ELHS Homecoming Parade to Take Place this Friday, Sept. 21

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing High School (ELHS) Homecoming Parade will be taking place this Friday, Sept. 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m.Motorists are advised that there will be temporary road closures along the parade route. Streets will b...

Center City District Infrastructure Work to Cause Temporary Closure on Abbot Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that Abbot Road, from Grand River Avenue to Albert Avenue, will be closed to traffic on Saturday, Sept. 22 to accommodate gas main work by Consumer’s Energy related to the ongoing Cen...

Response to Ingham County Medical Care Facility News Coverage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is issuing the following statement to clarify inaccurate information that was included in recent news coverage about the Ingham County Medical Care Facility construction project permitting and inspe...

Community Invited to David Roth Concert and “American Creed” Screening and Panel Discussion at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Community members are invited to a concert featuring musician David Roth and a special screening and panel discussion of the film “American Creed” on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the East Lansing ...

East Lansing Welcomes the World to Take Place Sunday, Oct. 7

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 9^th Annual East Lansing Welcomes the World event will be hosted at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, on Sunday, Oct. 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.International students and families are invited to come mee...

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: MDOT Work on Saginaw Highway to Recommence Tomorrow, Sept. 13

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) construction project on Saginaw Street is scheduled to recommence on Thursday, Sept. 13Crews will be working from Thursday, Sept. 13 th...

East Lansing Arts Commission Now Accepting Applications for FY19 Cultural Arts Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2019 Cultural Arts Grant program.The Cultural Arts Grant program supports projects that encourage artistic awareness, public participa...

Downtown East Lansing Sidewalk Sales to Take Place Sept. 13-16

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Downtown East Lansing's 2018 Sidewalk Sales will be taking place Sept. 13-16.During the Sidewalk Sales, downtown merchants will be offering sales and specials along sidewalks and in stores. Hours will vary among participati...

ELPD Arrests Suspect Connected to Confirmed Window Peeping Incident

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has arrested a suspect connected to at least one confirmed incident of window peeping in the Bailey Neighborhood.In response to a complaint of a subject peeping into the windows of ...

East Lansing Police Chief Announces Newly Promoted Captain

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing Police Chief Larry Sparkes has announced that East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) Lt. Chad Connelly has been promoted to the rank of captain.Capt. Connelly has served with ELPD for 20 years. He was sworn-in a...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and United States Sen. Debbie Stabenow to Discuss Flint Water Crisis at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Community members are invited to a special event at the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) on Thursday, Sept. 13 featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of “What the Eyes Don’t See,” in conver...

City Offices Closed Monday, Sept. 3 in Observance of Labor Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. – City of East Lansing offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day.The following offices/buildings will be closed: East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansing Public Lib...

2nd Annual East Lansing Robotics Fest to Take Place Sunday, Sept. 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 2^nd Annual East Lansing Robotics Fest will take place Sunday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. The event is free and open to the public.During the festival, school-aged children and t...

City of East Lansing Launches 2018 Community Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched its 2018 Community Photo Contest, officially sponsored by Meijer, the East Lansing Downtown Management Board and the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority. The contest deadline is...

East Lansing City Clerk Seeks Election Inspectors for November 6, 2018 General Election

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is currently seeking civic-minded, qualified citizens to work as paid election inspectors during the November 6, 2018 General Election.“By working at our precincts on Elect...

East Lansing and Meridian Township Water Receives Clean Bill of Health

Meridian Township and East Lansing, MI – As part of a new statewide initiative to test drinking water from all schools, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) recently tested the East Lansing – Meridian Water system fo...

New ELPD School Resource Officer to Assume Role at ELHS Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing Police Chief Larry Sparkes has announced that Det. Nicole Mitchell will be serving as the new school resource officer at East Lansing High School (ELHS) beginning next week.

Det. Mitchell has served with the Eas...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center End-of-Season Hours

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center’s (ELFAC) 2018 season is coming to a close, with just over a week left to enjoy the interactive outdoor water facility.The end-of-season hours will be:

• Wednesday, Aug. 22 thro...

