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ELPD Provides Update on Efforts to Keep the Community Safe, Encourages Personal Safety

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of recent incidents and concerns regarding safety in downtown East Lansing, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is providing an update on efforts to keep the community safe and encouraging community members and visitor...

East Lansing Welcomes the World to Take Place Friday, Sept. 30

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Welcomes the World event will be making its return to the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, on Friday, Sept. 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

International students and families are invited to come m...

Fall Water Main Flushing to Begin in East Lansing on Monday, Sept. 26

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing will begin its fall 2022 flushing of water mains on Monday, Sept. 26. The flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday for approximately three weeks.The flushing program will t...

City of East Lansing Chosen for Six-Month Project to Improve Residential Recycling

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has joined the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE); The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit organization that works with communities, companies and governments to transf...

Virtual Listening Session on the East Lansing Police Department

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has hired an independent, non-profit research organization, the CNA Corporation, to examine ELPD’s policing practices.The CNA Corporation is interested in hearing from the public about their ...

Welcome, Spartans!

Welcome, new and returning MSU students! Check out the student section of the City's website to learn about many of the services and amenities that East Lansing has to offer!

City of East Lansing Launches 2022 Community Photo Contest

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...

East Lansing Farmers Market Open for 2022 Season

The East Lansing Farmers Market is officially open for its 2022 season! Market days will take place every Sunday through the end of October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park. Rain or shine!

Yard Waste Collection

Learn more about the City of East Lansing's yard waste collection program. 

Support Broadband Internet Access in Ingham County

Now, more than ever, broadband Internet is an essential and crucial service to those who live, learn and work in Ingham County. In some areas of Ingham County, high-speed Internet is not available. In order to bridge this digital divide, Ingham County nee...

Trail Closures Extended for Northern Tier Trail Relocation Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the scope of the Northern Tier Trail relocation project current underway in the City of East Lansing has been expanded to include additional trail improvements, which will result in a few more weeks...

City of East Lansing Launches Recycle Coach for Residents

EAST LANSING, Mich. — For residents looking to reduce their household waste and become better recyclers, the City of East Lansing has launched the Recycle Coach app.

“We are excited to launch this new, customized app, which will transform how we communicat...

East Lansing City Clerk's Office Seeks Election Inspectors

The East Lansing City Clerk's office is seeking civic-minded, qualified citizens to serve as paid election inspectors during the upcoming Nov. 8 election.

Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has officially launched its Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection, which is designed to financially assist East Lansing property owners in reducing the potential for sewer backups i...

East Lansing Road Construction Updates

Keep up-to-date on current and upcoming road and infrastructure improvement projects in the City of East Lansing. 

Basement Flooding & Sewer Backup Information

Find resources and information related to basement flooding and sewer backups.

COVID-19 Resources & Updates from the City of East Lansing

Find links to COVID-19 resources and updates from the City of East Lansing.

COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Residents

There are several financial assistance programs available to income eligible residents during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.