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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. 

This year&r...

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. 

B...

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...

East Lansing High School Homecoming Parade to be Held This Friday, Sept. 29

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are encouraged to line the streets of the City in support of the East Lansing High School (ELHS) Homecoming Parade, which will occur Friday, Sept. 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Motorists are advised of temporary road cl...

Construction Work, Lane Closures Scheduled This Week on Southbound Abbot Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that the southbound lanes of Abbot Road between Linden Street and Albert Avenue will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 a.m. until Friday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. 

During the lane closures, one lane of nor...

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...

East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission to Host Community Workshop

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) will host a community workshop entitled “Best Practices for Use of Force in Policing” on Sept. 30.

The ELIPOC workshop will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30...

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...

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...

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...

Community Invited to Line Streets for MSU Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University (MSU) welcome community members and MSU alumni to line the streets of East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 22 for this year’s MSU Homecoming Parade. 

The 2023 MSU Homecoming Par...

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...

East Lansing Farmers Market to Host Spartan Appreciation Day on Sept. 17

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM), 280 Valley Court, will host a Spartan Appreciation Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 to recognize the City’s special relationship with Michigan State University (MSU) and welcome its students to the comm...

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...

City Office Closures for Labor Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. 

The following offices/buildings will be closed for the holiday: 

• East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road
• East Lansing 54-B Distric...

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...

City Offers Special Collection of Larger Tree Limbs in Response to Recent Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is offering a special collection of larger tree limbs related to last week’s big storm. Requests for collection must be submitted before 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1.

The special collection is intended only for t...

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...

Moonlight ExtravaGRANDza to Welcome MSU Students to Downtown East Lansing on Saturday, Aug. 26

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to join downtown East Lansing businesses in welcoming back Michigan State University (MSU) students at the City’s Moonlight ExtravaGRANDza event on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 6-11 p.m. 

Moonlight Ext...

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 Human Rights Commission to Host Next Coffee & Conversation at Farmers Market

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, Aug. 20.

The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and in...

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...

54-B District Court to be Closed to the Public for Annual Case Inventory on Aug. 10-11

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s 54-B District Court Chief Judge Molly Hennessey Greenwalt has announced that the court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 11. 

The court closure is due to a requirement by the Mi...

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...

ELPD Hosts Ingham County Law Enforcement Touch-a-Truck Event

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is excited to host this year’s Ingham County Law Enforcement Touch-a-Truck event on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. 

Besid...

Community Invited to Meet Applicants for Next City Manager

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to meet the applicants for East Lansing’s next City Manager on Monday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.  

The Meet & Greet event will ...

ELFD Celebrates Century of Service with Open House on Saturday, Aug. 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to celebrate the East Lansing Fire Department’s (ELFD) century of service at an open house to be held on Saturday, Aug. 12. The ELFD was first established in 1923.

The ELFD Open House will take place from...

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...

AECT Announces Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” to Open Next Weekend; Introduces New Artistic Director

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) invites community members to attend its summer performance, Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” The musical will be performed over two weekends, beginning next Friday, July 28.

Performances of Disney’s “F...

Community Members Invited to Attend National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck Event on Tuesday, Aug. 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the annual National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road.

The ELPL and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) ...

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...

Community Members Invited to ELPD Open House on Saturday, July 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend an Open House hosted by the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) on Saturday, July 22. 

The ELPD Open House will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Lansing police station, 409 Par...

ELPD Sector 3 Officer Meet & Greet to be Held at Emerson Park Tonight

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a Sector 3 Officer Meet & Greet for community members tonight (Tuesday, July 18) from 6-8 p.m. at Emerson Park, 1138 Arbor Drive.

Community members are invited to stop by t...

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...

PRIDE Celebration in Downtown East Lansing Rescheduled for July 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The community is once again invited to attend the City of East Lansing’s PRIDE event, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. The rescheduled event will be held on Saturday, July 22.

East Lansing PRIDE will be hosted in collaboration with...

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 Celebrates Parks, Recreation & Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market This Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to celebrate Parks, Recreation and Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) this Sunday, July 16.

The ELFM is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday from the beginning of June through the end of ...

