54B District Court Closing Early on Friday, Aug. 18

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin announces that the court will be closed to the public on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 3-4:30 p.m. for the server migration of the court’s case mana...

Interior and Exterior Cleaning and Painting of the Water Tower at Gordon Guyer Park

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Department of Public Works would like to make residents aware of the upcoming interior and exterior cleaning and painting of the water tower at Gordon Guyer Park, located at the intersection of Prescott Dri...

City Manager Announces New ELPD Chief

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas has announced that Larry Sparkes will serve as the new chief of the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD).Chief Sparkes was part of a competitive hiring process for the ELPD chief po...

ELPD Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

UPDATE: The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has notified next of kin and is now releasing the identification of the driver pronounced deceased at the scene of yesterday’s fatal hit-and-run accident on northbound US 127.The deceased is 27-y...

Author Saroo Brierley to Kick off 2017 One Book, One Community Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to meet Saroo Brierley, author of “A Long Way Home,” as he kicks off the 2017 One Book, One Community (OBOC) program with a special visit to the East Lansing-Michigan State ...

Great Lakes Folk Festival Road and Parking Lot Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. —The MSU Museum will present the 2017 Great Lakes Folk Festival (GLFF) Aug. 11-13 in downtown East Lansing.The GLFF offers a one-of-a-kind mix of music and dance stages, demonstrations of traditional arts and storytelling, au...

City of East Lansing Launches 2017 Community Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched its 2017 Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by Meijer and Gigi’s Cupcakes East Lansing. The contest deadline is Sunday, October 15, 2017 at midnight.Community membe...

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

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will bring “Shrek the Musical Jr.” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) stage, 819 Abbot Road, July 28-30 and Aug. 4-5.Friday shows wi...

ELPD Responds to Gunshots Fired in East Lansing, Suspect Arrested

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road, at approximately 1:20 a.m. today, July 24 on a report of a man firing multiple gunshots into the air.Upon arrival, officers ...

National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck Event to Take Place Tuesday, Aug. 1

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. 1 from 6-8 p.m...

ELFD Annual Water Rescue Training to Take Place Today, July 19

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Fire Department’s (ELFD) annual water rescue training will be taking place today, July 19 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Lake Lansing North Park, 6260 E. Lake Drive in Haslett.ELFD’s firefighter pa...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Host 2017 Summer Splash

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to the 2017 Summer Splash - a poolside celebration that will come alive at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center on Wednesday, July 26.This popular community event will take place from 11:30 a...

Construction to Cause Temporary Closures on Abbey Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Cape seal work will begin tomorrow afternoon on Abbey Road in East Lansing, between West and Coolidge roads and Coolidge and Marfitt roads.There will be three phases for this work, during which the roadway will be closed to...

Media Invited to Special Check Presentation for East Lansing Fire Department on Monday, July 17

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Members of the media and community are invited to a special check presentation for the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) on Monday, July 17 at noon at Fire Station 1, 1700 Abbot Road.The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing and t...

ELPD to Host “Fill the SWAT Bus with Food” Event on Saturday, July 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a "Fill the SWAT Bus with Food" event this Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Patriarche Park (corner of Alton Road and Saginaw Street).All donations...

Center City District Redevelopment Due Diligence Report Received for Review

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing received late this afternoon the Center City District redevelopment project’s due diligence report from Development Strategies.The City has two business days (until close of business Tuesd...

Play in the Park Brings Outdoor Fun to the Young and Young at Heart this July

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s popular Play in the Park events will take place on three Tuesday evenings this July in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.This interactive children’s entertainment series features family ...

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 Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.Closures on Tuesday, July 4 will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works, the East Lansing 54...

Second Phase of East Lansing City Hall Construction to Begin Wednesday, July 5

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The second phase of the construction project adjacent to East Lansing City Hall is slated to begin on Wednesday, July 5.The second phase of the project is anticipated to take approximately four weeks to complete an...

