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Community Members Invited to East Lansing Deer Management Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 7

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend an East Lansing Deer Management Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. in Room 144 of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.Community members can drop in an...

City Seeks Applicants for 2023 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is now accepting applications for its 2023 East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program.

Applications for the year-long program are available online at www.cityofeastlansing.com/emergingleaders. The deadlin...

East Lansing Police Department Hosts 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will host a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Sunday, Nov. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. at Patriarche Park in East Lansing. 

Contributions to the ELPD’s Thanksgiving Food Drive...

Buy One, Get One Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards Coming Soon

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) and East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are pleased to offer a buy one, get one (BOGO) deal on DNA Cards – downtown East Lansing eGift Cards – once again this holiday sea...

Northern Tail Dog Park to be Closed for the 2022-2023 Winter Season

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park, located at 6400 Abbot Road, will close for the winter season on Nov. 30. It will re-open again in the spring.

The Northern Tail...

City Offices to be Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.

City offices closed Nov. 24-25 will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works, the East...

East Lansing 54B District Court Now Live with E-Filing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Richard D. Ball has announced that the East Lansing 54B District Court has reached the final stages of its MiFILE implementation. Court staff have been hard at work training and d...

East Lansing Winter Fest to Take Place Saturday, Dec. 10 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s free winter festival is getting a new location and a new name this year: East Lansing Winter Fest. This winter-inspired annual tradition, hosted by the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA), w...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Launches Round Up for Scholarships Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) has launched a new Round Up for Scholarships program.The program provides community members with the opportunity to contribute to a fund used exclusively to help pay...

City of East Lansing Announces New Categories for Crystal Awards’ 35th Year, Nominations Now Open

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2023 Crystal Awards are now open. The program, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, includes two new categories. 

“A...

City Announces 2022 East Lansing Community Photo Contest Winners

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The winners of the 2022 East Lansing Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA), have been announced. Of the 241 photographs submitted, 14 were selected as winners...

East Lansing City Clerk’s Extended Office Hours and Election Day Reminders

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As the November 8, 2022 General Election approaches, East Lansing voters are reminded that the East Lansing City Clerk’s main office and on-campus satellite office will be open every day through Election Day, including upcoming exten...

City of East Lansing Now Accepting Applications for FY24 Community Development Block Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding.The deadline to apply is December 15, 2022 at 5 p.m., and the FY 2024 program enc...

Community, Media Invited to Veterans Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In honor of Veterans Day, community members and members of the media are invited to attend a brief wreath-laying ceremony at East Lansing’s Medal of Honor Memorial and Veterans Monument on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m.

The City of E...

City Offices to be Closed Friday, Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. —  City of East Lansing offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. This excludes the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), which will be open during regular business hours. 

City offi...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts Hosts Holiday Food Drive

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) is hosting a holiday food drive with the Greater Lansing Food Bank from Nov. 1-15. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the East Lansing Hannah...

East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission Announces Annual Public Input Meeting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission invites the community at large to attend its annual public input meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.The annual f...

ELPD, MSU DPPS Partner to Form New Collaborative Policing Team

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) and Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety (MSU DPPS) have partnered to form the Proactive Engagement and Community Enhancement (P.E.A.C.E.) Team, which wi...

DDA Showcases Local Artists in Rotating Art Display in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the selection of several local artists for inclusion in a rotating display of artwork in downtown East Lansing.Beginning this week and running for the next ...

MACP Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment on ELPD

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a part of the East Lansing Police Department’s (ELPD) goal to achieve accreditation through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP), a team of assessors from the MACP will arrive on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to examine all aspe...

Community Invited to Provide Feedback on Farmers Market Pavilion and Park Improvement Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to provide feedback on an exciting Farmers Market Pavilion and Park Improvement Project proposed for Valley Court Park. 

In June 2022, the City of East Lansing submitted a grant proposal...

