Great Lakes Folk Festival comes to East Lansing

The festival included local and national artists specializing in a variety of genres — from jazz to zydeco, an up-tempo kind of music that blends rock-and-roll with blues.mkThe music was accompanied by dancing among audience members, and the 2,400-square-foot dance floor was rarely empty. Festival-goers were encouraged to participate in the waltz hour, zydeco or join instructors teaching various forms of swing dancing.

Students, residents welcome opening of Apple Store in Lansing

An Apple Store has finally come to the Lansing area. Shoppers lined up outside the entrance Saturday morning at Eastwood Towne Center, anxiously waiting for the store’s grand opening at 10 a.m. The first 1,000 customers were given a free T-shirt. The Apple Store offers free workshops to customers so they can learn how to get the best use out of their Apple product, and those who need repairs can bring their product to the store for technical support.

One of two Spartan Stadium bomb threat suspects will not be charged

Lansing resident Anthony Shearer will not be charged in connection with the Spartan Stadium bomb threat that occurred on July 2.Shearer appeared in 54B District Court today and Judge Andrea Larkin found there was no evidence suggesting Shearer knew his girlfriend, Cynthia Spade, was going to call in a bomb threat.

City Council puts Park District Project plans to resident vote

East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas BW said the property at Albert Avenue and Abbot Road will most likely be replaced with an office building, the area east of Valley Court Park will be replaced with a residential building and parking ramp and the location between Abbot Road and Evergreen Avenue will possibly be replaced by a residential building for senior citizens.

New Lululemon Athletica showroom brings yoga to growing community

The yoga-inspired, athletic apparel chain, Lululemon Athletica, opened a showroom in East Lansing over the weekend.The showroom will act as a smaller version of the regular store. Nina Gardner, the community relations representative for Lululemon Athletica and a MSU alumna, said the store will still sell everything it does in the regular stores but in a smaller amount because of limited space.

Proposal could set aside money for public art

A proposal is currently being considered by City Council, which would require one percent of the total cost of new developments in the area to be set aside for public art.The private sector component of the ordinance would require private developments costing $500,000 or more to pay an equivalent of one percent of the total cost of the development, which would be no more than $25,000.mr

Great Lakes Folk Festival to take place this weekend

The MSU Museum is bringing culture outdoors this weekend for the Great Lakes Folk Festival. Taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in downtown East Lansing, the event is produced by MSU Museum’s Michigan Traditional Arts Program.

November ballot candidates finalized

With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting in, the Republican and Democratic candidates on the East Lansing ballot for the upcoming November election have been finalized.

MSU Horticulture Gardens hosts art camp for kids

By Sierra Layslay@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnThe Michigan 4-H Children's Garden at MSU

Patriarche Park officially opens in East Lansing

Now that most of the renovation project is complete, Donovan said the East Lansing Rotary Club and the City of East Lansing are still reaching out to community members for donations so that their goal of $570,000 BW can be reached. Additional donations will go toward constructing a natural play area.

Lansing GardenHouse services community members with flowers, education

At the end of the workshop, each participant was able to take home the arrangement they made, including a vase provided by the GardenHouse. In the future, the GardenHouse will offer more gardening-centric classes, such as how to preserve excess fruits and vegetables.mrThe GardenHouse also offers service projects and youth programs for children living in the Lansing area.mr"The GardenHouse really is one of the most wonderful things in Lansing," Laxton said.

A quick guide to the 2014 primary election

Although East Lansing voters can decide on several proposals, the bulk of primary election voting is deciding which Republican or Democratic candidates are worthy of representing their respective parties in the November election.

Part of the process

Despite statistically low participation, some MSU students are on the front lines in the election season.

The cyclists raced for the Michigan State Criterium Championship, gathering hundreds of cyclists — from beginners to professionals — to compete for cash, coveted jerseys and medals in the early August heat. ap In a criterium race, cyclists compete in a circuit on a closed course. The course ran a total of just over one mile around the downtown Lansing area, skirting widely around the capitol building.apFrom 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., spectators and racers endured 12 individually categorized races.ap

Report calls for indoor tanning safety

In a report released Tuesday, Acting Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak called for Americans to reduce their exposure to ultraviolet rays, whether from the sun or tanning bed, to prevent increased chances of developing the most common cancer, skin cancer, which is largely preventable.mr

Summer Splash turnout decent despite weather worries

Wednesday's weather warmed up just in time for the

Cannabis legalization petition might spark up on ballot

Along with allowing the use, possession or transfer of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property for those age 21 or older, the East Lansing measure additionally allows for those age 21 or older to transport less than one ounce of marijuana.

Local apartments begin yearly clean-up for new residents

The stories Andrews is referring to are part of the Chandler Crossings move-in debacle of fall 2013 — the product of poor planning by past management team The Woodlark Companies, current Chandler Crossings managing agent Adam Martin said.

Ride-sharing app Uber comes to East Lansing

The company has made it possible for anyone to sign up to be a driver after passing a background check.

East Lansing city phone lines down

The City of East Lansing’s phone system is experiencing technical difficulties causing the phone lines to be down.