East Lansing’s Summer Concert Series Kicks off this July

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2017 Summer Concert Series will kick off this July in downtown East Lansing’s Ann Street Plaza (corner of M.A.C. and Albert avenues).This FREE, popular music series will take p...

East Lansing’s Moonlight Film Festival Kicks off this July

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2017 Moonlight Film Festival will kick off this July, featuring FREE movies shown on a big, outdoor screen in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court Park.The 2017 Moonlight Film Festival wi...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place this Weekend in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival will transform downtown East Lansing into a world class jazz venue featuring the best in local, regional, national and international jazz musicians this weekend, June 23-24.The fes...

East Lansing’s Dates Have Changed for AARP Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Phone Survey

EAST LANSING, Mich. — This past May, it was reported that the City of East Lansing was selected by national non-profit agency AARP to take part in a phone survey project as part of the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program.While the phone ...

Mayors Announce 11th Annual Ramadan Unity Dinner

LANSING, MI -- Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows are proud to announce the 2017 Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner, to be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing.  This year marks...

East Lansing 54B District Court to be Closed this Friday, June 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will be closed to the public this Friday, June 16 for staff training.Court offices will not be open for walk-in arraign...

Nicole McPherson Steps into New Role as City’s Engineering Administrator

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Earlier this month, Nicole McPherson stepped into a new role as the City of East Lansing’s engineering administrator.McPherson formerly served as the City’s assistant engineering admini...

Gordon Guyer Park Dedication to Take Place Thursday, June 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. – A dedication ceremony for the newly named Gordon Guyer Park, 1065 Prescott Drive, will take place on Thursday, June 15.A community celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. and a brief program will follow at 6 p.m. Commu...

Construction Adjacent to East Lansing City Hall to Cause Sidewalk and Entrance Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. – To accommodate the first phase of a construction project planned for East Lansing City Hall, there will be sidewalk closures along Linden Street on the south side of City Hall and along Abbot Road on the west side ...

City Issues Statement in Response to Federal Lawsuit

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is issuing the statement below in response to a federal lawsuit that has been filed and a media advisory that has been issued by the Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys on behalf of The Country Mil...

The Verve Pipe to Kick Off ELPL’s Summer Reading Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library’s (ELPL) 2017 Summer Reading Program will kick off with an exciting, free, all-ages concert featuring The Verve Pipe on Sunday, June 11 from 2-3 p.m. at ELPL, 950 Abbot Road.The Mic...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Reductions on Exit Ramps to Trowbridge Road Beginning Tomorrow Morning

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, there will be lane reductions and traffic shifts on the exit ramps from US-127 and I-496 to Trowbridge Road.The lane reductions will accommodate a sewer repair on the south side ...

East Lansing Selected to Take Part in AARP Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Phone Survey

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has been selected by national non-profit agency AARP to take part in a phone survey project as part of the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program.The phone survey will take place July 6-21 and ...

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 29 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...

Meditative Labyrinth to be Dedicated at Patriarche Park

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Members of the community and media are invited to a special dedication ceremony for a new meditative labyrinth at Patriarche Park, created by Kenneth Hunter and supported by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.The dedicatio...

Wreath Laying Ceremony to Take Place at ELHCC this Saturday, May 27

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 Monument this Saturday, May 27 at 9 a.m.The City of East L...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Open Saturday, June 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, will officially open its doors for the 2017 summer season on Saturday, June 3. The 2017 season will run through Monday, Sept. 4.ELFAC is an interacti...

East Lansing Lifeguard Team Receives Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award

EAST LANSING, Mich. – For the third year in a row, the Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts lifeguard team has received Jeff Ellis & Associates’ prestigious Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award.Based on four u...

54th Annual East Lansing Art Festival Artist Awards Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 54th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) 2017 Artist Award Winners have been announced. They include:

• Conrad Kaufman – Painting – MSU Student Book Store
• William Ortman – Glass –...

Opening Day of East Lansing Farmer’s Market is Sunday, June 4

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Opening day of the 2017 East Lansing Farmer’s Market (ELFM) is just around the corner, taking place on Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.There will be a special ringing of t...