Motorists Advised of Lane Closures for Bridge Repair on Harrison Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists and pedestrians are advised that beginning Sunday, Oct. 16 traffic will be impacted on the Harrison Road bridge over the Red Cedar River between Kalamazoo Street and Michigan Avenue to facilitate repairs ...

Motorists Advised of Railroad Crossing Repair on Harrison Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that Canadian National Railway Company (CN) will be repairing the railroad crossing on Harrison Road, between Trowbridge Road and Service Drive, from approximately Oct. 17-29. 

The roa...

East Lansing City Clerk’s Rotating Satellite Office Opens on the MSU Campus

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Clerk’s rotating satellite office opened on Monday, Oct. 10 on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus to better serve all East Lansing voters leading up to and during the November 8, 2022 General Election.Ea...

Great Pumpkin Walk to Bring Trick-or-Treat Fun to Downtown East Lansing on Sunday, Oct. 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The annual Great Pumpkin Walk will kick off this year’s Halloween fun in downtown East Lansing on Sunday, Oct. 23.

Community members are invited to bring their children downtown in costume for a family-friendly trick-or-treating event...

MSU Homecoming Parade to Take Place Friday, Oct. 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to line the streets of East Lansing for the 2022 Michigan State University (MSU) Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14.

The theme of the 2022 MSU Homecoming is “Spartans Bring t...

ELPD to Host Upcoming Sector Officer Meet & Greets

EAST LANSING, Mich. —The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting four upcoming Sector Officer Meet & Greets, providing an opportunity for community members to get to know the officers working in Sectors 2, 3, 4 and 5 in East La...

East Lansing Farmers Market's Autumn Fest to Take Place Sunday, Oct. 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. —Community members are invited to celebrate fall at the annual Autumn Fest event during the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. 

This year’s Autumn F...

Media Invited to Attend the Grand Opening of the East Lansing City Clerk’s Satellite Office at MSU

What: The grand opening of the East Lansing City Clerk’s satellite office, which will be offered at rotating locations on Michigan State University’s (MSU) campus leading up to and during the November 8, 2022 State General Election.

Who...

54B District Court to be Closed Monday, Oct. 10 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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 Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  Co...

Park Renaming Ceremony to Take Place on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — During this year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Abbot Road Park will become Azaadiikaa Park during a special Park Renaming Ceremony hosted by the City of East Lansing and the Abbot Road Park Renaming Committee on Monday, Oct. 10...

Community Input Sought for City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report Update

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Planning, Building & Development is currently working with McKenna to update the City of East Lansing’s Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice Report. 

As a re...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre Awarded $10,000 GRIT Grant from Arts Council of Greater Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that the All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) has been awarded a $10,000 Gaining Recovery in Transition (GRIT) Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.These awarded grant ...

ELPD Partners with Local Faith Leaders to Host Blood Drive During National Faith & Blue Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has partnered with local faith leaders to host an American Red Cross community blood drive during National Faith & Blue Weekend.Community members are invited to donate blood during this s...

Absentee Ballots Now Available for November 8, 2022 General Election

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing voters are advised that absentee ballots for the November 8, 2022 State General Election are now available in the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, for in-person voting and will be mailed this week to vot...

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 Public Library to Hold Mural Ribbon Cutting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Thursday, Sept. 29, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mural created by Dustin Hunt of Muralmatics. 

The new mural, located on the west-facing exterior wall of th...

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 transform recycl...

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 take place ...

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 ...

ELPD Sector 2 Officer Meet & Greet to be Held this Wednesday, Sept. 21

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting a Sector 2 Officer Meet & Greet for community members this Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5-6 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 1141 E. Grand River Ave. in East Lansing.

All commu...

ELHS Homecoming Parade to Take Place this Friday, Sept. 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing High School (ELHS) Homecoming Parade will take place this Friday, Sept. 23, beginning at 5:30 p.m.Motorists are advised that there will be temporary road closures along the parade route. Streets will be clo...

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 meet their ...

