East Lansing Community Photo Contest Deadline is One Month Away

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The deadline is less than a month away for the City of East Lansing’s 2019 Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by Meijer, the East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) and the East Lansing Farmers Mar...

Community Members have Until Sept. 30 to Purchase Patriarche Park Brick Pavers

EAST LANSING, Mich. — To celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Playground in the Park “Re-Imagined” project, the City of East Lansing is giving community members a second chance to purchase personalized, engraved brick p...

Human Relations Commission’s Coffee & Conversation Series Continues with LGBTQIA+ Edition

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Relations Commission (HRC) Coffee & Conversation series continues with an LGBTQIA+ edition on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 2-4 p.m. at Blue Owl Coffee, 213 Ann St., Ste. C. The series provides a monthly ...

Single Southbound Lane Closure on Abbot Road to begin Monday, Sept. 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that southbound Abbot Road, in front of the Abbott Pointe Apartments, 204 E. Pointe Lane, will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, Sept. 16.The lane closure will accommodate the removal an...

ELPD Responds to Threatening Statement Found at ELHS

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 10:30 a.m., today, Sept. 13, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a threatening statement found written on a wall at East Lansing High School.The ELPD School Resource Officer coordinated responding ...

City of East Lansing Seeks Citizen Volunteers to Serve on Boards and Commissions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking citizen volunteers to serve on several of its advisory boards and commissions. Community members interested in serving their community through active civic engagement are encour...

City of East Lansing Launches iCompass Meeting Portal

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce the launch of iCompass, a meeting and agenda management portal for local governments and citizens.The City of East Lansing is switching to this new, interactive platform to po...

East Lansing Welcomes the World to Take Place Friday, Sept. 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 10^th Annual East Lansing Welcomes the World event will be hosted at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, on Friday, Sept. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.International students and families are invited to come ...

East Lansing Arts Commission Now Accepting Applications for FY20 Cultural Arts Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2020 Cultural Arts Grant program.The Cultural Arts Grant program supports high-quality public art projects that encourage artistic awa...

Traffic Signal Construction at Intersection of Coolidge and State Roads to begin Tuesday, Sept. 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Construction to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Coolidge and States road will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3.Construction is also expected to begin in mid-September to install a new traffic signal at the interse...

Portion of Harrison Road to be Closed Sept. 2-6 for Railroad Track Repair

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that Harrison Road will be closed just south of Trowbridge Road next week, Sept. 2-6, to accommodate an emergency railroad track repair by Canadian National Railroad.Northbound Harrison Road tr...

City Offices Closed Monday, Sept. 2 in Observance of Labor Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.The following offices/buildings will be closed: East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansing Public Lib...

ELFM to Host Spartan Appreciation Day and UNITY Project Installation on Sunday, Sept. 8

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) will host Spartan Appreciation Day and the UNITY Project installation on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.For Spartan Appreciation Day, the first 150 co...

Community Members Invited to Purchase Brick Pavers for Patriarche Park

EAST LANSING, Mich. — To celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Playground in the Park “Re-Imagined” project, the City of East Lansing is giving community members a second chance to purchase personalized, engraved brick p...

Safety is Focus of New Protected Bicycle Path

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With more than 50,000 students returning to campus in just a few weeks, the safety of bicyclists is getting a big boost.Almost a half mile in one lane of southbound Bogue Street is now a two-way protected bicycle path separ...

City of East Lansing Launches New Public Engagement Platform

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce the launch of Polco, an innovative engagement platform where residents can have input in their local government’s decision-making process. This launch coincides with the City’s implemen...

East Lansing Talks About....A Series of Conversations about Mental Health and Wellness

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI); in partnership with the City of East Lansing, East Lansing Public Schools and Eaton RESA; is pleased to offer “East Lansing Talks Abou...

Department of Public Works to be Temporarily Closed Wednesday, Aug. 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Public Works offices, 1800 E. State Road, will be temporarily closed to the public beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 for parking lot maintenance. The recycling drop-off center will also be clos...

