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With his latest blog, East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas discusses ICMA's 100th anniversary and the importance of the council-manager form of government (updated 4/18/14).

The City's yard waste collection program began Monday, April 7 and will run through Nov. 24. Two no-fee collection days will be offered on April 21 and May 12.

Four recipients will be honored at the 27th Annual Crystal Awards reception on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 5 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center. It's free and open to the public.

The City of East Lansing and MSU announce the 2014 OBOC program, featuring three voices on the continuing struggle for racial equality. This year, OBOC will feature a graphic novel, "March Book One" by U.S. Congressman John Lewis, "The Grace of Silence: by NPR contributor and award-winning journalist Michele Norris and "Fruitvale Station" by director Ryan Coogler.

On February 28, DTN submitted a site plan and financial information. The site plan, financial information and the initial staff summary are available for review.

View information on the individuals arrested and arraigned following the post Big Ten Championship civil disturbance.

Trowbridge Village, LLC recently submitted a revised site plan application or the proposed Trowbridge Village Lifestyle Center, which splits the request into two parts. It will be discussed at the Planning Commission on March 12 and 26.

The Comprehensive Plan Update will take place over an 18-month period. It is one of the primary tools used to guide decisions that affect future land use and development in the community. Get involved!

The Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of East Lansing a Tree City USA for the 27th year in honor of its commitment to effective forest management.

The East Lansing Community Relations Coalition is proud to host the 3rd Annual Taste of East Lansing on Saturday, April 26 from 4-7 p.m. in the 200 block of Albert Avenue and Ann Street Plaza in downtown East Lansing.

The City of East Lansing’s annual flushing of water mains will begin Monday, April 21. The flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday for approximately three to four weeks.

The City is once again offering quiet study spots to area college students preparing for finals from April 26 to April 30.

The East Lansing Public Library is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Books, Bites & Bids – a special community fundraising event taking place on Friday, April 25.

City Council will review the City's preliminary Fiscal Year 2015 Budget at a series of public meetings this April and May.

The Public Art Gallery presents photographers Ron & Suzette Wright. The "A Michigan State of Mind" photography exhibit will take place April 6-30.

Residents are encouraged to take note of a number of upcoming construction projects that may cause minimal impacts to traffic this spring and summer

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