closed the store for COVID-19. He tells Eli's Noa Kuszai why he thinks the City should be giving small businesses financial assistance.

Many businesses are offering by-appointment help but make sure to call ahead. There are college students willing to help, if you need it. ELi’s Alice Dreger helps by filing this rundown.

Even before Ingham County Health issued a new order, some East Lansing bars and restaurants were moving to help "flatten the curve." All face grave economic uncertainty.

East Lansing City leaders are working steadily to try to figure out a way to reduce or eliminate bar crowds in East Lansing to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

East Lansing's latest land sale question appears to have passed easily, as have the tax proposals on the ballots. ELi's Chris Gray reports.

A financial firm and barber school are moving in downtown, but will that redevelopment finally start paying real rent soon to the City of East Lansing? ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

Transformative treatments such as holistic healing, acupuncture and massage therapy continue to gain in popularity, acceptance from medical community. ELi's Sarah Spohn profiles this long-time East Lansing business.

The collection of roses was a sight to behold and her husband was carrying them. But East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster didn’t know the whole story behind the delivery. ELi’s Sarah Spohn shares this romantic tale.

East Lansing's Council has now approved a contract that Mayor Ruth Beier will sign if voters approve the downtown land sale to MSU Federal Credit Union on March 10.

Credit Union representatives shared some details of the proposed structure at last night’s City Council meeting. A site plan, however, won't come until after the vote. Chris Gray and Alice Dreger report for ELi.