Downtown East Lansing’s Albert Avenue Garage Now Fully Open to the Public

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The new Albert Avenue Garage, located at 188 Albert Ave., is now fully open to the public, with 305 parking spaces available for public use.This new downtown East Lansing parking garage is located at the site of a former su...

Ribbon-Cutting Event for MSU’s First Protected Bicycle Path

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University and City of East Lansing officials will celebrate the installation of the first protected bicycle path in mid Michigan this week.What: Join East Lansing and Michigan State University leaders for th...

East Lansing City Clerk Seeks Election Inspectors, Application Now Online

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is seeking civic-minded, qualified citizens to work as paid election inspectors during the November 5, 2019 General Election.“Election inspectors play an important role in ...

Human Relations Commission’s Coffee & Conversation Series Continues with Hate Crime Edition

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Last month, the East Lansing Human Relations Commission (HRC) launched a new Coffee & Conversation series aimed at providing a monthly forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and inclusion.The series was ...

Portion of Harrison Road to be Closed on Monday, Aug. 12 for Pavement Repair

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Harrison Road, from Grand River Avenue to Saginaw Street, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, Aug. 12 to accommodate a pavement repair by City of East Lansing crews.The roadway will be open to local traffic between...

Pilot Project to Add Protected Bike Path to Bogue Street, Reduce One Vehicle Lane

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Later this week, MSU and East Lansing will convert one southbound lane of Bogue Street into a two-way protected bicycle and electric scooter path as a pilot project to study whether pedestrian and bicyclist safety is improv...

ELPD Issues Advisory Regarding Neighborhood Curb Painting Fliers

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has received several reports today, Aug. 5 of fliers being left attached to residents’ mailboxes regarding reflective curb painting services.The fliers have a header that reads “...

Upcoming Closures for Infrastructure Restructure Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that there will be a number of upcoming road and lane closures to accommodate work associated with the ongoing Infrastructure Restructure Project next week/weekend.Harrison Road, north of Michi...

Albert Avenue Closure on Friday, Aug. 2 for Tree Planting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Friday, Aug. 2, Albert Avenue will be closed to traffic between Grove Street and Abbot Road for the planting of trees on the north side of the roadway.The closure will begin at approximately 7 a.m. and the westbound lane...

Author Matthew Desmond to Visit East Lansing this August for 2019 One Book, One Community Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Matthew Desmond, author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” will visit the East Lansing-MSU community this August as a part of the 2019 One Book, One Community (OBOC) program.Community...

National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck Event to Take Place Tuesday, Aug. 6

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) are once again partnering to host the City of East Lansing’s National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m...

Closure of Eastbound Michigan Avenue for Infrastructure Restructure Project this Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that eastbound Michigan Avenue will be closed to traffic at Reniger Court this weekend to accommodate work associated with the ongoing Infrastructure Restructure project.The closure will begin ...

ELPD Accepting Applications for 2019 Citizens’ Police Academy

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently accepting applications for its 2019 Citizens’ Police Academy.Community members interested in learning more about the crimi...

Cooling Centers Open Thursday through Saturday in Response to Forecasted Heat Index

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Cooling centers throughout Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties will be open from Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20 in response to the forecasted heat index over the next few days.With the heat index expected to pos...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Host 2019 Summer Splash

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to the 2019 Summer Splash – a poolside celebration that will come alive at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC) on Wednesday, July 24.This popular community event will take ...

East Lansing Human Relations Commission Announces New Coffee & Conversation Series

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Relations Commission (HRC) is excited to announce a new Coffee & Conversation series aimed at providing a monthly forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and inclusion.In response t...

New Public Art Piece Installed at East Lansing City Hall

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the community are invited to stop by East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, to check out the City of East Lansing’s newest public art installation: “Faces of the Community.”This com...

Community Members, Media Invited to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies for Northern Tier Trail Bridges

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing will be hosting three upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies to commemorate the repair/replacement of six pedestrian bridges along the Northern Tier Trail. Community members and members of the local med...

