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Community Members Invited to Celebrate Autumn Fest at East Lansing Farmers Market Oct. 15
Community members are invited to celebrate fall at the annual Autumn Fest during the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. Read on... -
54B District Court to be Closed Monday, Oct. 9 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Molly Hennessey Greenwalt has announced that the 54B District Court will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Read on... -
Community Invited to Meet New City Manager Robert Belleman on Thursday, Oct. 5 at ELPL
The City of East Lansing will host a meet and greet to introduce community members to its new City Manager, Robert Belleman, on Thursday, Oct. 5. The event will be held in the café of the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road. Read on... -
Absentee Ballots Now Available for City of East Lansing Voters Ahead of November Election
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 28, the East Lansing City Clerk’s office has absentee ballots available for the Nov. 7 election. Voters who had applied for an absentee ballot earlier this month will receive their ballot in the mail within a few days. Read on... -
Robert Belleman Begins Job as New East Lansing City Manager
On Monday, Sept. 25, Robert Belleman began his position as the City of East Lansing’s new City Manager. He takes over from Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro who has served in the role since February. Read on... -
ELPD Investigating Saturday Night Shooting Incident, Seeks Suspect
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is investigating a possible road rage incident from this past weekend in which one individual was shot. ELPD is seeking information from the community that may lead to the assailant. Read on... -
Downtown Rotating Art Display Features Images from MSU Broad Art Museum’s The CORE
Community members are invited to check out the latest rotating art display in downtown East Lansing, which features images from the Michigan State University (MSU) Broad Art Museum’s permanent collection. Read on... -
City Clerk to Host “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals" in October
The East Lansing City Clerk has planned an informational voter engagement event and the community is invited to attend. Read on... -
ELPD and Local Faith Leaders to Host Community Coat Drive During National Faith & Blue Weekend
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has partnered with local faith leaders to host a community coat drive for those in need during National Faith & Blue Weekend this year. Read on... -
City Seeks Teen Applicants to Serve on New Youth Commission
The East Lansing City Council recently passed Ordinance 1524 to create the Youth Commission, a governing body that will be made up of East Lansing teens who have an interest in shaping the future of the City. Read on... -
Downtown East Lansing Installs String Lights in 400 Block Alleyway
The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce a new lighting project that was recently installed in the 400 block alleyway of downtown East Lansing. Read on... -
City Clerk’s Office Provides Information to East Lansing Voters Ahead of November Election
The East Lansing City Clerk’s office has recently mailed applications for absentee ballots to East Lansing voters for the Nov. 7 election. Absentee ballots will be available beginning Sept. 28. Read on... -
Community Invited to Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Open House on Sept. 28
The City of East Lansing is currently in the process of updating its Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, and community members are invited to an open house to learn more about the project and submit feedback. Read on... -
Consumers Energy Construction Project Scheduled to Begin Sept. 5 in East Lansing
Community members are advised of a Consumers Energy construction project that will begin Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the City of East Lansing’s Bailey neighborhood and at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Hagadorn Road. Read on... -
ELMWSA Wins Best of Region in Water Taste-off Competition
The City of East Lansing congratulates the East Lansing Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) for winning the 2023 American Water Works Association Mount Pleasant Regional Water Taste-off Competition. Read on... -
Albert EL Fresco to Close for Season August 28, Street to Reopen to Traffic
Community members are advised that Albert EL Fresco will close for the season on Monday, Aug. 28 and the street will then reopen to traffic. Read on... -
ELPD Welcomes Students Back to Town, Offers Reminders About Important Ordinances, Personal Safety
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) wants to ensure that all community members, including new and returning students at Michigan State University (MSU) and visitors to campus, are aware of important public safety information this fall. Read on... -
City Announces Updates for Utility Improvements Construction Project in Bailey Neighborhood
The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that a portion of the Utility Improvements Construction Project has either been completed or is nearing completion. Read on... -
City of East Lansing Earns Top Award from Government Finance Officers Association
The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that its Finance Department has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Read on... -
East Lansing Public Library Welcomes Angelo Moreno as Interim Library Director
The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) welcomed Angelo Moreno to the position of interim director this week; his first day in the new role was Aug. 9. Read on... -
City of East Lansing Seeks RFQs for 2024 East Lansing Art Festival Poster Design
The City of East Lansing has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from graphic designers, artists and/or design firms interested in designing the poster and other deliverables for next year’s East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF). Read on... -
DPW Will Begin Going Door to Door to Conduct Water Service Pipe Material Surveys This Week
Staff from the City of East Lansing’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will be going door to door beginning the week of Aug. 7 to inspect water service pipes entering individual buildings and identify what materials make up those pipes. Read on... -
“What East Lansing Means to Me” Tile Art Mural Exhibit Goes Up in Downtown
A collaborative art project showing what the City means to its residents was installed this week in downtown East Lansing. Community members who share their favorite tiles from the mural on social media will be entered into a drawing for a prize! Read on... -
Community Members Invited to Share Photos of East Lansing for Contest
Community members are invited to share their favorite images of the City of East Lansing to win prizes in the 2023 Community Photo Contest. Read on... -
CDBG Construction Project Begins Monday, July 24, Includes Traffic Shifts
Community members are advised that the Community Development Block Grant construction project will begin on Monday, July 24. Read on... -
East Lansing Arts Commission Now Accepting Applications for FY24 Cultural Arts Grant Program
The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Cultural Arts Grant program. Read on... -
ELPD Announces New Online Form for Community Members to Report Minor Crimes
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is pleased to announce that community members now have an option for reporting minor crimes online. Read on... -
East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission to Present First Annual Report to City Council
The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission will present its first annual report to the East Lansing City Council at the City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 20. Council meets at 7 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center. Read on... -
P.E.A.C.E. Team Progress Report
The collaborative policing team formed by the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) and the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety (MSU DPPS) has officially reached six months in operation. Read on... -
ELPL’s Annual Summer Reading Program Theme is “All Together Now”
Community members of all ages are invited to participate in the summer reading program from the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road. The program begins on Monday, June 5. Read on... -
Statements from East Lansing Mayor and Interim City Manager Regarding the Tragedy on MSU's Campus
The City of East Lansing is heartbroken by the events that occurred on Michigan State University's campus on Monday, Feb. 13. View statements from Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro and East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon. Read on... -
Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection
Learn about the City's Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection. Read on...
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