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Posted on: April 19, 2023

City of East Lansing Announces Guidelines for Proposed 5G Small Cell Facility Installations

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — In response to concerns from residents and with the approval of East Lansing City Council, the City of East Lansing has approved a set of guidelines for small cell wireless facilities in the City’s right-of-way.

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Posted on: December 1, 2023

ELPRA to Host Holiday Food Drive to Benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank Dec. 1-15

Holiday Food Drive Donate December 1-15, 2023 on a brown paper bag with food peeking out of the top

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) is hosting a holiday food drive to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank this season.

The goal for this year’s holiday food drive is to collect 1,50...

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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Housing Commission Seeks Applicants to Fill Two Vacancies

Housing Commission vacancies

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Housing Commission. One position is to fill an immediate vacancy and the other will begin in January 2024. 

The East Lansing Housing Commis...

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Posted on: November 28, 2023

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Present “A Christmas Carol” in December

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre is pleased to present “A Christmas Carol” in December. The production will be performed by area youth, aged 12-18.

“A Christmas Carol” is the classic story of penny-pinching Ebeneezer Scrooge who i...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

ELPD Investigating Home Invasion/Armed Robbery; Suspects Located

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) responded to a call regarding a home invasion/armed robbery at 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at a residence on Center Street. 

Upon arriving on the scene, ELPD officers set...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Winter Fest is Coming Saturday, Dec. 9

East Lansing Winter Fest inside a snowglobe

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s Winter Fest will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road. 

Community members are invited to attend the popular annual event to cele...

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

Downtown Management Board Seeks Applicants to Fill Two Vacancies

Call for applications to the Downtown Management Board

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Downtown Management Board (DMB). One position is to fill an immediate vacancy and the other will begin in January 2024. 

The mission of the...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Northern Tail Dog Park Closing Soon for the 2023–2024 Winter Season

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members and their dogs are advised that the City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park, 6400 Abbot Road will close for the winter season on Thursday, Nov. 30. The park will re-open again in the spring...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Applications Now Open for FY 2025 Community Development Block Grants

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023 at 5 p.m.

The FY 2025 program encompas...

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Posted on: November 7, 2023

East Lansing City Council Accepts Report in Independent Review of Anonymous Complaint

Press Release

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At a special meeting held on Thursday, Nov. 2, the East Lansing City Council voted to approve the following statement:

The City Council wishes to advise the public that the independent review authorized by the City Council a...

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Posted on: November 2, 2023

DPW Director Scott E. House Promoted to Brigadier General in Michigan National Guard

Brigadier General Scott House with his wife, daughter and two sons

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing congratulates Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Scott E. House on his promotion to Brigadier General with the Michigan National Guard. 

Brigadier General House was promoted by the Ad...

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority Honored in Statewide Competition

2023 Statewide Water Taste-off Finalists beside a tall glass of water

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing-Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) was honored to compete for the prize of best-tasting water in the state of Michigan at the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association’s An...

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Posted on: October 31, 2023

Community Photo Contest Winners Announced, Will be Featured in Public Art Gallery Exhibit

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The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 East Lansing Community Photo Contest. 

First Place was won by Amanda Shaffer for her photo “Valley Court Stairs.” Nick Aseritis won second place with his p...

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Posted on: October 25, 2023

City of East Lansing Working with Law Enforcement to Investigate Cybercrime

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is working with state and federal law enforcement agencies to recover funds and hold responsible the criminal(s) involved in a cybercrime against the City.

The sophisticated scam involved an entity t...

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Posted on: October 9, 2023

Round Up Scholarships Remove Barriers to Participation for Community Members

Round Up for Scholarships: Adult, Youth and Family Scholarships are available now!

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) launched Round Up for Scholarships at the end of last year to remove the barriers that prevent community members from fully participating in ELPRA offering...

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Posted on: October 6, 2023

Dialog October 2023

Dialog: A Newsletter for East Lansing residents with a photo of trick-or-treaters on Grand River Ave

The Fall issue of the City's residential newsletter, Dialog, has now arrived in local mailboxes. Extra paper copies of the Dialog can be found in the vestibules at East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road and the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road,...

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Robert Belleman Begins Job as New East Lansing City Manager

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Monday, Sept. 25, Robert Belleman began his position as the City of East Lansing’s new City Manager. He takes over from Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro who has served in the role since February. 

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Downtown Rotating Art Display Features Images from MSU Broad Art Museum’s The CORE

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to check out the latest rotating art display in downtown East Lansing, which features images from the Michigan State University (MSU) Broad Art Museum’s permanent collection.

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Posted on: July 14, 2023

ELPD Announces New Online Form for Community Members to Report Minor Crimes

Report a Minor Crime

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is pleased to announce that community members now have an option for reporting minor crimes online.

The new minor crime online reporting system can be found on the ELPD’s w...

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Posted on: January 10, 2022

Property Owner Assistance Program for Basement Backup Protection

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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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