City of East Lansing Provides Income Tax Update

EAST LANSING, Mich. — An update on East Lansing income tax revenue collection is scheduled to take place at the East Lansing City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of the East Lansing 54B District Court, 101 Linden St....

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring “Mary Poppins Jr.” to the Stage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will bring “Mary Poppins Jr.” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) stage, 819 Abbot Road, July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4.Friday shows will ta...

Starfarm to Kick Off East Lansing’s Summer Concert Series this Friday, July 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2019 Summer Concert Series will kick off with a free, live, family-friendly performance by Starfarm this Friday, July 12 from 7-9 p.m. in downtown East Lansing’s Ann Street Pla...

East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts to Host Open House at ELFM

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of National Park and Recreation month this July, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) will be hosting an open house at the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) on Sunday, July 14 ...

Community Members Advised of Upcoming Road, Alley Closures in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that there will be a number of upcoming road and alley closures in downtown East Lansing associated with the resurfacing of M.A.C. Avenue and the Center City District redevelopment project.Ther...

“LEMON GRASS” Public Art Sculpture to be Unveiled at this Sunday’s ELFM

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce that a new public art sculpture, entitled “LEMON GRASS,” will be unveiled at the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) this Sunday, July 7 at noon in Valley C...

Local Street, Water Main Construction to Begin Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — M.A.C. Avenue, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed to traffic July 10-19 for street resurfacing as a part of the City of East Lansing’s 2019 Local Streets Project.Eastbound Grand River Avenue ...

East Lansing Parking Division Announces PassportParking® App Upgrade

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Parking Division has announced that PassportParking® has released a new, updated version of its mobile app for iOS and Android users.The app update features an improved user experience, including an...

Small Dog Park Opens in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce that a new 5,625-square-foot, fenced-in area for small dogs is now open to the public at the Northern Tail Dog Park, 6400 Abbot Road.The new area, located in the northeast sec...

East Lansing Fireworks Ordinance Reminder for Community Members

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With the Fourth of July just around the corner, East Lansing community members and visitors are reminded that recent changes were made to the City of East Lansing’s fireworks ordinance to be in accordance with the...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed July 4 in Observance of Independence Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.Closures on Thursday, July 4 will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works, the East Lansing ...

East Lansing Announces 2019 Moonlight Film Festival Lineup

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2019 Moonlight Film Festival will kick off this July, featuring FREE movies shown on a big, outdoor screen in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.The 2019 Moonlight Film Festival will pl...

East Lansing’s 2019 Summer Concert Series Kicks Off on Friday, July 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2019 Summer Concert Series will feature eight live performances by talented, local musical acts this summer in the heart of downtown East Lansing.This popular music series will take plac...

Play in the Park Brings Outdoor Fun to Valley Court Park this July

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s popular Play in the Park children’s entertainment series will take place on Tuesday evenings this July in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.The 2019 Play in the Park program will feature...

City of East Lansing Launches 2019 Community Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched its 2019 Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by Meijer, the East Lansing Downtown Management Board and the East Lansing Farmers Market. The contest deadline is Sunday, October...

Westbound Michigan Avenue to be Closed at Harrison Road this Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that westbound Michigan Avenue will be closed to traffic at Harrison Road this weekend to accommodate work associated with the ongoing Infrastructure Restructure project.The closure will be implemented a...

Free, Half-Hour Parking Offered to Downtown East Lansing Visitors this July

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In a continued effort to support downtown East Lansing businesses during the ongoing construction projects, the City of East Lansing will be offering free, half-hour parking to downtown visitors in all gated garages and gat...

Portion of M.A.C. Avenue to be Closed Tuesday, June 18 for Paving

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that M.A.C. Avenue, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, June 18 to accommodate paving of the roadway. The road will be closed from approximately noon...

