Posted on: June 28, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — With the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, community members are encouraged to take note of upcoming City of East Lansing office and building closures and are reminded of the City’s fireworks ordinanc...
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Posted on: June 23, 2022
UPDATE (6/25/22): The boil water advisory has been lifted. Learn more.
UPDATE (6/24/22): The boil water advisory for several properties in Meridian Township and three properties in East Lansing has been extended to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Learn mor...
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Posted on: June 22, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that the Spartan Housing Cooperative will be hosting an East Lansing Pride event this Saturday, June 25 from 4-7 p.m. in downtown East Lansing’s Albert EL Fresco.
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Greater Lansing Area Moms will be hosting the GLAM JAM Summer Kickoff at Albert EL Fresco this Thursday, June 23 from 4-7 p.m. in the Albert EL Fresco, located along Albert Avenue between Abbot Road and M.A.C. Avenue in ...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that the Albert-Milford intersection will be closed beginning Thursday, June 23 to accommodate roadway construction as a part of the Albert Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project.
The intersectio...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a Sector 4 Officer Meet & Greet for community members on Wednesday, June 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Henry Fine Park, located on Winchester Drive at Crown Boulevard.All community ...
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Three recipients were honored by the East Lansing City Council yesterday at the 2022 Crystal Awards community reception, which was hosted at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.
The Crystal Awards program is hosted annually by th...
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing voters are advised that absentee ballots for the August 2, 2022 State Primary Election will be available beginning Tuesday, June 21 in the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, for issuing...
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome Playa Bowls™ to downtown East Lansing.
This new downtown East Lansing business, located at 225 E. Grand River Ave., uses fresh, high-...
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Posted on: June 14, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to a Family Fun Day at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.The Family Fun Day will cap off the ELHCC’s 20th Anniversary celebration a...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, will be operating as a cooling center this week in response to the forecasted heat over the coming days.Community members in need of a place t...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — At its June 7, 2022 meeting, the East Lansing City Council approved a resolution acknowledging the history of Juneteenth and declaring Juneteenth a holiday in the City of East Lansing. The resolution can be viewed here.&...
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Posted on: June 10, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that Albert Avenue, from M.A.C. Avenue to the pedestrian skywalk in downtown East Lansing, will be closed on Monday, June 13 from approximately 7-10 a.m.The closure is to accommodate a construction cra...
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Posted on: June 8, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has heard from several community members today who have received scam calls from someone claiming to be with ELPD.Community members have reported that the scam caller or callers are...
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Posted on: June 8, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a Sector 2 Officer Meet & Greet for community members on Sunday, June 12 from 3-5 p.m. at Patriarche Park, 960 Alton Road.All community members are invited to stop by to m...
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Posted on: June 7, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid Michigan (MLK Commission), in partnership with Delta Dental of Michigan and the MSU Broad Art Lab, has officially announced the winners of the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Conte...
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Council will host the 2022 Crystal Awards community reception on Thursday, June 16 at 5 p.m. in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center’s Banquet Hall, 819 Abbot Road.This year, three recipients will be honored for...
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will be returning to downtown East Lansing June 17-18 with an amazing lineup of jazz musicians scheduled to perform on two outdoor stages.The festival is free and festival hours will be 3:30-1...
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Posted on: June 3, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Richard D. Ball has announced that the 54B District Court will be closed to the public on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10. The court will be conducting a physical case invent...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s annual flushing of water mains will begin Monday, June 6. The flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday for approximately three weeks. The 2022 flushing program w...
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Posted on: June 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission is resuming its Coffee & Conversation series this month in recognition of Pride Month.The upcoming Pride Month session will take place on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. at Foster Coffee Company,...
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Posted on: June 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce it will be hosting a number of community events this summer, including the Summer Concert Series, Play in the Park children’s entertainment series and a new, outdoor film series in part...
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Posted on: June 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that Harrison Road, at Northlawn Avenue, will be closed beginning Monday, June 6 to accommodate the installation of utilities as part of the East Glencairn Neighborhood Improvements Project.The interse...
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Posted on: June 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce the launch of the 2022 East Lansing Community Photo Contest.
To participate in the contest, community members of all ages are invited to show off their photographic t...
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Posted on: May 31, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will be hosting a benefit concert on Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.The benefit concert will feature a p...
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Posted on: May 24, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are encouraged to mark their calendars for opening day of the East Lansing Farmers Market’s (ELFM) 2022 season, which will be taking place on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Today and later this week, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is releasing additional video footage from the April 25 officer-involved shooting at 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road in East Lansing.“As a part of our...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.Offices and facilities that will be closed include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District C...
