City officials still are putting the pieces together after a Wednesday morning fire at Phoenix cooperative house destroyed at least four rooms and temporarily displaced all of 29 its residents.
Law enforcement could be faced with restrictions when using license plate readers to store information on drivers including location data and photos.
Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is not returning, but a new restaurant offering 14 varieties of macaroni and cheese hopes to steal the hearts and stomachs of East Lansing residents in its stead. Taking the former home of Wanderer’s Teahouse at 547 E. Grand River Ave. is Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac N’ Cheez, which will offer soup, sandwiches and varieties of macaroni and cheese, as well as options to add your own toppings. The business plans to open its doors Dec. 1.
The East Lansing’s Farmer’s Market is set to undergo a major face-lift this year, thanks to an award through a state-funded grant program. The market, which marked its five-year anniversary this summer, recently obtained a $35,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, to improve what city officials call an already thriving attraction. Among other things, MEDC is known for the Pure Michigan campaign.
Just a few days before a fire ripped through Phoenix Cooperative and displaced its residents, Gov. Rick Snyder proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month to raise awareness of potential fire hazards at Michigan universities.
As concerns over the livability of a minimum wage income mount, a new Labor Day report from the Michigan League for Public Policy, or MLPP, showed that while wages have gone up for “higher earners,” the majority in the state earn less than they did 40 years ago as a result of inflation.
MSU students and experts continue to monitor unrest in Syria closely after House Speaker John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor agreed to back President Barack Obama to use force against the Syrian government on Tuesday.
One off-campus apartment proposal in downtown East Lansing was given the go-ahead by city officials Tuesday, while another, larger housing plan still awaits further discussion. Although some city officials questioned the suitability of apartment units containing five or more bedrooms in East Lansing, a proposal for a seven-bedroom apartment in the second floor of 547 E. Grand River Ave. was approved Tuesday evening by the East Lansing City Council.
Lansing residents will see a new ballot initiative to decriminalize recreational marijuana use in November, but it remains unclear whether visiting MSU students will be able to light up without fear.
East Lansing could have more student housing options in the near future if city officials approve two development proposals up for discussion Tuesday. The East Lansing City Council is planning to discuss whether to allow construction of a seven-bedroom apartment and a five-story mixed-use building at its Tuesday meeting.
A fiery, fresh sub shop with a mission to help local police and firefighters is rolling into East Lansing’s business landscape Friday. Jacksonville, Fla.-based Firehouse Subs is set to open a new location Friday at 245 Ann St. to welcome the new students. Franchised by brothers Steven and Anthony Karmo and cousin Marius Essak, the East Lansing Firehouse Subs will be the eleventh to open in Michigan.
Agriculture Hall was rededicated Thursday afternoon as the Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture in an event that brought together members of the MSU community and the Morrill family. In a ceremony complete with hors d’oeuvres, a harpist and a ribbon cutting, the hall was renamed following approval from the Board of Trustees in April.
As the 3 p.m. hour hit East Lansing on Wednesday, from the Beaumont Tower to Bailey Street Community Center, residents were greeted to the sound of bells ringing.
With the start of the fall, students are moving across East Lansing focused on attending classes, making new friends, and most importantly, finding their niche in Spartan society.
Marketing sophomore Matt Bontorin spent his summer working to buy a white 2011 Chevy Cruze. Just a week after he’d bought his new car, he received a rude awakening at 1 a.m. Wednesday.
To combat the all too common sight of weather-beaten, and rusty bikes on campus, the university is offering an alternative option to exposing bicycles to the elements. This year, MSU Bikes installed bicycle garages in parking Ramp 5, near Trowbridge Road, and Ramp 6, near Grand River Avenue. The garages offer improved bicycle racks, higher security and repair stands containing a host of tools for repairs on the fly.
With more than 20 years of patrolling East Lansing during Welcome Weekend under his belt, East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said there aren’t many more surprises left in store for him. What he does find surprising, however, is an overall decrease in the number of alcohol-related citations issued in East Lansing during the students’ first weekend back at school.
Police continue to investigate charges on 26-year-old Oswald Scott Wilder, who was arrested in relation to a string of sexual assaults in East Lansing early this summer.
The main office of The Village at Chandler Crossings is spotless. Polished hardwood floors reflect the summer sunlight flooding in from the large windows that line the walls, and light bounces up towards its high triangular ceilings.