Pilot On-Street Parking Changes Delayed to Allow for Additional Public Input and Consideration

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On-street parking regulation changes initially scheduled to be implemented this month in areas of East Lansing will be delayed until mid-July to allow for additional time for public input and consideration of potential chan...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival Street and Parking Lot Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2019 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will bring local, regional and national jazz acts to the heart of downtown East Lansing for a two-day festival that is not to be missed. This year’s festival will take...

East Lansing Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Challenge

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library’s (ELPL) “A Universe of Stories” 2019 Summer Reading Challenge will kick off on Monday, June 17 and run through Saturday, Aug. 10.The summer reading challenge is...

Water Main Work to Cause Closure on M.A.C. Avenue on Wednesday, June 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that M.A.C. Avenue, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, June 12 to accommodate a water main connection associated with the Center City District wat...

East Lansing Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested by ELPD

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 11:40 a.m. today, June 10, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a reported bank robbery at the Flagstar Bank, located in the 1400 block of E. Lake Lansing Road.During the robbery, a male s...

Pilot On-Street Parking Changes to be Put into Place in Areas of East Lansing this Month

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that a pilot program will be implemented this month that will result in changes to on-street parking regulations in designated areas of some East Lansing neighborhoods.The purpose of the pilot ...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place June 21-22 in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2019 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will bring local, regional and national jazz acts to the heart of downtown East Lansing for a free, two-day festival that is not to be missed. This year’s festival wil...

D-Day Final Salute Program to Take Place at ELHCC on Sunday, June 9

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In observance of the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, the City of East Lansing will be hosting a Final Salute program on Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.The program will includ...

Three Traffic Signals to be Temporarily Turned Off in Downtown East Lansing on Tuesday, May 28

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Tuesday, May 28, three traffic signals in downtown East Lansing will be temporarily turned off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate electrical work related to the Park District redevelopment project.The traffic signals a...

13th Annual Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner to Take Place Wednesday, June 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows and Lansing Mayor Andy Schor will be hosting the 13^th Annual Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave. The f...

Water Main Replacement Project to Cause M.A.C. Avenue Lane Closures and Alley Closure

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning Tuesday, May 28, phase two of a water main replacement project related to the Center City District redevelopment project will be taking place in the eastern half of the alley located behind the Grand River Avenue businesses...

Grand River Avenue Sidewalk, Lane Closures for The Hub Redevelopment Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Sidewalk and intermittent lane closures along Grand River Avenue will begin Thursday, May 23 to accommodate the removal of a covered pedestrian walkway and streetscape/sidewalk improvements for The Hub redevelopment project...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Open Saturday, June 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, will officially open its doors for the 2019 summer season on Saturday, June 1. The 2019 season will run through Monday, Sept. 2.ELFAC is an interactive outdoo...

ELPD Attempting to Locate Juvenile Runaway

UPDATE (5/24/19): Alysse Imany Messieha, the juvenile runaway that the East Lansing Police Department was attempting to locate, has returned home safely.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently working to loc...

56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival Artist Awards Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) Artist Award Winners were announced this past weekend. They include:People’s Choice (City of East Lansing Purchase) Award – Darren Jones – 2D Mi...

Temporary Closure on Albert Avenue to Begin Monday, May 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that Albert Avenue, from Division Street to Bailey Street, will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, May 20. The road will re-open to traffic on Wednesday, May 22.During this time, con...

New Public Art Mural Project Currently Underway in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA), with support from the East Lansing Arts Commission, has entered into a partnership with the MSU Department of Art, Art History and Design to bring a four-year public ar...

Opening Day of East Lansing Farmers Market is Sunday, June 2

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Opening day of the 2019 East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) is just around the corner, taking place on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.There will be a special ringing of the &ldq...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.Buildings that will be closed include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansing Department of P...

Abbot Road Repairs to Cause Lane Closures on Monday, May 13

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the northbound lanes of Abbot Road, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed Monday, May 13. The lanes will re-open to traffic at the end of the day.During this time, const...

Wreath-Laying Ceremony to Take Place at ELHCC on Friday, May 24

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

Recycle! East Lansing to Take Place Saturday, June 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2019 Recycle! East Lansing event will take place Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Abbott Center, 1400-1500 Abbot Road. It is a rain-or-shine event.Recycle! East Lansing is a community recycling event geared to...