Portion of Mount Hope Road to be Closed on Wednesday, Aug. 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that Mount Hope Road, from the US 127 underpass to MSU Commuter Lot 89, and the Mount Hope-Harrison intersection will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, Aug. 15 for road improvements.The closures will ...

Community Invited to Free Screening of “RBG” at ELPL on Wednesday, Aug. 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. – As part of the 2018 One Book, One Community program, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, will host a screening of “RBG” – a documentary that traces the barrier-busting caree...

N. Hagadorn Road Construction Wrapping Up, Work to Transition to Alton Road Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2018 Major Street Project is moving along, with construction on N. Hagadorn Road wrapping up this week and work transitioning to Alton Road next week.The paving of N. Hagadorn Road was c...

Improvements on Mount Hope Road to Cause Lane Closures Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that there will be lane closures/shifts on Mount Hope Road, from the US 127 underpass to MSU Commuter Lot 89, next week for roadway improvements.Crews will be applying a chip seal on Monday, Aug. 13. D...

City Officials Discuss Next Steps Following Voter Approval of Income Tax Ballot Proposal

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing income tax was approved during the August 7, 2018 Primary Election, with 61 percent of East Lansing citizens who visited the polls or submitted an Absentee Voter ballot voting in favor of the ballot proposa...

Justice Sonia Sotomayor to Visit the East Lansing-MSU Community this August

EAST LANSING, Mich. —Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Supreme Court of the United States, will be visiting the East Lansing-MSU community this August as part of the 2018 One Book, One Community (OBOC) program. Sotomayor’s memoir, “My Beloved World,” is ...

Kalamazoo Street Pedestrian Bridge and Surrounding Area Closed for Bridge Work

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As the 2018 Northern Tier Trail Improvement Project continues, community members are advised that the trail is currently closed along Kalamazoo Street, from Marigold Avenue to Clippert Street, for pedestrian bridge improvements.The a...

Taste & Shop (and Groove!) in Downtown East Lansing on Friday, Aug. 10

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Downtown Management Board is pleased to announce a Taste & Shop event, taking place next Friday, Aug. 10 in downtown East Lansing in conjunction with a free, live performance by the Kalamazoo-based Celt...

National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck Event to Take Place Tuesday, Aug. 7

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) are once again partnering to host the City of East Lansing’s National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m...

East Lansing City Clerk’s Office Open this Saturday, Aug. 4 to Issue, Receive Absentee Voter Ballots

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Clerk’s office, 410 Abbot Road, will have special hours this Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to issue and receive absentee voter (AV) ballots for the August 7, 2018 Primary Election. &...

Final Community Meeting on Income Tax Ballot Proposal is Tomorrow, July 31

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas will be hosting his final presentation highlighting facts about East Lansing’s financial situation and the income tax ballot proposal at a community meeting taking place to...

Community Invited to ELPD Open House on Thursday, July 26

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be hosting its second Open House for community members of all ages on Thursday, July 26 from 5-8 p.m. ELPD is located at 409 Park Lane.Community members are invited to come mee...

BWL Work to Cause Lane Closures on Coleman Road at Shearwater Lane Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning early next week, the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) will be working on the emergency water interconnect on Coleman Road.The work will cause intermittent lane closures on Coleman Road at Shearwater Lane. ...

Eastbound Grand River Avenue Lane Shift to Begin Tomorrow, July 10 at University Drive

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Eastbound Grand River Avenue traffic will be shifted to the center left turn lane at University Drive beginning the morning of Tuesday, July 10.  The lane shift will accommodate the repair of a sanitary sewer in that area. L...

Center City District Utility Work to Cause Grand River Avenue Lane, Sidewalk Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning on Thursday, July 5, westbound East Grand River Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in the 100-200 block, from M.A.C. Avenue to Abbot Road, to accommodate Center City District utility work. The sidewalk directly a...

Charles Street Parking Garage Improvements to Cause Lane Shifts, Temporary Street Closure

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Charles Street Parking Garage exterior caulk sealant and window washing maintenance will be taking place this Friday, July 6 in downtown East Lansing. In order to accommodate the 125-foot lift, there will be lane shifts and...