Construction Update for Lake Lansing Road Beginning Monday, July 10

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that beginning today (Monday, July 10), Lake Lansing Road will be reduced to local traffic only between Abbot and Hagadorn roads. 

The intersection of Towar and Lake Lansing roads will be closed during t...

East Lansing Summer Events Lineup to include Live Concerts, Movie Nights and Children’s Activities

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Department is excited to present the 2023 Summer Event Lineup, which includes the Summer Concert Series, Moonlight Film Festival and Play in the Park. All events are free to atten...

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...

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.

Th...

ELFD Lifts Burning Ban; Warns of Hazardous Air Quality Due to Canadian Wildfires

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Fire Prevention Bureau of the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) has lifted the ban on outdoor burning in the City of East Lansing, effective as of today.

The rain that was received this week has improved fire conditions in the a...

City to Welcome African Leaders from Mandela Washington Fellowship This Summer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to welcome young African leaders participating in the 2023 Civic Engagement Leadership Institute this summer. 

The City’s Prime Time Seniors Program has partnered with Michigan State Univer...

East Lansing Mayor, Police Chief Express Condolences on Passing of Retired Meridian Twp Police Chief

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and the East Lansing Police Department are mourning the death of retired Meridian Township Police Chief Dave Hall.

Hall served the Meridian Township Police Department for 40 years and was the longest...

Community Invited to Celebrate PRIDE in Downtown East Lansing on June 30

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The community is invited to attend the City of East Lansing’s PRIDE event, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, on Friday, June 30 in downtown East Lansing.

East Lansing PRIDE will be hosted in collaboration with the Spartan Housing Co...

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...

City of East Lansing Closures, Fireworks Rules for Juneteenth Holiday on Monday, June 19

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 for Juneteenth. 

This includes East Lansing City Hall, East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansing Department o...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Fill Downtown with Music Next Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to celebrate the summer solstice in downtown East Lansing at the 2023 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF). The event is free.

The two-day music festival begins next Friday, June 23 and continues on Satur...

Community Members Invited to First Annual Juneteenth March, Celebration Sunday, June 18

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are encouraged to participate in a national observance of Juneteenth by joining the first annual Juneteenth All Community March and Celebration on Sunday, June 18. 

The Juneteenth All Community March will be...

Community Members Invited to Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Patriarche Park

The City of East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new sports courts project at Patriarche Park, 960 Alton Road on Thursday, June 15 at 2 p.m.

The sports courts project includes 10 pickleball cou...

Greater Lansing Area Moms to Host GLAM Jam Summer Kickoff at Albert EL Fresco

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and the Greater Lansing Area Moms will host the second annual GLAM Jam Summer Kickoff at Albert EL Fresco on Wednesday, June 21. 

Community members are invited to bring their families to downtown East...

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....

ELFD Issues Burning Ban Due to Dry Conditions, Lack of Rain

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Fire Prevention Bureau of the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) has issued a ban on open burning due to dry conditions and lack of rain in the area. The ban is in effect until further notice.

The burning ban applies to all open ...

Burcham Drive Improvements Project to Begin on Monday, June 5

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Burcham Drive Improvements Project will begin Monday, June 5. The construction work will include lane shifts on Burcham Drive from Abbot Road to Timberlane Road.

The project will include milling ...

East Lansing Farmers Market Opening Day Set for This Weekend!

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the ceremonial ringing of the “market bell” to open the 2023 East Lansing Farmers Market season with East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon this Sunday, June 4 at 10 a.m. 

The East Lansing Farmer...

Student Artists Showcased in Rotating Art Display in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to share the work of East Lansing High School (ELHS) students in the rotating art display on the north side of the Division Street Garage along Albert Avenue. ...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Open for the Summer Season on Saturday, June 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, will officially open for the 2023 summer season on Saturday, June 3 and remain open through Monday, Sept. 4. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

The ELFAC is an outd...

UPDATED: East Lansing Human Rights Commission to Host Next Coffee & Conversation Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, June 4.

The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and inc...

ELAF Announces 60th Annual Award Winners

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Awards totaling $6,000 were presented to artists at last weekend’s 60th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF). They include:

• Diamond Purchase Award: Inty Muenala (2D Mixed Media)Sponsored by Michigan State University Federal Credit ...