Recycle! East Lansing to Take Place Saturday, June 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 2017 Recycle! East Lansing event will take place Saturday, June 3 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...

All of us Express Children’s Theatre to Host “Shrek the Musical Jr.” Auditions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will be hosting open auditions for the upcoming production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot ...

54th Annual East Lansing Art Festival Street and Parking Lot Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 54th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 174 artists and tens of thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing this weekend, May 20-21.To accommodate the festival, there will be a number of street and pa...

All of us Express Children’s Theatre to Host Spring Gala

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will be hosting its first-ever Spring Gala on Thursday, May 25 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.The event will featur...

ELPL Raising Funds to Bring Pop-Up Library to East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is continuing to raise funds to bring a Pop-Up Library to East Lansing.Pop-Up Libraries are low-speed, electric vehicles specially customized to transport and display library materials...

East Lansing Police Chief Jeff Murphy to Retire Following More Than 30 Years of Dedicated Service

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing Police Chief Jeff Murphy has announced that he will be retiring from the City of East Lansing following more than 30 years of dedicated service. His last day with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be Friday,...

54th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place in Downtown East Lansing May 20-21

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 54th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring more than 170 artists and tens of thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 20-21. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on S...

City of East Lansing Announces 2017 Crystal Awards Recipients

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Four deserving recipients were honored at last night’s 30th Annual Crystal Awards at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.

The Crystal Awards honor the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals, groups, orga...

ELPD Investigates Attempted Bank Robbery

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Just after 4 p.m. today, April 27, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to an attempted bank robbery at the Bank of America in the 1300 block of W. Lake Lansing Road.The suspect entered the business and appro...

Arbor Day Tree Planting to Take Place at Pinecrest Elementary on Friday, April 28

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing’s annual Arbor Day tree planting with Pinecrest Elementary School students will take place Friday, April 28 at 3 p.m. in Henry Fine Park.Henry Fine Park is located on Winchester D...

All of us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring 3rd Annual Young Playwrights’ Festival to the Stage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will present the 3rd Annual Young Playwrights’ Festival (YPF) on Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.T...

City of East Lansing, MSU Announce 2017 One Book, One Community Selection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University announce the book selection for the 2017 One Book, One Community (OBOC) program: “A Long Way Home” by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose.“...

East Lansing City Clerk’s Office Open Saturday to Issue, Receive Absentee Voter Ballots

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Clerk’s office, 410 Abbot Road, will have special hours this Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to issue and receive absentee voter ballots for the May 2, 2017 Election.  

The last...

City Manager Announces New East Lansing Finance Director

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas has announced that Jill Feldpausch will serve as the City of East Lansing’s new finance director effective immediately.Feldpausch previously served as the City’s ...

Crystal Awards Reception to Take Place Thursday, April 27

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Council will host the 2017 Crystal Awards community reception on Thursday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The reception is free and open to all communit...

CRC to Host Earth Day Event this Saturday, April 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Community Relations Coalition (CRC) is excited to host The Big Green Gig – a special Peace and Earth Day celebration – on Saturday, April 22 from 3-6 p.m. at Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. East...

Prime Time to Host Pets for Seniors Fair on Tuesday, April 18

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Prime Time Seniors’ Program will host its second Pets for Seniors Fair on Tuesday, April 18 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.This event is offered in pa...

Sidewalk Improvements Currently Underway in the City of East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a part of a carryover from the City of East Lansing’s 2016 hazardous sidewalk contract, a number of sidewalk improvements will be taking place around the community over the next few months, with all work slated...

Harrison Road Sewer Repair Update

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning this Friday, April 14, Harrison Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Kalamazoo Street and Michigan Avenue.Traffic shifts will be in place to accommodate the lane reductions and, at this point...