MSU Drawing Marathon to Take Place Wednesday, Sept. 21

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members of all ages and skill levels are invited to make their mark on the MSU Drawing Marathon – an annual non-stop drawing extravaganza taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

This free e...

City Clerk to Offer Voter Registration Services at Local Libraries on Voter Registration Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office will be offering voter registration services at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, and MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Drive, next Tuesday, Sept....

Construction Project on West and Coolidge Roads to Begin Thursday, Sept. 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that a construction project on West and Coolidge roads is expected to begin on Thursday, Sept. 15 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of October. 

Road work will begin on Wes...

ELPD Investigating Shooting in 300 Block of M.A.C. Avenue

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Sunday, Sept. 11 at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) were dispatched to the 300 block of M.A.C. Avenue on a report of sounds of multiple gunshots.A victim was located near the scene ...

DMB Welcomes Capo’s Cheesesteak Hoagies and Grill, Detroit Wing Company to Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to welcome two new businesses to downtown East Lansing: Capo’s Cheesesteak Hoagies and Grill and Detroit Wing Company.The owners of Lou & Harry’s are expanding downtown ...

City, ELPD Statement on Attorney General’s Findings in Officer-Involved Shooting Case

EAST LANSING, Mich. —Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that the Department of Attorney General found that the use of force by two East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) officers involved in an officer-involved shooting in East Lansing o...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed Monday, Sept. 5 in Observance of Labor Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. The following offices/buildings will be closed: East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B Distr...

Moonlight ExtravaGRANDza to Take Place Monday, Aug. 29 in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Moonlight ExtravaGRANDza will be returning to downtown East Lansing on Monday, Aug. 29 from 8-11 p.m. as a part of Michigan State University’s (MSU) Fall Welcome.This special event was hosted for the first time last year, bringin...

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...

East Lansing Parking Division Announces Discount Multi-Use Voucher Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Parking Division has announced a new option for hourly parking in downtown East Lansing’s gated parking facilities.The Discount Multi-Use Voucher program offers customers the ability to purchase p...

DDA Seeks Local Artists Interested in Displaying their Artwork in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has issued a Request for Proposals for East Lansing and Greater Lansing area artists interested in displaying their artwork in downtown East Lansing.As a part of ongoing placemaki...

Human Rights Commission to Host a “Coming Home” Coffee & Conversation Session on Sunday, Aug. 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission will be hosting its next Coffee & Conversation session entitled “Coming Home” on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at downtown East Lansing’s Foster Coffee Company, 196 Albert Ave. 

Al...

Request for Qualifications Released for 2023 East Lansing Art Festival’s Graphic Design

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for graphic designers, artists and/or firms interested in designing the poster and other deliverables for next year’s festival.T...

East Lansing Arts Commission Now Accepting Applications for FY23 Cultural Arts Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Cultural Arts Grant program. 

The Cultural Arts Grant program supports high-quality public art projects that encou...

Request for Qualifications Released for Public Mural in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission (ELAC) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified artists for a public mural planned for downtown East Lansing. The selected artist will create a public mural for the dump...

Sport Court Renovation Project to Begin at Patriarche Park this August

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that an exciting Sport Court Renovation Project is slated to begin at East Lansing’s Patriarche Park this August.The project will include demolition and reconstruction of the tennis, basketball and pickl...

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 Extended Hours and Election Reminders

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As the August 2, 2022 State Primary Election approaches, East Lansing voters are reminded that extended hours will be offered at the East Lansing City Clerk’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, in addition to regular hours.

Extended hours will b...

Northern Tier Trail Relocation Project to Begin the Week of July 25

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that a Northern Tier Trail relocation project will begin the week of July 25 in the City of East Lansing.

The project will involve removing and relocating a section of the trail, located between the East ...

East Lansing’s National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck Event to Take Place Tuesday, Aug. 2

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) are partnering once again this year to host the City of East Lansing’s 2022 National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at ...

