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City Accepts Settlement in Lawsuit Stemming From Denied Insurance Claim

2 months ago | eastlansinginfo.news | Lucas Day

At the Tuesday, Feb. 18 City Council meeting, council voted to accept a settlement in a lawsuit that stems from a denied insurance claim. The settlement amount of $185,000 was announced after council returned from closed-session. The amount recouped is far less than the city sought. Documents obtained through the PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) system show that the city filed the lawsuit after it was denied an $825,000 insurance claim to pay out a lawsuit settlement in 2023.
Grove Street Housing Proposal Back in Front of Council

Jan 10, 2025 | eastlansinginfo.news | Lucas Day

A request from Hagan Realty to rezone three parcels on Grove Street to allow for the construction of a new housing project has made its way back to City Council after a similar request was rejected by the body in 2023. The Hagans’ have not produced a final site plan yet, as the current request is just for the properties to be rezoned and a site plan would still need to be approved for a project to come to fruition.
New Business ‘The Local Epicurean’ Brings Specialty Food Market, Italian Cooking Classes

Nov 26, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Sarah Spohn

There’s a notion about cooking being more about following your heart than a recipe. Michigan State University alum, East Lansing resident and local entrepreneur Gina Mudrey followed her heart and it led to opening up a new business with a specialty food market and kitchen for cooking classes. The brick-and-mortar shop is focused on connecting with people, creating meaningful hands-on experiences and sharing delicious food. The Local Epicurean, located at 2843 E.
New Nigerian Restaurant to Host African Farmers Market

Nov 22, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Sarah Spohn

Dining at new local restaurant Handie might be the first time many East Lansing residents and nearby neighbors have tried authentic Nigerian specialty food, but it’s not the first time Taiwo Adeleye has served the Lansing area tasty dishes. From 2021 until earlier this year, Adeleye owned and ran Tatse & Alobosa Bar in downtown Lansing. Now, he has relocated and rebranded to Handie, a fast-casual Nigerian restaurant located at 515 Grand River Ave. in East Lansing.
Local Organization Celebrates Raising $1 Million in Charitable Donations – East Lansing Info

Sep 13, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news

After starting with 41 members in 2010, Greater Lansing 100+ Women Who Care has grown to around 200 members strong.
Aging population Finds an Ally in East Lansing Prime Time Seniors LGBTQ+ Programming

Aug 21, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Sarah Spohn

Although attitudes are changing to be more open-minded and accepting of people’s sexual identities, that doesn’t mean coming out is easy – especially for older generations who the legacy of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people hangs heavy over. Despite progress, past and current discrimination against LGBTQ+ people continues to hurt many in the community who grew up in a time when coming out often meant exclusion, depression and danger.
Lake Michigan Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight

Feb 29, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Alex Maas

The Lake Michigan Film Festival will bring a variety of projects from independent and student filmmakers to the area from Thursday, Feb. 29 through Sunday, March 3. The festival focuses on films from across the states of Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. The opening film “That’s Funny” by Alex Grossman, will be shown Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Hannah Community Center, followed by nearly 40 other films throughout the remainder of the festival at Studio C theater in Okemos.
Glencairn Overlay, Mass Timber Discussed at Busy Planning Commission Meeting

Feb 6, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Alex Maas

The East Lansing Planning Commission discussed the proposed rental restriction overlay (RRO) district that would make up part of the Glencairn neighborhood and a single-story, multi-tenant retail building that developers are planning to build on Lake Lansing Road at its Jan. 24 meeting.
Restorative Justice Presentation Given to School Board, Essay Award Winners Recognized at Jan. 22 Meeting

Jan 31, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Alex Maas

A special presentation featuring MacDonald Middle School (MMS) administrators focusing on alternative solutions to disciplinary issues was the focal point of the Jan. 22 East Lansing Board of Education meeting. Additionally, students were honored for their success in a writing competition honoring and reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
Overlay Information Session Draws Big Crowd

Jan 23, 2024 | eastlansinginfo.news | Alex Maas

After the Jan. 10 Planning Commission meeting where over an hour was allotted to discussion of the proposed Glencairn neighborhood rental restriction overlay (RRO) district, a special meeting to address public confusions and concerns was held Wednesday (Jan.