Now that Lime scooters have dropped in East Lansing, the City is under increased pressure to figure out what (if anything) to do about regulating the riding and parking of electric scooters. Alice Dreger reports.
Want to get a jump on your holidy gift-buying while supporting local producers? You might just be surprised by all the non-perishable gift options featured now at the East Lansing Farmers Market.
“It’s been fun trying to explain to people what honey toast is,” Yuan said. “You can’t compare it to anything else we have here. It is funny sometimes because it’s hard to explain, but at the same time, after they’ve tried it, they love it.” ELi Summer Youth Journalism grad Amalia Medina has the scoop.
Longtime area DJ John Robinson will be signing and selling copies of his second music trivia book this weekend at Groovy Donuts. ELi's Sarah Spohn reports.
Looking to support downtown businesses during construction, City Council has voted to expand the free and discounted parking voucher program. What else is being done? ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.
Blue Owl Coffee owners have announced an East Lansing location on Ann Street Plaza, with an opening planned for December of 2018. ELi's Sarah Spohn has the scoop.
Amanda Harrell-Seyburn of east arbor architecture tells ELi, “The gallery is perfect for video installation and this collaboration fulfills a desire to bring installation art to the East Lansing community.” What's the film about, and when can you see it, free of charge?
The Mayor Pro Tem questions whether there's really been a downturn in business downtown during construction, while two other members of Council advocate for more free parking downtown to try to rescue struggling shops and restaurants. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.
Two members of City Council have effectively decided not to allow the sale of medical marijuana in East Lansing. A local lawyer may try to enable voters to override that decision. ELi's Dan Totzkay reports.
Developer Paul Vlahakis, who wants to enter into a $100 million deal with the City, has provided ELi a statement responding to charges that his companies have a history of tax delinquencies and addressing his dismissed libel suit against the Lansing City Pulse.
Local developer Paul Vlahakis wants to build a major new redevelopment just west of Abbot Road, including a 12-screen movie theater, automated parking, and lots of apartments. And he wants to move fast. ELi's Chris Root reports.
The downturn in business caused by Center City District construction has cost local small downtown businesses millions of dollars and may yet cause the death of several, one local business owner told East Lansing’s City Council last night. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.
East Lansing's Downtown Management Board invites you to sample goodies from local eateries, explore local businesses and enjoy live music this Friday night. ELi's Sarah Spohn has the details.