East Lansing is Flagship City for Nation-Wide Life is a Cycle Bike Event

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce that it is a flagship city for the nation-wide Life is a Cycle bike event.My City Bikes has teamed up with 18 cities nation-wide, including the City of East Lansing, to host t...

Target Announces Plans to Open New Store in Proposed Center City District Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Target Corporation announced today its plans to open a new store in the Center City District mixed-use redevelopment project recently proposed for downtown East Lansing.The downtown East Lansing location would be one of a n...

Sewer Repair to Cause Lane Closures on Harrison Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning today, April 11, the two northbound lanes of Harrison Road will be reduced to one lane and shifted to the center left turn lane between Kalamazoo Street and Michigan Avenue.The lane closures will accommodate the r...

ELPL to Host an Evening with Sam J. Striker, PhD

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Join the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) this Wednesday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. for An Evening with Sam J. Striker, PhD: Decoding Afghanistan through the Lens of Social Science.For more than sixteen years, Afghanistan has occupied...

ELPL to Host 6th Annual Books, Bites & Bids Fundraising Event on Friday, April 21

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to the East Lansing Public Library’s (ELPL) 6th Annual Books, Bites & Bids fundraising event, which will be taking place on Friday, April 21 from 5:30-9 p.m. With the library&...

Portion of Northern Tier Trail to be Closed Intermittently for Tree Trimming

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Community members are advised that a portion of the Northern Tier Trail will be closed intermittently this week to accommodate tree trimming by Ayles Tree Service.The work will be taking place along the trail between the Ha...

BWL to Perform Overhead Power Line Maintenance Work along Saginaw Street this April

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing has been notified by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) that overhead power line maintenance work will be performed on Saginaw Street this April.The Lansing Board of Water and Light (B...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring “Pinocchio” to the Stage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will bring “Pinocchio” to the Riverwalk Theatre stage, 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, April 21-23 and April 28-30.Friday shows will take place at 7 p.m...

ELPD Investigating Incident Involving a Suspected Police Impersonator

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently investigating an incident that occurred in the City of East Lansing involving a suspected police impersonator.On March 27, 2017, an individual reported to ELPD that, while walkin...

East Lansing Receives Additional $469,000 in Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage Funding

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has been awarded an additional $469,000 in Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage funding to construct an extension of the Northern Tier Trail through Albert A. White Memorial Park and infill gaps i...

ELPD to Host First-Ever Open House for Community

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD), 409 Park Lane, will be hosting its first-ever Open House on Thursday, April 6 from 5-8 p.m. This event is free and open to all community members. The event will feature demonstrati...

ELPL Seeking Local Businesses, Organizations to Participate in Upcoming Teen Job Fair

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is looking to connect young people in the East Lansing area with businesses and organizations offering employment and job training opportunities for teens.ELPL will be hosting its firs...

Downtown East Lansing Chili Cook-Off to Take Place Saturday, April 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Community members are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare their taste buds for the Downtown Chili Cook-Off, taking place Saturday, April 1 from noon-4 p.m. in downtown East Lansing. The event is free and open to ...

ELPD, MSUPD to Increase Drunk Driving Patrols during Saint Patrick’s Day, NCAA Tournament

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Police Department and Michigan State University Police Department will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from March 16-29.During this time frame, extra patrols will be out in t...

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

EAST LANSING, Mich. – 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...

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 2017 spring/summer adult softball leagues. The registration deadline is March 24.ELPRA offers a wide asso...

East Lansing Suspends Spring Weight Restrictions

The City of East Lansing has announced that spring truck weight restrictions have been suspended as of 6 a.m. today, March 13.

City to Offer Curbside Storm Debris Collection to East Lansing Residents

UPDATE (3/20/17): DPW crews are continuing to collect residents' storm debris at the curb and expect to have the first pass-through of the City completed by tomorrow, March 21. Residents are asked to have all storm debris to the curb by no later ...

Drain Maintenance Work to Cause Intermittent Closures on Northern Tier Trail

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing will be performing drain maintenance work along the Friegal and Taylor Drains within the city limits over the next few weeks. View map (PDF). Work is expected to begin as early as this Friday, March...