56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival Street and Parking Lot Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 178 artists and tens of thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing over the weekend of May 18-19. Festival hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 an...

Woodingham Pump Station Replacement Project to Begin Monday, May 6

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that construction to replace the Woodingham Pump Station will begin the week of Monday, May 6. The work is expected to continue through June 2020.During the work, Woodingham Drive will be perio...

ELPD to Host 2019 Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 7

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be serving as the host agency for Ingham County’s 2019 Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service, taking place on Tuesday, May 7 at 10 a.m. at the Ingham C...

56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place in Downtown East Lansing May 18-19

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 178 artists and tens of thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 18-19. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, M...

Michigan-Harrison Intersection Closure to Begin Monday, May 6

Community members are advised that underground construction work associated with the Infrastructure Restructure project will begin in the Michigan-Harrison intersection on Monday, May 6.During the work, Harrison Road traffic (traveling in both directions)...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Offering Summer High School Soccer League

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Starting this year, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts will offer a summer high school soccer league that plays at the East Lansing Soccer Complex, 3700 Coleman Road. The league is available for all...

Crystal Awards Recipients Honored at 2019 Community Reception

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Three recipients were honored at last night’s 2019 Crystal Awards community reception for their contributions to community life in East Lansing.Crystal Awards nominations are submitted by community members and the...

Arbor Day Tree Planting to Take Place at Pinecrest Elementary on Friday, April 26

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s annual Arbor Day tree planting with Pinecrest Elementary School students will take place Friday, April 26 at 3 p.m. in Henry Fine Park.Henry Fine Park is located on Winchester Drive at C...

Removal of Construction Crane to Cause Bogue Street Lane Closures Starting Tuesday, April 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning Tuesday, April 16, the northbound lanes of Bogue Street, between Waters Edge Drive and Grand River Avenue, will be closed in order to remove a construction crane from The Hub at East Lansing development site. The ...

City of East Lansing, MSU Announce 2019 One Book, One Community Selection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University have announced the book selection for the 2019 One Book, One Community (OBOC) program: “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by author ...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre and Riverwalk Theatre Partner for “The Wizard of Oz” Production

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) and Riverwalk Theatre are partnering to bring “The Wizard of Oz” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) stage, 819 Abbot Road, April 26-...

Media, Community Invited to Dedication Ceremony for Special Installation Honoring Sister Survivors

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media and community are invited to a dedication ceremony for a special installation honoring the sister survivors this Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. in downtown East Lansing’s Ann Street Plaza, c...

ELPD Responds to Civil Disturbance after Final Four Game

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Immediately following the Michigan State University men's NCAA Final Four basketball game on Saturday, April 6, a crowd gathered in the intersection of River Street and Waters Edge Drive in East Lansing.Approximately 30 min...

Mayors Make Friendly Wager over NCAA Final Four Game

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing, Mich. Mayor Mark Meadows and Lubbock, Texas Mayor Dan Pope have made a friendly wager over this Saturday’s NCAA Final Four game between Michigan State University and Texas Tech. The defeated team&...

Campus, City Leaders Stress Celebrating Safely Ahead of Final Four

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Leaders from Michigan State University and the City of East Lansing are urging fans to celebrate safely this coming weekend as the Spartans take on Texas Tech on Saturday evening in the NCAA men’s basketball Final...

Crystal Awards Reception to Take Place Thursday, April 18

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Council will host the 2019 Crystal Awards community reception on Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The reception is free and open to all communit...

Teal Prayer Flags to Line East Lansing’s Grand River Avenue in Support of Sexual Assault Survivors

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has partnered with the Parents of Sister Survivors Engage (POSSE) organization to install teal prayer flags along Grand River Avenue in support of sexual assault survivors. POSSE has been working si...

