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City of East Lansing Announces Guidelines for Proposed 5G Small Cell Facility Installations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In response to concerns from residents and with the approval of East Lansing City Council, the City of East Lansing has approved a set of guidelines for small cell wireless facilities in the City’s right-of-way.

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Community Members Invited to Celebrate Autumn Fest at East Lansing Farmers Market Oct. 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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. 

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54B District Court to be Closed Monday, Oct. 9 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

Court offices...

Community Invited to Meet New City Manager Robert Belleman on Thursday, Oct. 5 at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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 Libr...

Absentee Ballots Now Available for City of East Lansing Voters Ahead of November Election

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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...

Robert Belleman Begins Job as New East Lansing City Manager

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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. 

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ELPD Investigating Saturday Night Shooting Incident, Seeks Suspect

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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...

Downtown Rotating Art Display Features Images from MSU Broad Art Museum’s The CORE

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

The rotat...

City Clerk to Host “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals" in October

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Clerk has planned an informational voter engagement event and the community is invited to attend. 

“Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals: An East Lansing Community Conversation Around...

ELPD and Local Faith Leaders to Host Community Coat Drive During National Faith & Blue Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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. 

Community members in need will b...

City Seeks Teen Applicants to Serve on New Youth Commission

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

The Youth Commi...

Downtown East Lansing Installs String Lights in 400 Block Alleyway

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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. 

The new string lights in the 400 block alleyway increase safety...

City Clerk’s Office Provides Information to East Lansing Voters Ahead of November Election

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

Absentee ballot appl...

Community Invited to Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Open House on Sept. 28

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

The Non-Motorized Transpor...

Consumers Energy Construction Project Scheduled to Begin Sept. 5 in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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 Hagador...

ELMWSA Wins Best of Region in Water Taste-off Competition

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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. 

ELMWSA ...

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.

Albert EL Fresco is the pedestrian-friendly area located along Albert Avenue between Abbot Road and M.A.C. Avenue i...

ELPD Welcomes Students Back to Town, Offers Reminders About Important Ordinances, Personal Safety

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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 info...

City Announces Updates for Utility Improvements Construction Project in Bailey Neighborhood

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

The final paving on Collingwood Drive from Grand River Avenu...

City of East Lansing Earns Top Award from Government Finance Officers Association

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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 ...

East Lansing Public Library Welcomes Angelo Moreno as Interim Library Director

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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. 

The Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend the o...

City of East Lansing Seeks RFQs for 2024 East Lansing Art Festival Poster Design

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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 A...

DPW Will Begin Going Door to Door to Conduct Water Service Pipe Material Surveys This Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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 materia...

“What East Lansing Means to Me” Tile Art Mural Exhibit Goes Up in Downtown

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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...

Community Members Invited to Share Photos of East Lansing for Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to share their favorite images of the City of East Lansing to win prizes in the 2023 Community Photo Contest.

The East Lansing Downtown Management Board is the official sponsor of the contest, providing t...

CDBG Construction Project Begins Monday, July 24, Includes Traffic Shifts

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Community Development Block Grant construction project will begin on Monday, July 24.

The project will include the removal and replacement of existing sidewalk and ramp locations at the...

East Lansing Arts Commission Now Accepting Applications for FY24 Cultural Arts Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Cultural Arts Grant program. 

The Arts Commission offers cultural arts grants annually to support high quality pub...

ELPD Announces New Online Form for Community Members to Report Minor Crimes

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is pleased to announce that community members now have an option for reporting minor crimes online.

The new minor crime online reporting system can be found on the ELPD’s w...

East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission to Present First Annual Report to City Council

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) 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...

P.E.A.C.E. Team Progress Report

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

The P.E....

ELPL’s Annual Summer Reading Program Theme is “All Together Now”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — 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.

The official kickoff event for the summer readin...

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 below.

Statement from Interim City Mana...

Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has officially launched its Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection, which is designed to financially assist East Lansing property owners in reducing the potential for sewer backups i...