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Check out ELi photojournalist Raymond Holt's album of the dramatic space emerging at Barrio Tacos in East Lansing’s downtown.

East Lansing’s parking system is “barely making it” financially. So how can the City lower the perceived barriers to parking downtown? ELi’s Alice Dreger reports on the discussion this week at Council.

A ballot proposal on a deer cull; more free parking downtown; the City’s approach to plea bargains; redevelopment downtown: all this and more will be discussed by East Lansing’s City Council on Tuesday.

In downtown East Lansing today, you'll find lots of great gift options for friends, family, and coworkers! ELi brings you ideas.

Publisher's plea: Read my Top Ten reasons to join me in giving to ELi, and consider a financial gift so that I can resume reporting!

Rachel Curtis, Creature of One and James Gardin headline Saturday show that promises something for everyone in the audience. ELi’s Sarah Spohn tracks down this talented trio of artists.

When the work of our reporters gets ripped off, the local news economy is ultimately harmed. Our publisher Alice Dreger explains.

It’s official: East Lansing voters will be asked to decide on the March 10 ballot whether to authorize Council to sell downtown land to MSUFCU. Chris Gray reports for ELi.

Would the new MSUFCU building downtown add or reduce parking? Involve tax incentives? ELi asked MSUFCU President April Clobes and City Manager George Lahanas.

In a surprise move, East Lansing City Council will consider asking voters to sell a public piece of land to MSUFCU for a new office building downtown. ELi's Alice Dreger has the scoop, including the land's appraisal.

Chef Jose Romero says don't expect typical Mexican fare — it will be something ‘really unique.’ Brad Minor gets the inside scoop for ELi.

Megen and Brent Hurst, owners of Oh Mi Organics, will serve samples of their allergen-free chocolates Sunday at Foods for Living. ELi's Sarah Spohn tells you what to expect.

Variety of arts and crafts, as well as practical goods for the home and body, will be among the holiday sale items Friday and Saturday at Edgewood United Church. Tom Oswald brings the details for ELi's readers.

Pat Sievert gets laughs for a living, and ELi reporter Sarah Spohn has the inside track on his story. 

ELi’s Sarah Spohn catches up with ’80s cover band Triple Lindy, who recently played a sold-out show at The Fieldhouse in East Lansing.