ELPD Responds to Post Basketball Game Disturbance

Immediately following the Michigan State University men's NCAA Elite Eight basketball game on Sunday, March 31, a crowd gathered to celebrate the outcome of the game in East Lansing. The crowd assembled in the 200 block of Cedar Street and it is estimated...

ELPD to Host “Raise a Ton, Put a Cop in Jail” Food Drive Event on Saturday, April 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a “Raise a Ton, Put a Cop in Jail” food drive event on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Patriarche Park (corner of Alton Road and Sagina...

City of East Lansing to Implement Priority Based Budgeting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At its meeting on Tuesday, March 26, East Lansing City Council approved a contract with ResourceX for its Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) product.PBB is a form of strategic budgeting that determines the priority and value of...

Consumers Energy Work to Begin along Michigan Avenue Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In preparation for the City of East Lansing’s Infrastructure Restructure sewer improvement project along Michigan Avenue, Consumers Energy will be replacing a gas main in the right-of-way on the north and south si...

Pre-Construction Work to Take Place on Kedzie Street for Sidewalk Replacement Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 100 block of Kedzie Street will be closed to through traffic from March 26-31 for pre-construction tree removal to accommodate an upcoming sidewalk replacement project. During this work, street parking will be suspended...

East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts Shares Community Survey Results

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Earlier this year, community members were invited to share input on the City of East Lansing’s update to its Five-Year Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Plan by attending public input meetings and/or par...

Employers Reminded to Register with the East Lansing Income Tax Department

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing employers are reminded to register with the East Lansing Income Tax Department if they have not done so already.Businesses can register by filling out the EL-SS-4 registration form, available at https://www.cit...

Community Invited to a Facilitated Panel and Community Conversation on Bans, Walls & Mass Shootings

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of recent hate acts that have occurred across the nation and world, the City of East Lansing, East Lansing Human Relations Commission, MSU College of Education and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan are ho...

Water Main Replacement Project to Cause Abbot Road Lane Closures and Alley Closure

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning Monday, March 25, a water main replacement project related to the Center City District redevelopment project will be taking place in the alley located behind the Grand River Avenue businesses between Abbot Road and M.A.C. A...

East Lansing Public Library to Host 8th Annual Books, Bites & Bids on Friday, April 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, will host its annual Books, Bites & Bids fundraising event on Friday, April 12 from 5:30-9 p.m., with a presentation at 6:45 p.m.Each year the library hosts this p...

Free Overnight Parking Offered at Specific Downtown East Lansing Locations on Saint Patrick’s Day

In an effort to encourage safe rides home on Saint Patrick’s Day, the City of East Lansing’s Parking Division has partnered with the East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) to provide free overnight parking at specific locations i...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts' Adult 4v4 Soccer League Starting in May

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are encouraged to register for the East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts’ (ELPRA) 2019 spring/summer Adult 4v4 Soccer League. The registration deadline is Friday, May 3.The Adult 4v4 Soccer L...

Registration Now Open for Spring/Summer Adult Softball Leagues

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) is currently accepting team registrations for its 2019 spring/summer adult softball leagues. The registration deadline is March 29.ELPRA offers a wide asso...

East Lansing Spring Road Weight Restrictions to be Posted On Friday, March 8

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing announced today that spring truck weight restrictions on City roads will be posted effective at 6 a.m. on Friday, March 8. The temporary weight restrictions help to reduce road damage caused by wint...

Tree Removal to Begin Thursday, March 7 along Michigan Avenue for Infrastructure Restructure Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that tree removal will begin on Thursday, March 7 along Michigan Avenue for the Infrastructure Restructure project.To accommodate the construction of new, much-needed underground sewers in the ...

Community Invited to Share Input on Update to Five-Year Parks & Recreation Plan at March 7 Meeting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A second public input meeting will be hosted this Thursday, March 7 to provide the community with an additional opportunity to share input that will assist the City of East Lansing in updating its Five-Year Parks, Recreatio...

Motorists Advised of Michigan Avenue Lane Closure

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that the inside westbound lane of Michigan Avenue, immediately west of Harrison Road, is closed due to a road base failure. Motorists should prepare for a traffic shift to the right as they travel thro...