East Lansing Police Department Posts Departmental Policies Online

EAST LANSING, Mich. – In response to feedback gathered at the East Lansing Police Department’s (ELPD) Police Community Forum last October, all of ELPD’s departmental policies have been posted online.“ELPD’...

City Receives Community Forestry Funds for Street Tree Inventory, Canopy Assessment

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing has received $17,000 in Community Forestry Grant funds to be used towards a street tree inventory update and Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment. The City received the funds through a competitive gra...

Cities of Lansing, East Lansing to Request Fire Authority Feasibility Study

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Cities of Lansing and East Lansing plan to request that Plante Moran conduct a study of the feasibility of creating a fire authority for the leadership and administration of the two municipal fire departments.The cities...

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

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A number of City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.Closures will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansi...

East Lansing Spring Road Weight Limits to be Re-Posted this Friday

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing announced this week that spring truck weight limits on City roads will be re-posted, effective at 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. The temporary weight restrictions help to reduce road damage caused by wi...

Sewer Repair to Cause Intermittent Lane Closure on Harrison Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Beginning today, Feb. 15, the outside lane of northbound Harrison Road, between Kalamazoo Street and Michigan Avenue, will be closed intermittently to facilitate the repair of a sewer line. The repairs are expected to take ...

New Social Justice Reading Group for Children to Explore Racial Justice this February at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to join the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), Michigan State University (MSU) and the Greater Lansing Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for the second Social Justice Reading Group for...

City Council Adopts Resolution Affirming East Lansing’s Commitment to Civil Liberties for all People

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Council adopted a resolution at its meeting yesterday affirming the City of East Lansing’s commitment to the preservation of civil liberties for all people within its borders.The resolution recog...

Media Invited to ELFD Ice Rescue Training Today

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the local media are invited to an East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) ice rescue training today, Feb. 1 from 2-2:30 p.m.The training will be taking place on a frozen lake located on the grounds of the MSU Federal...

Delayed Opening for East Lansing’s Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The opening of East Lansing’s pop-up ice skating rink will be delayed as additional time is needed for the ice to fully freeze.The rink will be closed to the public tomorrow, Feb. 1 and community members are encou...

East Lansing Temporarily Suspends Spring Road Weight Limits

The City of East Lansing announced today that spring truck weight limits on City roads will be temporarily suspended beginning at  6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink Returns to Valley Court Park this February

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing’s pop-up ice skating rink will make its return to Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, this February.The rink will be free and open to the general public Feb. 1-28, weather permitting. Skate ...

East Lansing 54B District Court to be Closed Friday, Jan. 27

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 Friday, January 27, 2017.  The court will be conducting a Physical Case Inventory, whic...

First Phase of East Lansing WRRF Improvement Project Wraps Up

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Councilmembers and City staff participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the East Lansing Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in celebration of the completion of the firs...

M.A.C. Avenue Garage to be Closed Jan. 23-Aug. 25 for Renovation

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The M.A.C. Avenue Garage, located under the East Lansing Marriott at University Place at 310 M.A.C. Ave. in downtown East Lansing, will be closed to all traffic for a renovation project beginning Monday, Jan. 23. The projec...

East Lansing Spring Road Weight Limits to Take Effect Wednesday, Jan. 18

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing announced today that spring truck weight limits on City roads will take effect at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The temporary weight restrictions help to reduce road damage caused by winter thaw and...

Sweetheart Ball to Take Place Feb. 7 & 8 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Sweetheart Ball will take place Feb 7 and Feb. 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.Children and one or more of their favorite adults are invited to enjoy a night of music, danc...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 16 in Observance of 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. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Offices and facilities that will be cl...

ELPL Partners with MSU to Launch New Social Justice Reading Group for Children

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A new reading group for children is launching on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL).ELPL is partnering with Michigan State University (MSU) to offer a monthly Social Justice Reading Group aimed at c...

