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House to vote on Pell Grant funding increase
Students might receive more federal loan money if a resolution is passed by the U.S House of Representatives today.
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Despite claims, recession still can be seen in Mich.
The national recession might have ended, according to an announcement Tuesday from Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman.
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Hopeful future for housing development
A housing development in East Lansing might see an increase in buyers after a sluggish summer, city officials said. The Avondale Square project, located on the 600 block of Virginia Avenue and aimed at permanent residents, is expected to have more buyers in the coming months, said Lori Mullins, East Lansing Community and Economic Development administrator.
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Dept. of Energy funds Mich. jobs
The U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE, announced Monday that Michigan will receive $19,599,600 in stimulus funds to support energy efficiency and conservation projects.
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LCC to host tech center preview
Lansing Community College will preview its interactive 3-D programming at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 on LCC’s campus.
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E.L. City Council to discuss Amtrak
A new Amtrak station could be in the works after the 7:30 p.m. East Lansing City Council meeting at the Union.
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Local church hosts lecture series discussing end of world
Those waiting for the end of the world might not be waiting much longer, according to Steve Vail, a trained speaker who has lectured on topics in the Bible for 27 years.
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Web exclusive: Local coalition brings together students, community to clean up city
In the morning hours after an action-packed Saturday, some students crawled out of their beds to help clean up the community.
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Web exclusive: MSU Community Music School hosts instrument petting zoo
The MSU Community Music School showcased the importance of music in the community and in education Sunday during its public open house. The event, held from 3-5 p.m. at the school, 841-B Timberlane St., had a variety of activities offered to all age groups, including performances by children’s choirs and the New Horizons Band, as well as an instrument petting zoo.
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E.L. National Coney opens
For advertising junior Eric Dornbrook, Thursday’s grand opening of the National Coney Station, 565 E. Grand River Ave., would be the beginning of a love–hate relationship, he said.
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Lansing's Project Homeless Connect reaches out to those in need
The opportunity to spend an afternoon pampering himself is a luxury Edward Schippers can’t afford very often. But Thursday afternoon, he received a massage along with guidance on how to find housing and employment, two things he struggles with daily.
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City employees take furlough days to help prevent job cuts
East Lansing employees are volunteering to take a few days without pay to save the city money and avoid potential job cuts. “We wanted to do something that was symbolic, but more than symbolic,” East Lansing Deputy City Manager George Lahanas said. “Taking personal days to cut costs — if five people do it, we’d save a couple thousand dollars, but if a lot of people do it, it can be a lot of money.”
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Free gift cards to be offered to MSU students at Farmer's Market
The first 75 students to show their college ID at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market on Sunday will get a $2 gift certificate to shop at the market.
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Lansing job expo set for Sept. 17
Students and area job hunters will be able to interview with more than 45 employers at the Capital Area Michigan Works! Fall Job Expo 2009.
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New store brings sweet combination to E.L.
When religious studies junior Sara Lone returned to MSU this fall, she returned as both a student and as the manager of a store she helped bring to downtown East Lansing.
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Students have place to go with business ideas
MSU students will have an opportunity at working to turn their business ideas into reality this semester.
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Lansing celebrates work force
Lansing area residents celebrated those who work for the city as part of its Sesquicentennial Celebration in Adado Riverfront Park this Saturday.
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E.L. City Council to decide on health care reform resolution
The issue of national health care reform will be hitting closer to home at 7 p.m. during the East Lansing City Council’s work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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Old Town embraces organic cornerstone
Before Lansing resident Fran Russell would be allowed into a party, people would ask if she brought her nuts.
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New MSU apparel store to offer vintage look to athletic clothing
Green polos and white hoodies are abundant in East Lansing, but a new store on Grand River Avenue will attempt to combine Spartan spirit and fashion in a new way.