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

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.

Th...

Burcham Drive Improvements Project to Begin on Monday, June 5

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...

East Lansing Farmers Market Opening Day Set for This Weekend!

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...

Student Artists Showcased in Rotating Art Display in Downtown East Lansing

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. ...

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

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...

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

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...

ELAF Announces 60th Annual Award 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...

ELPD Earns Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation

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...

City of East Lansing Welcomes New Finance Director Penny Wright

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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.

Statement from Interim ...

5G Small Cell Information

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.

Human Rights Commission Investigates Complaint Filed Against DTN Management

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 (...

City Council Candidate Filing Requirements

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.

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...

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

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