City of East Lansing to Offer Safety Seminars for School-Aged Children, Women

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Children between the ages of five and 12 years and women are invited to participate in two upcoming safety seminars offered at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road in June. The cost for both programs is $3...

ELPD Earns Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). The process is voluntary. 

The process for accreditation is a le...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed Monday, May 29 in Observance of Memorial Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closures will include East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road; East Lans...

Community, Media Invited to Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony Wednesday, May 24

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In honor of Memorial Day, community members and members of the media are invited to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at East Lansing’s Medal of Honor Memorial and Veterans Monument on Wednesday, May 24 at 11 a.m.

The City of East Lansi...

City of East Lansing Certified Gold in Michigan Green Communities Challenge

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that it has once again been awarded gold certification in the Michigan Green Communities annual sustainability challenge. 

Michigan Green Communities (MGC) was founded in 2009 t...

City of East Lansing Welcomes New Finance Director Penny Wright

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to welcome new Finance Director Penny Wright to the staff at City Hall. Her first day of work was Monday, May 8.

Wright previously worked for the State of Michigan for 30 years in various finance po...

2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest Winners Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid Michigan (MLK Commission) has officially announced the winners of the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest.

This is the fifth year that the MLK Commission has hosted the Dr. Mart...

Update on Next Phase of Neighborhood Improvements Utility Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The next phase of the Neighborhood Improvements Utility Project will begin on Monday, May 8 with road closure on Collingwood Drive from Grand River Avenue to Linden Street anticipated by mid-week. 

The contractor fo...

East Lansing Fire Department Hosts Annual Collapse Rescue Training

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD), along with firefighters from surrounding communities, has been participating in annual training this week at 340 and 344 Evergreen Avenue. The vacant properties are scheduled to be demolished ...

East Lansing Art Festival Set for Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, May 21 in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 60th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will be held over the weekend of May 20-21, bringing more than 150 artists and thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and 10...

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...

Crystal Awards Honorees Recognized at Annual Reception

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Council presented its 2023 Crystal Awards at a reception on April 27 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.

This year’s Crystal Awards honorees are:

• Jan and John Munn, East Lansing realtors who have long bee...

Community Members Invited to Albert EL Fresco Grand Reopening on May 11

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the grand reopening of Albert EL Fresco on Thursday, May 11, from 5-9 p.m.

Albert EL Fresco is located on Albert Avenue, between Abbot Road and M.A...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Present Musical “School of Rock”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) is pleased to present the musical, “School of Rock,” this spring.

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28 and Friday, May 5, as well as at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Apri...

East Lansing Human Rights Commission to Host Next Coffee & Conversation Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, April 30.

The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and i...

East Lansing 54-B District Court to Host Law Day Celebration on May 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. —Community members are invited to celebrate Law Day on Monday, May 1 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of 54-B District Court (54-B), 101 Linden Street.

The 2023 Law Day theme is “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility and Collaborat...

East Lansing Public Library to Host Annual Books, Bites & Bids Fundraiser

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the East Lansing Public Library’s (ELPL) annual Books, Bites and Bids fundraiser on Friday, April 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the ELPL, 950 Abbot Road. 

This year’s Books, Bites & Bid...

Deadline for Filing 2022 City of East Lansing Income Tax Returns is May 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The deadline for filing 2022 City of East Lansing income tax returns is May 1, 2023.

This deadline applies to all residents and non-resident individuals along with any calendar year businesses. All businesses operating within the City...

East Lansing’s Annual Flushing of Water Mains to Begin Monday, April 24

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s annual flushing of water mains will begin on Monday, April 24. The flushing will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, for approximately two to three weeks.

The flushin...

Downtown East Lansing Businesses Display Art Made by Local K-12 Students

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to visit downtown East Lansing for a special art exhibit featuring artwork made by local students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The exhibit runs now through June 3.

Students and teachers from all ...

Decision Reached by Court of Appeals in Electric Franchise Case

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Court of Appeals (Court of Appeals) issued an opinion on April 13 in Heos v City of East Lansing, holding in favor of the City in the class-action lawsuit related to electric franchise fees.