New FOIA Log and Online Form Now Available on City of East Lansing Website

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to provide increased transparency, a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) log and online form are now available to the public on the City of East Lansing’s website. These new online features can be f...

Underground Utility Work to Require Closures on Abbot Road, Albert Avenue Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that underground utility work associated with the Center City District project will require the closure of a portion of Abbot Road and Albert Avenue next week, March 4-10.Abbot Road will be clo...

Major Construction Project to Begin along Michigan Avenue this Spring

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A major construction project, entitled Infrastructure Restructure, will begin this spring in East Lansing, bringing much needed underground sewer improvements to Michigan Avenue, the Michigan-Harrison intersection and local streets i...

Community Advised of Sunday’s Forecast; Damaging Winds Possible

EAST LANSING, Mich. — According to the National Weather Service, damaging wind gusts of more than 60 mph are possible this Sunday, Feb. 24.These wind gusts could cause power outages, downed electrical wires, downed limbs/trees and dangerous driv...

City of East Lansing Officials and Staff to Participate in 29th Annual Walk for Warmth

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A group of City of East Lansing officials and staff are proud to be participating in the Capital Area Community Services (CACS) 29th Annual Walk for Warmth on Saturday, February 23.Those participating include East Lansing M...

ELPD Accepting Applications for 2019 Citizens’ Police Academy

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently accepting applications for its 2019 Citizens’ Police Academy.Community members interested in learning more about the criminal justice system and the role of E...

City Offices Closed Monday, Feb. 18 in Observance of Presidents' Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A number of City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day.Closures will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansi...

Community Advised of Overnight, Early Morning Weather Forecast

EAST LANSING, Mich. — According to the National Weather Service, a wintry mix and possible ice accumulation is in the forecast for southern and mid-Michigan tonight and into Wednesday morning.This weather event is expected to begin at 10 p.m. to...

Community Invited to Participate in One Book, One Community Selection Process

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing-MSU One Book, One Community (OBOC) Committee is in the process of selecting the book for the 2019 OBOC program and wants to hear from the community.Three books are on the Committee’s short list an...

City of East Lansing Offices Closed Thursday, Jan. 31 due to Weather Conditions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices and the East Lansing 54B District Court will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 31 due to the continuing emergency weather conditions impacting the State of Michigan. Non-essential staff have been advised not to...

City of East Lansing Offices Closed Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to Weather Conditions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices and the East Lansing 54B District Court will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to the emergency weather conditions impacting the State of Michigan. Non-essential staff have been advised not to...

East Lansing 54B District Court Closed Wednesday, Jan. 30

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will be closed to the public on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 due to the inclement weather conditions.Court offices will ...

Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Coleman Road Extension Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. —The Clinton County Road Commission, in partnership with the City of East Lansing, will hold a public information meeting for the upcoming Coleman Road Extension Project.The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the E...

Trash, Recycling Collection Delayed in East Lansing due to Cold Weather Conditions

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Due to the predicted cold weather conditions, the East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW) will be delaying trash and recycling collection on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in order to reduce resident and staff time outdoors.Begin...

Sidewalk Snow Removal Enforcement Suspended Until Friday Evening in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With cold temperatures in the forecast over the next couple days, City of East Lansing officials are suspending the enforcement of sidewalk snow and ice removal until 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1.This will allow additional time...

East Lansing City Manager Declares Snow Emergency, City Facilities Closing Early at 12:30 p.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — After consultation with the East Lansing Mayor, East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas has declared a snow emergency. City of East Lansing offices will be closing early at 12:30 p.m. today, Jan. 28 and all evening meeting...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring Two Productions to the Stage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will bring “My Name is Rumpelstiltskin” and “The Twelve Dancing Princess” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) stage, 819 Abbot Road, Feb. 8-10 and Feb. 15-17.Friday shows wi...