Abbot Road to Be Closed Monday, July 2, 2018, Starting at 7 a.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Center City project street and sidewalk work currently taking place on Albert Avenue in downtown East Lansing is nearing completion. On Monday, July 2, 2018, Abbot Road will be closed between Grand River Avenue and Albe...

ELFD Water Rescue Training Taking Place TODAY, June 28

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media are invited to the East Lansing Fire Department’s (ELFD) water rescue training, taking place today, June 28 at 2 p.m. at the Lake Lansing Boat Launch, 6271 E. Lake Drive, in Haslett.The traini...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed July 4 in Observance of Independence Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. – City of East Lansing offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.Closures on Wednesday, July 4 will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Department of Public Works, the East Lansin...

Registration Deadline for the New Adult 4v4 Soccer League is this Friday, June 29

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that the registration deadline for the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts’ (ELPRA) inaugural 2018 Summer Adult 4v4 Soccer League is this Friday, June 29.The Adul...

East Lansing Announces Moonlight Film Festival 2018 Lineup

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing's 2018 Moonlight Film Festival will kick off this July, featuring FREE movies shown on a big, outdoor screen in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court Park.The 2018 Moonlight Film Festival will take pl...

Play in the Park Brings Outdoor Fun to Valley Court Park this July

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s popular Play in the Park children’s entertainment series will take place on Tuesday evenings this July in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.The 2018 Play in the Park program will feature...

ELPD Investigating Report of Indecent Exposure

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently investigating a case of indecent exposure that occurred today, June 25 in an East Lansing neighborhood.At approximately 2:30 p.m., ELPD received a call from a community...

Albert Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project to Begin Monday, June 25

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the City of East Lansing’s Albert Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 25.Improvements will be made to the Albert-Division, Albert-Bailey and...

MDOT to Begin Construction Project on Saginaw Highway on Monday, June 25

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin its construction project on Saginaw Highway (I-69 BL), between Coolidge Road and Hagadorn Road, on Monday, June 25.The project will include 2.18 miles of hot mix a...

Construction to Begin Next Monday, June 25 on N. Hagadorn Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s 2018 Major Street Project is scheduled to begin next Monday, June 25 on N. Hagadorn Road.To accommodate the construction, there will be phased closures on N. Hagadorn Road, between Hasle...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival Street & Lot Closures

East Lansing, Michigan – The 2018 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will bring local, regional and national jazz acts to the heart of downtown East Lansing for a two-day festival that is not to be missed. This year’s festiv...

East Lansing’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off on Friday, June 29

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing's 2018 Summer Concert Series will feature nine free, live performances by local, talented musical acts this summer in the heart of downtown East Lansing.This popular music series will take place Jun...

Center City District Infrastructure Work to Cause Temporary Closure on Abbot Road Tomorrow, June 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that water main work for the Center City District project will cause a temporary road closure on Abbot Road, between Grand River Avenue and Albert Avenue, on Wednesday, June 20, beginning at 7 ...

Northern Tail Dog Park to Re-open this Friday, June 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park, 6400 Abbot Road, is scheduled to re-open to the public this Friday, June 15.For the time being, community members are asked to please enter the park from the nort...

Mayor Mark Meadows to host Community Meeting on Income Tax Ballot Proposal on June 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. –East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows will present information on the City’s new income tax ballot proposal at a community meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. in the Recital Room at the East Lansing Hannah Community C...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Take Place June 22-23 in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2018 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will bring local, regional and national jazz acts to the heart of downtown East Lansing for a two-day, free festival that is not to be missed. This year’s festival wil...

East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts Introduces Summer Adult 4v4 Soccer League

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) is currently accepting team registrations for its inaugural 2018 Summer Adult 4v4 Soccer League. The registration deadline is June 29.The Adult 4v4 Soccer League wil...

Community Meeting on Income Tax Ballot Proposal to Take Place June 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. –East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas will present information on the City’s financial challenges and provide facts about the new income tax ballot proposal at a community meeting on Wednesday, June 20 at 6 p.m....

East Lansing Farmers Market to Host UNITY PROJECT Installation on Sunday, June 10

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) is pleased to host the UNITY PROJECT installation on Sunday, June 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.This interactive art project is sponsored by the East La...

