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Safety at issue in decision to curb the number of unleashed dogs in neighborhoods and parks, writes ELi’s Patty Bonito.

The MSU College of Music will offer two performances of "Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer, and Protest" on Sunday, Jan 19. ELi's Sarah Spohn previews the event.

Mayor Ruth Beier is looking to require physical leashes on dogs in public areas in the City of East Lansing. Patty Bonito reports for ELi.

ELi’s Sarah Spohn examines one of the local entries to the Lake Michigan Filmfest: “Ever After.” NOTE: Saturday's program has been postponed to Saturday, January 18, due to the weather.

In response to a reader's question, ELi’s Mark Meyer contacted East Lansing Police to find out how the department responds to calls involving people who may be homeless.

Are ELi donations tax deductible? How late can I give for this campaign? If you hit the $125,000 goal, does that mean that’s how much ELi will have in the bank? ELi Publisher Alice Dreger explains.

The future of the East Lansing festivals, downtown development, local effects of climate change, and whether the income tax pans out: just some of the stories the ELi team expects to cover in 2020.

We asked ELi reporters which assignments in 2019 turned out to be their favorites. Their answers tell you a lot about our community, and a lot about the people who work at ELi to bring you the news.

The pay scale for census workers has been raised and more help is needed to ensure East Lansing doesn’t lose federal and state funding because of an undercount. The financial stake for this city is high.

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

Ruth Beier wants to make a difference in people’s day-to-day lives; ELi’s Ann Kammerer describes the motivation churning inside to make it happen.

Tonight at East Lansing's Blue Owl Coffee, you'll have a chance to enjoy The Dangling Participles, the merry band of musicians who also happen to know a thing or two about language composition. ELi's Chris Wardell brings the story.

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!

ELi’s Chris Gray and Alice Dreger update what’s on the horizon for downtown development in the area of Valley Court Park.

Pat and Mary Barrett believed in green energy long before it became popular. ELi's Chris Gray shares their four-decade story of generation and conservation in Chesterfield Hills.