East Lansing Warming Centers to be Available this Week in Response to Extreme Cold

UPDATE (1/29/18): The East Lansing Hannah Community Center will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 30; however, the East Lansing Public Library will remain open to serve as a warming center for the day.EAST LANSING, Mich. — With extremely cold tempera...

East Lansing Children’s Concert Series to Feature Live Music on Three Saturdays this February

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Children’s Concert Series returns this February, featuring three Saturdays of live musical entertainment for children of all ages. The concerts are free and open to all.The concerts will take plac...

East Lansing Solar Park Becomes Operational

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Lansing Board of Water & Light, in partnership with Michigan Energy Options and Pivot Energy, celebrated the opening of East Lansing Solar Park today, located on Burcham Drive in East Lansing. The park, which became...

56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival’s Artist Application Deadline is Jan. 31

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The artist application deadline for the 56th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) is just around the corner. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 in downtown East Lansing.Artist and emerging ...

East Lansing 54B District Court to be closed Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 for Physical Case Inventory

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the East Lansing 54B District Court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, Feb. 1. The court will be conducting a p...

Community Members Invited to Share Input on Update to Five-Year Parks & Recreation Plan

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing community members are invited to share input that will assist the City of East Lansing in updating its Five-Year Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Plan.The updated plan will be adopted in 2020 and wil...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 21 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices and facilities, with the exception of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayOffices and facilities that will be...

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2019 Crystal Awards

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking community nominations for the 2019 Crystal Awards.Community members are encouraged to help honor East Lansing’s unsung heroes by submitting nominations for deserving c...

Media Invited to MLK Commission’s MLK Holiday Art Contest Unveiling and Check Presentation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media and community are invited to two special events that will be hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan next week.MLK Holiday Art Contest UnveilingThe Dr. Martin Luther King, J...

Survey Shows People are Very Satisfied with the East Lansing 54B District Court for Fifth Year

EAST LANSING, Mich. – For the fifth year, the East Lansing 54B District Court received high marks from the public regarding their experiences with the court.Using a survey that was administered in courts statewide, the 54B District Court asked c...

Members Sought to Serve on “Planning for Hannah Community Center’s Future” Advisory Committee

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing is currently seeking community volunteers to serve on a newly established “Planning for Hannah Community Center’s Future” Advisory Committee.This special advisory commi...

Mobilization of Park District Planning Area Redevelopment Site to Begin Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Mobilization of the Park District Planning Area redevelopment site is expected to begin next week, with sidewalk closures to be put into place for the first phase of the project by as early as Wednesday, Dec. 26.The initial closures ...

City Seeks Applicants for 2019 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing is currently accepting applications for its 2019 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program.The application, available online at www.cityofeastlansing.com/emergingleaders, must be submitted by 5 p.m. on ...

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Approves $219,000 Grant for Bailey Park Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board recently approved a $219,000 grant application from the City of East Lansing for a future improvement project at Bailey Park.Pending ap...

City of East Lansing’s Corrective Action Plan for Pension Obligations Approved by State

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s Corrective Action Plan (CAP), submitted in pursuant to the new Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act (Public Act 202), was recently approved by the Michigan Department ...

City Implements Lead Service Line Replacement Plan in Response to Recent MDEQ Rule Change

EAST LANSING, Mich. – This past June, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) finalized a change to its Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), expanding the obligations and responsibilities of local municipalities as it relates to water ser...

City of East Lansing Welcomes New Income Tax Administrator

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing has hired a new, full-time income tax administrator to help ensure that the new, voter-approved East Lansing income tax is administered accurately and to serve as a point of contact for employers, r...

All of us Express Children’s Theatre to Host “The Wizard of Oz” Auditions for Adults and Youth

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will be hosting open auditions for the upcoming musical production of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” at the East Lansing Hannah Communi...

ELFD Training in Downtown East Lansing to Require Temporary Road Closure on Wednesday, Oct. 17

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) will be conducting Fire Department Connection (FDC) training on the north side of the Charles Street Parking Garage in downtown East Lansing on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Due to the requir...