🌱 Presidential Candidate Visits MSU + City Considers Parking Options

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Lansing-East Lansing Patch newsletter. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 47 Low: 33.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 51 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Lansing-East Lansing today:

1. Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson was invited by the Michigan State University (MSU) College Democrats to visit the MSU campus on Monday evening. The MSU College Democrats said in a statement regarding the invitation, "While we are not making an endorsement in this race, we believe that free speech and the freedom to share ideas is crucial to a healthy democracy. We want to invite debate and differing ideas to the table, and provide a space for voters to consider the vision and qualities they look for in leadership." (WILX)
2. Lansing officials are considering possible revisions to the city's free parking program, which was started by Mayor Andy Schor's administration last year in an effort to encourage people to visit downtown. The program ended last month, and officials estimate that the city lost around $150,000 in parking revenue over the 10-month course of the program. In order to determine what future downtown paid and free parking might have, the mayor has proposed a parking study, which would cost an estimated $75,000, as part of the upcoming fiscal year's budget. (WKAR)
3. The average gas gallon price fell 12.3 cents over the last week here in Lansing to a total of $3.63 per gallon. Compared to March, the price is 26 cents higher, but compared to this time last year, it's 22.2 cents lower. The average price was reached by GasBuddy by surveying 177 Lansing gas stations. (WILX)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, April 25

• Stump! Trivia At Ozone's Brewhouse (6:00 PM)
• Game Night East At The Junction (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, April 26

• Family Storytime (Ages Up To 6) At Foster Branch Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job or career change? Check out this roundup of open job positions in and around the Lansing-East Lansing area. (Lansing-East Lansing Patch)
• Join the Potter Park Zoo on Apr. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a celebration in honor of National Arbor Day! This year marks the 151st anniversary of this tree-loving holiday. (Potter Park Zoo via Facebook)
• There's a lot to look forward to this week at the East Lansing Public Library. Check out the activities planned for every day of the week at the link! (ELPL - East Lansing Public Library via Facebook)
• Do you dream of owning a home? Capital Area Housing Partnership offers monthly Home Buyer Education workshops, and the next session is Saturday, Jul. 9, at 9 a.m. (Lansing Housing Commission via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.