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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: June 2, 2023

Burcham Drive Improvements Project to Begin on Monday, June 5

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Burcham Drive Improvements Project will begin Monday, June 5. The construction work will include lane shifts on Burcham Drive from Abbot Road to Timberlane Road.

The project will includ...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

East Lansing Farmers Market Opening Day Set for This Weekend!

Opening Day June 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 280 Valley Court

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the ceremonial ringing of the “market bell” to open the 2023 East Lansing Farmers Market season with East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon this Sunday, June 4 at 10 a.m.&am...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Student Artists Showcased in Rotating Art Display in Downtown East Lansing

Display panel featuring artwork from Advanced Placement art students

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to share the work of East Lansing High School (ELHS) students in the rotating art display on the north side of the Division Street Garage along Albert Avenue. ...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

UPDATED: East Lansing Human Rights Commission to Host Next Coffee & Conversation Session

Coffee & Conversation: With antisemitism on the rise, how can we as a community support one another?

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host its next Coffee & Conversation session on Sunday, June 4.

The HRC Coffee & Conversation series serves as a forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and inc...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Open for the Summer Season on Saturday, June 3

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, will officially open for the 2023 summer season on Saturday, June 3 and remain open through Monday, Sept. 4. Regular hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

The ELFAC is an outd...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

ELAF Announces 60th Annual Award Winners

Collage of 2023 ELAF winners

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Awards totaling $6,000 were presented to artists at last weekend’s 60th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF). They include:

  • Diamond Purchase Award: Inty Muenala (2D Mixed Media)Sponsored by Michigan State Univer...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023

ELPD Earns Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). The process is voluntary. 

The process for accreditati...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

City of East Lansing Welcomes New Finance Director Penny Wright

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to welcome new Finance Director Penny Wright to the staff at City Hall. Her first day of work was Monday, May 8.

Wright previously worked for the State of Michigan for 30 years in various ...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest Winners Announced

5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest Exhibition

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid Michigan (MLK Commission) has officially announced the winners of the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest.

This is the fifth year that the MLK Commission has hosted th...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

ELPL’s Annual Summer Reading Program Theme is “All Together Now”

Beneath a balloon banner, a group of people stand talking at the library, near shelves of books.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members of all ages are invited to participate in the summer reading program from the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road. The program begins on Monday, June 5.

The official kickoff event for the sum...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Downtown East Lansing Businesses Display Art Made by Local K-12 Students

Children's art hangs on the walls outside Skin Studio

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to visit downtown East Lansing for a special art exhibit featuring artwork made by local students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The exhibit runs now through June 3.

Students and teachers from all ...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park Reopening Scheduled for April 3

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has announced that the Northern Tail Dog Park will reopen to the public for the 2023 spring, summer and fall seasons on Monday, April 3.

The Northern Tail Dog Park is located at 6400 Abbot Road, adjacent to th...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Statements from East Lansing Mayor and Interim City Manager Regarding the Tragedy on MSU's Campus

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The City of East Lansing is heartbroken by the events that occurred on Michigan State University's campus on Monday, Feb. 13. View statements from Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro and East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon below.

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

5G Small Cell Information

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A webpage has been created for community members to learn more about 5G Small Cell, which will continue to be updated on a regular basis.

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Human Rights Commission Investigates Complaint Filed Against DTN Management

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The City of East Lansing Human Rights Commission (HRC) is investigating a complaint filed against property owner DTN Management. The complaint alleges that DTN discriminated against that individual because they received COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (...

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Posted on: December 28, 2022

City Council Candidate Filing Requirements

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There will be three vacant East Lansing City Council seats on the November 7, 2023 General Election ballot. The filing deadline for petitions for the office is July 25, 2023 at 4 p.m.

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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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Posted on: March 13, 2020

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

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

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