City of East Lansing Seeks Proposals for Housing Project at Coleman and West Roads

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is seeking proposals from qualified housing developers for the development of a City-owned property located at the southwest corner of Coleman and West roads, which was recently appraised at approxi...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Open this Friday, July 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, will be opening for its 2022 summer season this Friday, July 15.

The ELFAC is an interactive outdoor water...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In celebration of Parks and Recreation Month, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) will be hosting Parks, Recreation and Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) this Sunday, July 17 from 10 a.m...

Play in the Park Children’s Entertainment Series to Kick Off on Tuesday, July 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce that the 2022 Play in the Park children’s entertainment series will kick off next week, featuring free, family friendly entertainment on three Tuesday evenings in Ju...

Northern Tier Trail Improvements to Begin this July, Community Advised of Trail Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that portions of the Northern Tier Trail located in Ingham County will be intermittently closed next week, July 11-12, to accommodate crack sealing along the trail.During the intermittent closures, barri...

East Lansing Summer Concert Series to Kick Off this Friday, July 8

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce that the 2022 East Lansing Summer Concert Series will kick off this Friday, July 8 with a free, live performance by the Keynote Sisters from 7-9 p.m. in downtown East Lansing’s Ann Stre...

City of East Lansing Fourth of July Office Closures and Fireworks Ordinance Reminders

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 ordinance.

Office & Build...

Meridian Township Boil Water Advisory in Effect, Three Properties in East Lansing Impacted

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...

Spartan Housing Cooperative to Host Pride Event in Albert EL Fresco

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. 

The event is ...

Greater Lansing Area Moms to Host GLAM JAM Summer Kickoff at Albert EL Fresco

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 ...

Motorists Advised of Upcoming Albert-Milford Intersection Closure

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...

ELPD Sector 4 Officer Meet & Greet to be Held at Henry Fine Park on Wednesday, June 29

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 ...

East Lansing City Council Honors 2022 Crystal Awards Recipients

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...

Absentee Ballots Available Beginning Tuesday, June 21 for August 2, 2022 State Primary Election

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 over the counter an...

DMB Welcomes Playa Bowls™ to Downtown East Lansing

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-quality ingredients ...

East Lansing Hannah Community Center to Host Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 18

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 20^th Anniversary celebration a...

ELPL Available as Cooling Center for Community Members this Week

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...

Juneteenth Celebration Planned for ELFM on June 19, City Offices to be Closed June 20

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.&...

Motorists Advised of Upcoming Albert Avenue Closure

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...

ELPD Warns Community Members of Phone Scam

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...

ELPD Sector 2 Officer Meet & Greet to be Held at Patriarche Park on Sunday, June 12

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...

2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest Winners Announced, Exhibition to Open June 21 at ELHCC

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...

2022 Crystal Awards Reception to Take Place on Thursday, June 16

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...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place June 17-18 in Downtown East Lansing

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...

54B District Court to be Closed June 9-10 for Physical Case Inventory

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...

East Lansing’s Annual Flushing of Water Mains to Begin Monday, June 6

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...

Human Rights Commission to Host a Coffee & Conversation Session in Recognition of Pride Month

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,...

City of East Lansing Announces 2022 Summer Community Events Lineup

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...

Portion of Harrison Road to be Closed Beginning Monday, June 6

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...

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 talent by s...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Host Benefit Concert on Thursday, June 9

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...

Opening Day of East Lansing Farmers Market is Sunday, June 5

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...

ELPD Releases Additional Footage from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

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 commitment to trans...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed Monday, May 30 in Observance of Memorial Day

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...

Community, Media Invited to Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Thursday, May 26

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...

59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival is this Weekend in Downtown East Lansing

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 ...

Motorists Advised of Upcoming Albert Avenue Closure

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...

ELPD Releases Interior Meijer Video Footage from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

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.“This video footage is...

City of East Lansing to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Patriarche Park Improvement Project

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...

Artist Ndubisi Okoye to Begin Painting Mural Honoring Dr. Robert L. Green in Downtown East Lansing

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. 

Okoye is a Michigan-...