The case arose in re...

Community Members Invited to Learn More About Navigating Mental Health System

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend “Community Connection: Navigating the Community Mental Health System” on Thursday, April 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 810 Abbot Road. The event is free, but reg...

Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll to Result in Some Street Closures This Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll will bring thousands of people to the streets of East Lansing on Saturday, April 15, resulting in some lane closures on East Lansing streets from approxima...

Update on Next Phase of Neighborhood Improvements Utility Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The next phase of the Neighborhood Improvements Utility Project will begin on Thursday, April 13 with sewer repair work on Division Street and Sunrise Court. 

Residents who currently use Division Street and Sunrise ...

Silver Linings Concert Offered for Healing at the East Lansing Public Library This Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend a concert for community healing at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road on Wednesday, April 12 from 7-8 p.m. The concert is free.

Musicians Reggie Harris, the Rev. Robert Jones...

ELPD Update on Fatal Car Crash

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has released information regarding the victims involved in the fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, April 5 at the Lake Lansing-Coolidge intersection in East L...

Coolidge Road Construction to Begin the Week of April 10 in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that construction is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 10 on Coolidge Road, from Coleman Road to State Road, in the City of East Lansing.

Coolidge Road will be closed to through traffic u...

ELPD Investigates Fatal Car Accident

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At 8:04 p.m. today, April 5, officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) and firefighter/paramedics with the East Lansing Fire Department were dispatched to the Lake Lansing-Coolidge intersection on a report of ...

Residents Invited to Participate in East Lansing’s First No Mow May

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Council has approved a resolution to adopt No Mow May following a joint recommendation from the East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the East Lansing Commission on the Environment. 

No Mo...

Hagadorn-Haslett Intersection to be Closed for the Day on Thursday, April 6

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that the Hagadorn-Haslett intersection will be closed to through traffic on Thursday, April 6 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The intersection will reopen to traffic after 6 p.m. on that day.

The intersection closure is part ...

Local Teens Invited to Upcoming Focus Groups to Establish an East Lansing Youth Commission

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon is inviting local teens to be an integral part of forming a new youth commission for the City of East Lansing by participating in one or more of three upcoming focus groups.

The focus groups will take plac...

City Welcomes Back Tim Dempsey to Serve as Interim Director of Planning, Building & Development

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to welcome back Tim Dempsey, who is now serving as the interim director of the East Lansing Department of Planning, Building & Development (PBD). Dempsey previously worked for the City...

Counseling Services to Continue to be Offered at ELPL in April

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Counselors from the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties (CMH) will continue to offer crisis support at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, throughout the month of April.

Communit...

Downtown East Lansing’s Risky Studios to Celebrate Grand Reopening at New, Expanded Location

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to announce that Risky Studios will be celebrating its grand reopening at a new, expanded location in downtown East Lansing on Saturday, April 15. The grand reopen...

East Lansing Prime Time Seniors Program Director Kelly Arndt Retiring After 31 Years

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Prime Time Seniors Program Director Kelly Arndt is retiring at the end of this month after 31 years of dedicated service to the City of East Lansing.

Arndt was hired in the spring of 1992 to work in what was then called t...

Local Utility Improvement Project to Begin Monday, March 27 in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that a local utility improvement project will begin next Monday, March 27 in the City of East Lansing.

The project will include replacement of water main, sewer, curb and gutter, driveways and s...

City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park Reopening Scheduled for April 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has announced that the Northern Tail Dog Park will reopen to the public for the 2023 spring, summer and fall seasons on Monday, April 3.

The Northern Tail Dog Park is located at 6400 Abbot Road, adjacent to th...

ELIPOC to Host Public Hearing on Best Practices in Police Use of Force

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In response to a petition received from community members, the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) will be hosting an upcoming public hearing on best practices in police use of force.

The hearing is being hel...

East Lansing Public Library Celebrates Centennial Birthday

EAST LANSING, Mich. - On Saturday, March 11, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) celebrated its centennial anniversary with a birthday extravaganza. An estimated 1,100 people attended.

Community members enjoyed activities for all ages, including face pa...

Counseling Services to be Offered at ELPL Through the End of March

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Counselors from the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties (CMH) will continue to offer crisis support at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, through the end of March.

