News in East Lansing

East Lansing Schools Rethink Sex Education With New Curriculum
The updated curriculum shifts focus toward reproductive health, identity, healthy relationships and consent.

Writer Hanif Abdurraqib to speak on basketball and the Midwest during East Lansing visit
The author of "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension," Hanif Abdurraqib will be speaking in East Lansing in late September as part of the One Grand Read initiative.

East Lansing Artists Featured in ArtPrize
Five East Lansing artists spoke with ELi about their pieces.

East Lansing Considers Upwards of $40 Million in Bond Payments For Infrastructure, Facility Upgrades
The East Lansing City Council is poised to begin a 45-day period in which residents could force a referendum on the city’s proposal to issue tens of millions of dollars in bonds for sewer infrastructure and improvements to city facilities. The city is considering borrowing nearly…

What to know Monday as MSU recovers from campus power outage
Power is back across most of Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus, but steam and hot water problems are still disrupting classes, work and some campus services Monday.

East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Food With The Local Epicurean
Mike Mudrey, co-owner of The Local Epicurean and For Crêpe Sake talks with Anna.

Power restored to much of MSU campus; classes move online through Monday
Power has been restored to much of Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus, but hot water remains out in most buildings as classes move online and most employees work remotely through Monday.

Statement from East Lansing Police Chief Brown Regarding the Incident Outside Harper’s on Aug. 2

City Invites Community to Wet Weather Resiliency Plan Open House
The City of East Lansing invites residents, business owners and community stakeholders to attend the Wet Weather Resiliency Plan Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3-7 p.m. in the lobby of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

Capital City River Run Half Marathon Course to Result in Lane Closures on Sunday, Sept. 20
The City of East Lansing would like to advise motorists of the 33rd annual Capital City River Run half marathon and 5K, which will take place Sunday, Sept. 20. A portion of the half marathon will run through East Lansing.

East Lansing Parks Department Posts Healthy Surplus, but Challenges Await
A large grant was a lifeline to the parks department during the last fiscal year, but a budget cut and lower program enrollment raises questions for the future.

Community Invited to Trowbridge Thrift and Thrive on Wednesday, Sept. 23
The businesses in the Trowbridge Plaza, at the corner of Trowbridge and Harrison roads, are welcoming the community to the first Thrift and Thrive event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.