Media Invited to Special Check Presentation for MLK Commission

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media are invited to a special check presentation for the Greater Lansing Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission on Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abb...

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2017 Crystal Awards

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking community nominations for the 2017 Crystal Awards.

Community members are encouraged to help honor East Lansing’s unsung heroes by submitting nominations for deserving c...

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

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

East Lansing Basketball Club Donates $6,250 to Middle School Interscholastic Sports Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Basketball Club’s “Let the Tradition Continue” Committee recently made a generous $6,250 donation to the City of East Lansing’s Middle School Interscholastic Sports P...

Brody Complex Sewer Work Could Cause Discolored Water

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing's contractor is continuing the lining of the 36" interceptor sewer through MSU’s Brody Complex, from Michigan Avenue to the Red Cedar River.The work consists of cleaning the ...

Finance Director Mary Haskell Retires After 17 Years of Dedicated Service

EAST LANSING, Mich. –Finance Director Mary Haskell is retiring this month after 17 years of dedicated service to the City of East Lansing.Haskell began working for the City in November 1999 as the deputy treasurer and was soon promoted to budget...

Suspect Charged with CSC in Incident Outside of Downtown East Lansing Business

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Grant Anthony-Williams Perry, a 19-year-old from Royal Oak, was arraigned yesterday in the East Lansing 54B District Court in connection to a sexual assault case the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has been investigat...

City of East Lansing Holiday Closures & Collections

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A number of City of East Lansing offices will be closed in observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.City Hall, DPW and 54B District CourtEast Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of P...

Mayor Mark Meadows Appointed to the NLC Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2017 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC...

City Seeks Applicants for 2017 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing is now accepting applications for its 2017 Emerging Leaders Program.The application, available online at www.cityofeastlansing.com/emergingleaders, must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, January 20,...

Tickets for the 32nd Annual MLK Luncheon Now Available

LANSING, Mich. — Tickets are now available for the Greater Lansing Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission’s 32nd Annual Luncheon. The luncheon, held each year to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....

East Lansing City Council and School Board to Jointly Adopt Resolution Affirming Inclusion

EAST LANSING, Mich. – In light of a number of recent incidents, including the mailing of a photocopied hate letter to the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing, the City of East Lansing and East Lansing Public School District are joining forces to ...

Delayed Opening for City of East Lansing Offices on Monday, Dec. 12

 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to the inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, several City of East Lansing offices will have delayed openings tomorrow, Dec. 12.

• The East Lansing Hannah Community Center will be opening at 9 a.m.
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East Lansing 54B District Court to Close Early this Friday, Dec. 9

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin announces that the court will be closed to the public this Friday, December 9, 2016 from 3-4:30 p.m.Court offices will not be open for walk-in arraignments o...

City to Offer Special Holiday Recycling & Refuse Collection Programs

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing will offer extra recycling days, no-fee holiday refuse collection and Christmas tree recycling to residents this holiday season.Extra Recycling Days East Lansing residents are encouraged to...

City of East Lansing Now Accepting Applications for FY 2017-2018 Grant Programs

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Applications are now available for funding under the City of East Lansing’s 2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, 2017-2018 Human Services Grant Program and new 2017-2018 Mini Grant Program.T...

Ingham County’s 2016 Shop with a Cop to Take Place Saturday, Dec. 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Approximately 100 area children, 100 area police officers and 100 civilian volunteers will participate in Ingham County’s 2016 Shop with a Cop program, taking place Saturday, Dec. 3.

This special event provides les...

Pavement Restoration Work to Cause Lane Reduction on Lake Lansing Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Pavement restoration work will cause eastbound Lake Lansing Road, between Coolidge Road and Marfitt Road, to be reduced to one lane beginning tomorrow Dec. 1.

During the work, eastbound traffic will be shifted to the inside ...

ELFD Responds to Residential Fire on Groton Way

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) responded to a fire at an East Lansing residence, 1985 Groton Way, this morning. The two occupants of the home were able to evacuate with no injuries.

