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Zyara Grill on Grand River Avenue closes

Wendy Guzman

December 1, 2022

The restaurant appeared to be closed last month, with “Space available” leasing signs hung up outside the store.

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Michigan’s midterm results have been certified. What does that mean for election misinformation?

Lily Guiney

December 1, 2022

Michigan State University political science professor Marty Jordan said that this year’s certifications in Michigan and in other states with similar electoral outcomes could represent a turning point in the national dialogue about election integrity.

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East Lansing's guide to Black Friday

Anna Ryan

November 23, 2022

While Thanksgiving may be the primary focus for most East Lansing residents this week, Black Friday comes in a close second for many. If you plan to spend your holiday in the East Lansing area, here is a guide for your day of shopping.

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Quality Dairy closes Michigan Avenue store in East Lansing

Wendy Guzman

November 23, 2022

A Michigan State University-themed location on Grand River Avenue closed in June 2020 amid the pandemic and another on Trowbridge Road closed in 2016.

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Affordable artist housing project begins market survey for East Lansing campus

Wendy Guzman

November 21, 2022

Valley Court Park, Evergreen Properties, the Bailey Lot, City Hall, Hannah Community Center and the Division Street Garage have been tagged as possible locations for the project.

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Vehicle flips on Grand River Avenue, no injuries

Morgan Womack

November 19, 2022

East Lansing Police Department officer Jim Menser was on the scene, which took place in front of Pincanna and Conrad's Grill. He said one of the vehicles appeared to turn left in front of the other.

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54B District Court begins transition to e-filing documents

Wajeeha Kamal

November 17, 2022

Attorneys are now required to e-file and self-represented parties may participate in the e-filing program, but are not be required to do so.

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East Lansing-area Starbucks workers strike over stalled contract negotiations

Jaden Beard

November 17, 2022

The location on Stoddard was closed for the day, while the Lake Lansing location remained open, with the strikers urging customers not to go inside.

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After midterm results, Michigan Dems establish priorities while GOP deals with infighting

Lily Guiney

November 15, 2022

After last week’s midterm elections resulted in a historic victory for Michigan Democrats, both political parties are left with questions about what the next several years will look like.

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City of East Lansing, Greater Lansing Food Bank team up for holiday food drive

Maddie Dallas

November 14, 2022

To solicit donations, every person who donates will be entered into a raffle for a variety of prizes – such as pottery pieces made at Hannah Community Center.  The drive will accept donations until Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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Experts share advice for MSU, East Lansing community at start of flu season

Maggie George

November 11, 2022

After two winters of being protected from flu season by mask mandates and physical distancing, experts say this season might see more cases as our immune systems are reintroduced to the virus.

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Meet East Lansing’s four school board election winners

Lily Guiney

November 10, 2022

All four new board members are mothers of children who are or will be students at ELPS, and have been involved in public education in various ways over recent years.

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Construction begins on 2-story pizzeria in previous Collegeville Textbooks location

Wendy Guzman

November 10, 2022

Located at 321 E. Grand River Ave., Coratti’s Pizzeria Bar and Bocce will feature two stories of dining, a bar and two 60-feet bocce courts.

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Slotkin nods to MSU students, bipartisanship after congressional race victory

Miranda Dunlap

November 9, 2022

Rep. Elissa Slotkin gave a “special shout out” to students who waited in an hourslong line at Brody Hall to vote on Tuesday night. This turnout, she said, was the fruition of the same-day registration and voting measures that were on the ballot in 2018.