Community mem...

Update on ELPD Threat Investigation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has identified the individual who was involved in the threat directed at East Lansing yesterday. 

ELPD is continuing to collect witness statements and gather evidence related to the c...

New Events and Reservations Specialist Joins Staff at the ELHCC

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to welcome a new events and reservations specialist to the staff at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC).

Rose Barnes began her full-time employment with the City of East Lansing on Janu...

Update on ELPD Investigation into Threat

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is continuing to actively investigate a potential threat directed at East Lansing.

ELPD was notified this morning by East Lansing Public Schools officials of threatening posts that were made j...

Update on ELPD Investigation into Threat

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is continuing to actively investigate and follow up on leads related to a potential threat to the City of East Lansing with a possible connection to ELPD.

At this time, it is believed that all...

ELHCC Early Closure, Delayed Opening Due to Winter Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to the winter storm, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road will close at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3 and reopen Saturday, March 4 at 9 a.m. 

Community members are encouraged to avoid parking on st...

Schedule for Community Counseling Services the Week of March 6 at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Counseling services will continue to be offered the week of March 6 at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, for anyone in the community in need of support following the tragic events that took place on Michigan Sta...

Reminder: Nominations for 35th Annual Crystal Awards Due March 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that nominations for the 2023 Crystal Awards are due on Monday, March 20. 

The Crystal Awards program, hosted by the East Lansing City Council, strives to honor and uplift individuals, businesse...

Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro to Host Meet and Greet at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro will be hosting a meet and greet for community members at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) on Wednesday, March 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

All community members are welcome to drop in ...

Counseling Services Offered at ELHCC, ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that counseling services will continue to be offered the week of Feb. 27 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) and East Lansing Public Library (ELPL).

These services are available to anyone ...

54B District Court Closed for In-Person Hearings on Thursday, Feb. 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to inclement weather, the East Lansing 54B District Court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Court offices will not be open for in-person hearings, walk-in arraignments or payments. Drop boxes are availab...

City of East Lansing Offices Will Have a Delayed Opening on Thursday, Feb. 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather. 

East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW),...

Police Oversight Commission to Sponsor Presentation Featuring Nationwide Expert on 911

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission’s public meeting on Wednesday, March 1, a special guest speaker, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton, will be in attendance to provide a presentation about 911 programs.

C...

City of East Lansing Offices Closing Early Today due to Inclement Weather

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will be closing early today due to the forecasted inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions.

East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court and the ...

Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Joins the City of East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Last week, Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro began his new leadership role with the City of East Lansing, taking over the responsibilities that Acting City Manager Kim Johnson had been handling since January 21, 2023.

 Tal...

City Provides Information to Community Members Ahead of Forecasted Winter Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing officials are closely monitoring a forecasted winter storm, which is expected to result in a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22 and continuing overnight and into the morning...

Update on Counseling Services at ELHCC, ELPL

UPDATE (2/22/23): Community members are advised that counseling services at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center will be offered virtually from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather. Visit https://tinyurl.com/ms...

DDA Partners with MSU Broad Art Museum to Bring New Art Exhibition to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to, once again, partner with the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum) to bring new art to downtown East Lansing for the community to enj...

Counseling Services will Continue to be Offered at ELHCC, ELPL this Thursday and Friday

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that counseling services will continue to be offered at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, and the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, for the remainder of ...

City of East Lansing Office Closures / Statement from Mayor on Shooting at MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that some City of East Lansing offices and buildings will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 15 as the City continues to stand in solidarity with MSU.City offices and buildings that will be closed in...

Community Counseling Services will Continue to be Offered on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at ELHCC, ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that counseling services will continue to be offered to those in need at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, and the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, on W...

Property Taxes Accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m.

UPDATE: The deadline for property taxes has been extended to Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With East Lansing City Hall closed today, the East Lansing Finance Department will be accepting property taxes through tomorrow, Feb. 1...

Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Provides Statement in Response to Shooting on MSU Campus

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In response to tonight’s shooting on the MSU campus, Interim East Lansing City Manager Randy Talifarro has released the following statement:  “The City of East Lansing is mourning the devastating shooting that occur...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Feb. 20 in Observance of Presidents’ Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Several City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Offices and facilities that will be closed on Feb. 20 include: 

• East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road

• East...

City of East Lansing Welcomes New Code Compliance Officer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that a new code compliance officer has been hired to investigate and respond to complaints related to rental license violations and administer the vacant property program for the City.

M...

East Lansing Human Rights Commission to Host Next Coffee & Conversation Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, Feb. 26.The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and in...

Community Advised of Intermittent Park Closures this Winter for Deer Removal Operations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that there will be intermittent park closures in the City of East Lansing this winter for the purposes of deer removal operations.On intermittent weekdays, designated City parks will be subj...

City Hosts Free Children’s Cultural Concert Series

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the City of East Lansing’s free Children’s Cultural Concert Series at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road this February and March.

View the dates and music lineup below. All...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Present “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) is pleased to present “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” over the first two weekends in February.

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 10, as well as at...

East Lansing City Clerk Moves on to New Job Opportunity, Interim City Clerk to be Appointed

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Following five years of dedicated service to the City of East Lansing, East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is moving on to a new job opportunity with the Michigan Senate. Shuster’s last day will be Friday, Feb. 10. 

Mari...

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan (MLK Commission) is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest.

This is the fifth year that the MLK Commission has hosted the contest, provid...

East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon Partners with Gift of Life Michigan to Host Event at ELPL

UPDATE: This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon is partnering with Gift of Life Michigan to host a special event at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL),...

Community Members Invited to School/Public Safety Listening Session

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon will be hosting a School/Public Safety Listening Session this Friday, Jan. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Banquet Hall at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. 

All community membe...

East Lansing City Council Appoints New Councilmember

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At its regular special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, the East Lansing City Council appointed Noel Garcia, Jr. to serve as East Lansing’s new Councilmember. 

Garcia will be sworn-in by East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster a...

Conserve Water Notice Has Been Lifted

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing, Meridian Township and the East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) have lifted the notice to conserve water. ELMWSA customers can resume their normal water consumption.A contractor was brough...

East Lansing City Council Special Meeting to be Held Jan. 14 for Council Candidate Interviews

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A special meeting of the East Lansing City Council will take place this Saturday, Jan. 14 to conduct applicant interviews for the current vacancy on City Council. 

The special meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in the Executiv...

Conserve Water Notice Remains in Effect

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Jan. 11, the City of East Lansing, Meridian Township and the East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) issued a notice to conserve water due to accidental damage that occurred to one of the main water transmission l...

Outreach Phase of East Lansing’s Recycling Contamination Reduction Project to Begin this Winter

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that the educational outreach phase of the City of East Lansing’s pilot recycling contamination reduction project is slated to begin this winter.

As previously announced, this pilot project w...

Conserve Water Notice Issued for East Lansing, Meridian Township Water System Customers

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A conserve water notice has been issued for East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) customers. Please note that the water is still safe to use/drink, ELMWSA is just asking for it to be conserved at this ti...

Construction to Begin Monday, Jan. 16 at the Merritt-Haslett Intersection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that upcoming construction at the Merritt-Haslett intersection will require road and lane closures in the area. 

Beginning Monday, Jan. 16, Merritt Road, between Haslett Road and E Lansing Driv...

Public Investiture of 54B District Court Judge Lisa L. Babcock to Take Place on Sunday, Jan. 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Molly E. Hennessey Greenwalt announces that the public investiture of East Lansing 54B District Court Judge Lisa L. Babcock will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. &nbs...

East Lansing 54B District Court Now Live with E-Filing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Richard D. Ball has announced that the East Lansing 54B District Court has reached the final stages of its MiFILE implementation. Court staff have been hard at work training and developing ...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Launches Round Up for Scholarships Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) has launched a new Round Up for Scholarships program.The program provides community members with the opportunity to contribute to a fund used exclusively to help pay...

East Lansing Parking Division Announces Discount Multi-Use Voucher Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Parking Division has announced a new option for hourly parking in downtown East Lansing’s gated parking facilities.The Discount Multi-Use Voucher program offers customers the ability to purchase p...

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...