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What does a nine-year-old heading into the fifth grade at Marble have in common with the owner of a local yarn store? Both felt the need to do something to help refugee children separated from their parents. ELi's Ann Nichols has the story.

East Lansing-based Michigan Energy Options is celebrating 40 years of environmental leadership. ELi's Andrew Graham spoke with Maureen Hart and Ruelaine Stokes about the organization.

The Northern Tail Dog Park is re-opening on Friday, June 15 after a lengthy closure. ELi's Ann Nichols tells you what to expect.

1968 was a time of change and social unrest at the national level, from the Vietnam War to the Democratic Convention in Chicago. An event tonight will focus on what was happening here at home during that tumultuous year. Karessa Wheeler reports. 

This Saturday brings East Lansing's own little Woodstock to Bailey Park. ELi's Christopher Wardell has the details on this grassroots, volunteer-run day of music, food, kids' activities and community.

What did we get done in May, and what did it cost this community? ELi's Publisher Alice Dreger brings you our monthly transparency report . . . and lets you in on The Happiness Offensive.

Remember walking to school with your friends? This year ELPS, Safe Routes to School and parent volunteers have teamed up to update the tradition . ELi's Jessy Gregg reports on what's new, and what's just like you remember.

What do you do with a nest of baby bunnies under the playground slide, or ducklings hatching near a busy parking garage on the day of the Art Festival? Jessy Gregg has the story.

Recycle! East Lansing is this weekend. ELi's Andrew Graham reports on what you can and can’t bring, from styrofoam to refrigerators.

“There’s nothing quite as good as a warm piece of fried dough with sugar on it,” Gauthier said. “It’s one of those simple pleasures in life. It’s comforting. It’s delicious, it just makes you feel right at home.” ELi's Sarah Spohn gets the skinny on Groovy Donuts just in time for National Donut Day.

Cole Academy, EL's first charter school is readying for the 2018-2019 school year, and open for tours. ELi's Jessy Gregg talked to the school's superintendent, Brian Shaugnessy.

Who voted for and against restoring some funding from East Lansing to Haven House, the region's homeless shelter for families, and why? ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

The East Lansing Art Festival returns this weekend. ELi gives you a quick rundown of what you might want to know about this year’s festival, based on reader questions to ELi.

The Prime Time Seniors Program will be hosting its biennial rummage sale next week. Area residents can participate by donating and by purchasing items. ELi's Jessy Gregg has the details.

East Lansing's Peace Education Center is set to honor eight local high school students with the Peacemaker Award and to recognize David Wiley, a long-time peace activist, with the center's Lifetime Peacemaker Award. Tom Oswald brings us the story.