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
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 Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m.The City of East Lan...
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring more than 170 artists and thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing this weekend, May 21-22, 2022. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 ...
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that Albert Avenue, between Charles Street and M.A.C. Avenue, will be closed May 23-25.The closure will be in place each day from approximately 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to accommodate the installation of two bann...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Today, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) released all interior video footage obtained from the Meijer store related to the April 25 officer-involved shooting at 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road in East Lansing.“T...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of an improvement project at Patriarche Park on Monday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Patriarche Park is located at 960 Alton Road.The Patriarche Pa...
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Posted on: May 10, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. —Artist and multidisciplinary creative Ndubisi Okoye will begin painting “First Class,” a mural honoring the legacy of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Robert L. Green, in downtown East Lansing next week.
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Posted on: May 10, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The third installment of the “Life is a Groovy Opportunity” mural project is currently being painted on the north-facing wall of the Division Street Garage in downtown East Lansing.
This multi-year mural project began in 201...
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the White Park Trail Extension Project on Monday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at Albert A. White Memorial Park, 3283 E. Lake Lansing Road.The W...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the grand reopening of the Albert EL Fresco pedestrian-friendly area will take place on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 4 p.m. in the heart of downtown East Lansing.The Albert EL Fresco area will be...
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — During a press conference on Thursday, May 5, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) released video footage from an officer-involved shooting that took place on Monday, April 25 at the Meijer store at 1350 W. Lake Lansin...
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be holding a press conference to release video footage from the April 25 officer-involved shooting on Thursday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the East ...
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Posted on: May 3, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome More Than Vintage (MTV) to downtown East Lansing.This new downtown East Lansing business, located at 108 Division St., is owned and operated by Michigan...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing 54B District Court, 101 Linden Street, will be offering a Parking Fee Reduction Program throughout the month of May.The Parking Fee Reduction Program provides vehicle owners with unpaid parking tickets an o...
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Posted on: April 28, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC) will be holding a special meeting tonight, April 28 to hear a briefing from East Lansing Police Chief Kim Johnson on an officer-involved shooting that occurr...
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Posted on: April 28, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) is excited to bring “The Little Mermaid” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) stage, 819 Abbot Road, April 29-May1 and May 6-8.Friday shows will take place at 7 p.m. and Satu...
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Posted on: April 25, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 6:36 p.m. on Monday, April 25, officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) were dispatched to the Meijer store at 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road in East Lansing in response to a weapons complaint.The caller in...
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Posted on: April 21, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Students and teachers from area East Lansing Schools, in partnership with the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA), are bringing a K-12 Art Show to participating downtown East Lansing businesses beginning Saturday, April...
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Posted on: April 19, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The deadline for filing 2021 City of East Lansing income tax returns is May 2, 2022.This deadline applies to all residents and non-resident individuals along with any calendar year businesses. All businesses operating within the City...
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Posted on: April 18, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 174 artists and thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 21-22, 2022. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 and 10...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A series of mental health awareness murals were installed last week in downtown East Lansing, brought to the community by the Associated Students of Michigan State University’s (ASMSU) Mental Health Awareness Init...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Izzo Legacy Run/Walk/Roll will take place this Saturday, April 16, beginning at 9 a.m. To accommodate the race, there will be some street closures in East Lansing.Both northbound lanes...
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Posted on: April 13, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — In lieu of the annual in-person Books, Bites & Bids event, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be hosting an online fundraiser, titled Books, Baskets & Bids, from April 18-25.Books, Baskets and Bids invites ...
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Posted on: April 6, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the popular Albert EL Fresco pedestrian-friendly area will be making its return to downtown East Lansing’s Albert Avenue this May.Both lanes of Albert Avenue, from just east of the Albert Avenue Gar...
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Posted on: April 4, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Effective Tuesday, April 5, face masks will no longer be required at City of East Lansing public meetings, including meetings of the East Lansing City Council and East Lansing’s boards and commissions. People may choose to mask at an...
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Posted on: April 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission has announced the recipients of its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Cultural Arts Grant Program.The Cultural Arts Grant Program supports high-quality public art projects that encourage artistic expr...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park will re-open to the public for the 2022 spring, summer and fall seasons on Friday, April 1.The park is located at 6400 Abbot Road, adjacent to the E...
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Posted on: March 23, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the East Glencairn Neighborhood Improvements Project will resume the week of March 28, 2022 in East Lansing.
The project is continuing from 2021 and includes utility upgrades (water main re...