Community Advised of Change to East Lansing Department of Public Works’ Hours of Operation

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Community members are advised that the East Lansing Department of Public Works’ hours of operation will change from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. beginning Monday, June 4.This change in office hours will:

• Pr...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. – City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.Buildings that will be closed include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansing Department of P...

East Lansing City Council Adopts FY19 Budget, Cuts to Services Discussed at Meeting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At last night’s meeting, East Lansing City Council adopted the City of East Lansing’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Budget & Tax Rate and discussed the plan for cuts to services over the next two fiscal year...

East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to Open Saturday, June 2

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC), 6400 Abbot Road, will officially open its doors for the 2018 summer season on Saturday, June 2. The 2018 season will run through Monday, Sept. 3.ELFAC is an interactive outdoo...

Recycle! East Lansing to Take Place Saturday, June 2

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 2018 Recycle! East Lansing event will take place Saturday, June 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Abbott Center, 1400-1500 Abbot Road. It is a rain-or-shine event.Recycle! East Lansing is a community recycling event geared to...

Opening Day of East Lansing Farmers Market is Sunday, June 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Opening day of the 2018 East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) is just around the corner, taking place on Sunday, June 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court.There will be a special ringing of the &ldq...

55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival Artist Awards Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) Artist Award Winners were announced this past weekend. They include:William Ortman – Glass – Best of Gallery Award – Saper Galleries

Dayna Walton...

Wreath-Laying Ceremony to Take Place at ELHCC on Thursday, May 24

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In honor of Memorial 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, May 24 at 3 p....

ELPL to Host Local Authors Panel on Wednesday, May 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to support local authors and give inspiration to aspiring authors, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be hosting a Local Authors Panel on Wednesday, May 23 from 6:30-8 p.m.The panel will feature a numb...

Center City District Infrastructure Work to Cause Temporary Closures on Abbot Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the ongoing infrastructure work for the Center City District project will cause some temporary road closures on Abbot Road, between Grand River Avenue and Albert Avenue, on the evenings of...

Master Plan Public Hearing to Take Place Wednesday, May 23

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A public hearing has been set for the possible adoption of the City of East Lansing’s new Master Plan – a broad-based policy document for the physical, economic and social development of a city as it rel...

ELPL to Launch Kanopy Film Streaming Service on Monday, May 21

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be launching Kanopy, an on-demand film streaming service, on Monday, May 21. Beginning May 21, ELPL card holders can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming up to four free f...

Glencairn Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Work to Take Place May 17-25

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In preparation for the upcoming water main replacement and roadway improvements in the Glencairn Neighborhood, the City of East Lansing will be rehabilitating some of the existing combined sewers utilizing the trenchless te...

East Lansing City Council Votes to Place New Income Tax Proposal on Ballot

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At tonight’s special meeting, the East Lansing City Council voted 5-0 to place a new income tax proposal on the August 7, 2018 Special Election ballot.The proposal, while similar to the proposal that was placed on...

Northern Tail Dog Park Closure Extended

UPDATE (6/4/18): The new re-opening date for the Northern Tail Dog Park is Friday, June 15. 

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Northern Tail Dog Park, which was expected to re-open tomorrow, May 15 (weather per...

NEW People’s Choice Award and Pop-Up Gallery at this Year’s ELAF

EAST LANSING, Mich. — During next weekend’s East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF), festival goers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece of art in the new People’s Choice Award category and peruse award-winning...

Prime Time Seniors’ Program to Host Biennial Rummage Sale

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Prime Time Seniors’ Program will host its biennial rummage sale on Thursday, May 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday, May 25 from 9 a.m.-noon at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 ...

55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival Street and Parking Lot Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 168 artists and tens of thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing next weekend, May 19-20. To accommodate the festival, there will be a number of street, and ...

All of us Express Children’s Theatre to Host “Willy Wonka Jr.” Auditions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will be hosting open auditions for the upcoming musical production of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” at the East Lansing Hannah Community C...

East Lansing’s Annual Flushing of Water Mains to Begin Monday, May 14

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s annual flushing of water mains will begin Monday, May 14. The flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday for approximately two to three weeks.The flushing program...