The call came in to ELFD at appro...

Remembering Pearl Harbor - 75th Anniversary Event to Take Place Sunday, Dec. 11 in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing and East Lansing Rotary Club will be co-hosting a Remembering Pearl Harbor – 75th Anniversary event on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Ab...

Register for Shaping the Avenue 101: Form-based Code Informational Kick-off Meetings

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing in partnership with the City of Lansing, Meridian Township, Lansing Township, and the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) would like to invite community members to attend Shaping the Avenue...

Winter Glow to Bring Seasonal Fun to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — There is something for everyone at the popular, annual Winter Glow event – East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival.

This winter-inspired tradition will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3 in downtown East Lansing and will feature...Read on...

Green Friday (& Saturday too!) to Take Place in Downtown East Lansing Dec. 2-3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Green Friday (& Saturday too!) – downtown East Lansing’s special version of the popular day-after-Thanksgiving Black Friday sales – will take place December 2-3, 2016.

Holiday shoppers will enjoy a variety of sales and specia...Read on...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

EAST LANSING, Mich. – City of East Lansing offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.

City offices closed Nov. 24-25 will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works, the...Read on...

East Lansing Named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized the City of East Lansing with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award.

East Lansing was part of the largest application round in the BFC program’s 13-year history. In to...Read on...

Fall Bulk Leaf Collection Extended on City’s West Side

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW) has extended fall bulk leaf collection on the City of East Lansing’s west side, with a fourth week of collection scheduled for the week of Nov. 28.

The west side includes the west...Read on...

Construction Work to Take Place on Delta Street Tomorrow, Nov. 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Delta Street, between Grand River Avenue and Valley Court (including the Delta-Valley Court intersection), will be under construction throughout the day on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Work will include milling and repaving of the roadway...Read on...

Prime Time Director Elected President of the Michigan Association of Senior Centers Board

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Kelly Arndt, director of the East Lansing Prime Time Seniors’ Program, has been elected president of the Michigan Association of Senior Centers Board of Directors.

The association is comprised of 126 senior centers across the sta...Read on...

ELPL Offers Generation E Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Middle and High School Students

East Lansing, MI – November 7, 2016 – The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) and the Generation E Institute (GenEI) will be offering a free, two-day youth entrepreneurship Bootcamp on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 10 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at ELPL, 95...Read on...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring “A Little Princess” to the Stage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will bring “A Little Princess” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center stage, 819 Abbot Road, Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12.

Friday shows will take place at 7 p.m. and Saturday shows will...Read on...

Fire, Police Extremely Busy During Weekend of MSU vs. Michigan Game, Halloween Celebrations

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Last weekend’s MSU vs. Michigan football game and Halloween celebrations resulted in an extremely busy weekend for the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD).

According to ELFD, there were a...Read on...

Families Invited to Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages paren...

East Lansing Earns Perfect Municipal Equality Index Score

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation; the educational arm of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization; in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, has given...Read on...

City Announces 2016 East Lansing Community Photo Contest Winners

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The winners of the 2016 East Lansing Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by Meijer and Velvet A Candy Store, have been announced. Of the 326 photographs submitted, 13 were selected as winners:

- 1st Place – Dane Robison,...Read on...

East Lansing Joins Communities across the Country in Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. – At its Sept. 27 meeting, East Lansing City Council approved a resolution recognizing the celebration of Indigenous People’s Day on the second Monday of October each year. In past years, the date had been recognized as Columbus Day.
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City, East Lansing Rotary Club Partner to Raise Funds for Veterans Monument

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and East Lansing Rotary Club have partnered to raise community funds for a Veterans Monument, which will honor all veterans from the East Lansing community who have bravely served in the United Stat...

City Manager Announces New ELPD Chief

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas has announced that Jeff Murphy will serve as the new chief of the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD).

Chief Murphy has been serving as the interim chief of ELPD for the past six months ...Read on...