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Posted on: March 21, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Burcham Drive Water Valve Replacement Project has begun in East Lansing.
This construction project will involve spot water main valve replacement that will require intermittent...
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Posted on: March 11, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a series of Meet & Greets on a quarterly basis to provide community members with an opportunity to meet with their neighborhood sector officers in an informal setting.As a...
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Posted on: March 10, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Effective Monday, March 14, face masks will be optional for visitors and employees inside City of East Lansing buildings, with some exceptions. The face mask requirement will remain in place in congregate settings where peop...
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Posted on: February 18, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome Risky Studios to downtown East Lansing.
This new downtown East Lansing business is a multimedia production studio and creative co-working space located a...
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Posted on: February 17, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to celebrate diversity with the City of East Lansing at the Children’s Cultural Concert Series, which will feature three Saturdays of live musical entertainment for children of all ages.The concerts will...
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Posted on: February 15, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Several City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day.Offices and facilities that will be closed include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East L...
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The construction site for Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s (MSU Federal Credit Union) new seven-story office building in downtown East Lansing is getting a pop of color today with the installation of new, vibrant fenc...
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Posted on: February 11, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that public meetings for the City of East Lansing’s boards and commissions will be resuming the week of Feb. 14.
Community members are also advised that some public meeting locations are subject to change...
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Posted on: February 2, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that East Lansing City Hall and the East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closing early today, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. due to the winter storm.Community members are also reminded of these closur...
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Posted on: February 2, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised of several City of East Lansing office and facility closures due to today’s winter storm.
- The East Lansing Public Library and East Lansing Prime Time are closed today, Feb. 2.
- The East Lansing Hannah Commu...
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Posted on: February 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas, with consent from East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon, has declared a snow emergency in East Lansing ahead of a winter storm forecasted to result in significant accumulations in the mid-Michigan reg...
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Posted on: February 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing property owners are reminded that winter property taxes are due on Monday, Feb. 14. Property owners have several options for making payments:
- Credit card and e-check payments can be made online by visiting www.ci...
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Posted on: February 1, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that the professional deer removal scheduled to take place this winter in several of East Lansing’s parks has been completed.With the completion of these operations, there will no longer be ...
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Posted on: January 24, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Crystal Awards – an annual event hosted by the East Lansing City Council that serves to honor individuals, businesses, professionals, nonprofi...
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a Check Subject/Subject in the Roadway call on West Road near Abbey Road. A driver of a motor ve...
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Posted on: January 20, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to stop by the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, next Tuesday, Jan. 25 to help in celebrating ELHCC’s 20th Anniversary.There will be grab-and-go individually wrapped treats an...
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Posted on: January 19, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is seeking feedback from residents and businesses on a proposed ordinance change and related policy resolution that would expand the locations and number of licensed food trucks (mobile food vending units) au...
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Posted on: January 18, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — At approximately 5:15 a.m. today, officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a Check Subject/Subject in the Roadway call on West Road near Abbey Road. Upon initial investigation, officers ...
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Posted on: January 14, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing City Council meeting this past Tuesday, Jan. 11, City Council approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 1511 – an ordinance to regulate moped use and parking within the City.The ordinance...
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Posted on: January 10, 2022
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...
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Posted on: January 10, 2022
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. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Offices and facilities that will be closed inclu...
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning January 5, 2022, the majority of public meetings for the City of East Lansing’s boards and commissions will be canceled through the end of the month due to the significant spread of COVID-19 in the community.East Lansing Ci...
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
UPDATE (2/14/22): Capacity limits have been lifted at the library.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be resuming capacity limits in the library building due to the significant spr...
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Posted on: December 30, 2021
EAST LANSING, Mich. — With New Year’s celebrations expected this weekend in East Lansing, the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) encourages residents, family members and guests to celebrate safely and responsibly.
Here are a few safety tips to k...
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Posted on: December 22, 2021
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 conducting a second round of deer removal.Beginning January 3, 2022 through March 31...
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Posted on: November 9, 2021
EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the Tuesday, Nov. 9 East Lansing City Council meeting, the administration of the oath of office for the newly elected East Lansing City Councilmembers took place and East Lansing’s new mayor and mayor pro tem were elected and swor...
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Posted on: August 10, 2021
EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of the latest mask recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the City of East Lansing will be resuming indoor mask requirements th...
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Posted on: July 9, 2021
EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a part of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project” (Place Project), the DDA and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum) have p...
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has allocated $43,000 to launch an Outdoor Area Expansion and Beautification Grant Program in support of downtown East Lansing businesses.The purpose of the program is to provide ...
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