Third Installment of “Life is a Groovy Opportunity” Mural Underway in Downtown East Lansing

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...

City of East Lansing to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for White Park Trail Extension Project

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...

Albert EL Fresco Grand Reopening to Take Place Thursday, May 12

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...

City of East Lansing, ELPD Release Video from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

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...

City, ELPD to Release Video Footage from April 25 Officer-Involved Shooting

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 ...

DMB Welcomes More Than Vintage to Downtown East Lansing

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 State Uni...

54B District Court to Offer Parking Fee Reduction Program this May

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...

East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission to Hold Special Meeting Tonight

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...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring “The Little Mermaid” to the Stage

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...

ELPD Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting at 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road

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...

K-12 Art Show to be Featured in Downtown East Lansing Businesses from April 23-June 4

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...

Deadline for Filing 2021 City of East Lansing Income Tax Returns is May 2

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...

59th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place May 21-22 in Downtown East Lansing

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...

Mental Health Awareness Murals Installed in Downtown East Lansing

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 Initiative. &am...

Izzo Legacy Run/Walk/Roll Street Closures

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...

ELPL to Host Books, Basket & Bids Online Fundraiser April 18-25

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 ...

Albert EL Fresco to Make its Return to Downtown East Lansing this May

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...

Updating Masking Requirements for East Lansing Public Meetings

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...

East Lansing Arts Commission Announces FY22 Cultural Arts Grant Program Recipients

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...

City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park to Re-Open this Friday, April 1

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...

East Glencairn Neighborhood Improvements Project to Resume Next Week

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...

Burcham Drive Water Valve Replacement Project Begins this Week

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...

ELPD to Host Meet & Greets for Residents and Neighborhood Sector Officers

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...

Updated Masking Requirements in City of East Lansing Buildings

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...

DMB Welcomes Risky Studios to Downtown East Lansing, Grand Opening is Feb. 26

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...

Community Invited to Celebrate Diversity at Children’s Cultural Concert Series

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...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Feb. 21 in Observance of Presidents Day

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...

Community Art Project Brings Pop of Color to MSUFCU Construction Site in Downtown East Lansing

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...

Public Meetings for Boards and Commissions to Resume, Meeting Locations Subject to Change

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...

Update on City of East Lansing Office Closures, Snow Removal Operations

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...

Update on City of East Lansing Closures due to Winter Storm

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...

East Lansing City Manager Declares Snow Emergency, On-Street Parking Temporarily Prohibited

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...

Winter Property Taxes Due on Feb. 14

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...

Deer Removal Operations Completed in East Lansing’s Parks

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 ...

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2022 Crystal Awards

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...

Update on ELPD Investigation

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 vehicle trav...

East Lansing Hannah Community Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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 20^th Anniversary.There will be grab-and-go individually wrapped treats an...

Public Meetings for City of East Lansing’s Boards & Commissions Canceled through Feb. 11

Due to the continued, significant spread of COVID-19 in Ingham County, the decision has been made to extend the cancellation of public meetings for the City of East Lansing’s boards and commissions through Friday, Feb. 11. Previously, these public meeting...

East Lansing Residents, Businesses Invited to Share Feedback on Proposed Food Truck Ordinance

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...

ELPD Investigating Early Morning Incident

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 determined...

East Lansing City Council Approves Ordinance to Regulate Moped Use and Parking within City Limits

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...

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...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 17 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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...

Majority of Public Meetings for East Lansing’s Boards & Commissions Canceled for Month of January

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...

East Lansing Public Library Limiting Capacity Due to COVID-19, Additional COVID-19 Updates

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...

Community Advised of Intermittent Park Closures this Winter for Second Round of Deer Removal

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...

Masks Required in City of East Lansing Buildings and at Public Meetings

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...

DDA Partners with MSU Broad Art Museum to Bring Museum Experience Outdoors in Downtown East Lansing

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...

East Lansing DDA Launches Outdoor Area Expansion and Beautification Grant Program

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 ...