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A construction accident in downtown East Lansing has caused closure of roads in the area. ELi tells you what we know about the accident and the project.

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.

Mayor Pro Tem Erik Altmann and Mayor Mark Meadows have voted in favor of business plans and agreements that amount to at least $74 million in tax incentives for development over the last four years.

Ruth Beier thinks the DDA properties are the wrong place for a building as tall as those going up along Grand River Avenue. But Mark Meadows wants to hold back on the upzoning in order to use it as a negotiating point with other developers. ELi's Chris Root reports.

Right now and through the whole month of July, you can park for free for the first half-hour at gated garages and the Bailey lot in downtown East Lansing. ELi's Brad Minor explains the special program and brings feedback from downtown businesses and City leaders.

Why did a majority of East Lansing's Downtown Development Authority members vote to give Royal Vlahakis another extension? And why did Mayor Mark Meadows and Chair Peter Dewan vote in opposition? ELi's Alice Dreger brings you the latest from the ongoing drama.

ELi Publisher Alice Dreger explains not just the legal process but the basics of running for Council in East Lansing. Three four-year seats on Council will be on the November 5 ballot.

The Valley Court Community Center needs repairs but City Council has its eye on redeveloping the property, reports ELi's Dan Totzkay. 

The deer population, free parking downtown, senior housing, the Valley Court Community Center, that eBay land sale, an Income Tax Board of Review, a possible move by P.T. O’Malley’s, and more. It’s gonna be a busy week for East Lansing's government.

What might happen if "too many" rental apartments are built in and near East Lansing's downtown? And where are families supposed to rent? ELi's Noa Kuszai and Alice Dreger report on discussion from East Lansing's Planning Commission.

DRW Convexity says they absolutely plan to build the third building in their approved project, including 72 income-restricted apartments. What's the deal?

In a recent Council debate, Shanna Draheim challenged Erik Altmann's idea that taller buildings are the only way to achieve the goal of a more diverse downtown. ELi's Chris Root explains the debate as well as the decision processes.

Changes to site plans of both the Graduate Hotel and Center City. Talk of the demise of the Royal Vlahakis proposal. Questions dodged (again) about that million-dollar eBay land sale. ELi's Alice Dreger brings you news from Tuesday night's Council meeting.

Why are so many Planning Commissioners against an ordinance allowing 160-foot-tall buildings downtown, and why are a majority of Downtown Development Authority members for it? As Council Members prepare to decide, ELi's Chris Root explains.