City Releases EPIC • MRA’s Final Report on Phone Survey Regarding Potential Ballot Proposals

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing announced today the release of EPIC • MRA’s final report on the phone survey commissioned this past April in an effort to gather East Lansing voter feedback on potential future income tax and property tax bal...

55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place in Downtown East Lansing May 19-20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 55th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring 168 artists and tens of thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of May 19-20. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, M...

Community Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Access to Northern Tier Trail

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss suggested pedestrian bridge access to the Northern Tier Trail from Riveria Drive and Colorado Drive in East Lansing.The meetings will be held to gauge community interest and...

CENTER CITY DISTRICT UPDATE: Albert Avenue Utility, Street Upgrades to Begin May 7

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Albert Avenue, between Abbot Road and Grove Street, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, May 7 to accommodate infrastructure improvements a...

Arbor Day Tree Planting to Take Place at Pinecrest Elementary on Friday, April 27

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The City of East Lansing’s annual Arbor Day tree planting with Pinecrest Elementary School students will take place this Friday, April 27 at 3 p.m. in Henry Fine Park.Henry Fine Park is located on Winches...

City Releases Results of Phone Survey Regarding Potential Ballot Proposals

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing announced today the release of results of a phone survey commissioned in an effort to gather additional research and community feedback on City services and potential future ballot proposals that wo...

Crystal Awards Recipients Honored at 2018 Community Reception

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Four recipients were honored at last night’s 2018 Crystal Awards community reception for their contributions to community life in East Lansing.Crystal Awards nominations are submitted by community members and then...

Construction to Cause Lane, Sidewalk Closures on Trowbridge Road

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Beginning Monday, April 23, there will be a westbound lane closure on Trowbridge Road in the area of the 1100 Trowbridge Road redevelopment project site.The north lane will be closed to westbound traffic as well as the side...

City to Host a Facilitated Panel and Community Conversation about Race

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and East Lansing Human Relations Commission are hosting a facilitated panel and community conversation about race on Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center ...

Northern Tail Dog Park Closure Extended

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Northern Tail Dog Park closure will be extended for an additional month to allow extra time for the grass to grow in this spring. The park is now expected to re-open to the public on T...

MLK Commission to Unveil New Portrait at the “Remembering Martin” Exhibit this Wednesday, April 11

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media and public are invited to a special unveiling of a new portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery’s “Remembering Martin” exhibit on Wedn...

Crystal Awards Reception to Take Place Thursday, April 19

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing City Council will host the 2018 Crystal Awards community reception on Thursday, April 19 at 5 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The reception is free and open to all community members....

ELPL to Host Special Children’s Book Program featuring “The Hyena Scientist”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is excited to host children's author Sy Montgomery and Michigan State University zoologist and professor, Dr. Kay Holekamp, on Thursday, April 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for a special, f...

The Hub Redevelopment Project to Cause Temporary Road, Lane Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Temporary road and lane closures will be put into place today, April 2 to accommodate construction of The Hub redevelopment project, located at the southeast corner of Grand River Avenue and Bogue Street in East Lansing.The...

ELPL to Host 7th Annual Books, Bites & Bids Fundraising Event on Friday, April 13

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to the East Lansing Public Library’s (ELPL) 7th Annual Books, Bites & Bids fundraising event, which will be taking place on Friday, April 13 from 5:30-9 p.m. at ELPL, 950 Abbot Ro...

East Lansing City Clerk Seeks Election Inspectors for Upcoming 2018 Elections

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is currently seeking civic-minded, qualified citizens to work as paid election inspectors during one or more of the City of East Lansing’s upcoming 2018 elections on Tuesda...

City Responds to HUD Determination Regarding Abbot Road Sidewalk Reconstruction Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing officials are currently reviewing and considering next steps in regard to a determination made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as it relates to a sidewalk and retaining wal...

City of East Lansing, MSU Announce 2018 One Book, One Community Selection

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University announce the book selection for the 2018 One Book, One Community program: “My Beloved World,” a memoir by Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme...

54B District Court to be Closed Tuesday, March 27; 1-4:30 p.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will be closed to the public on Tuesday, March 27 from 1-4:30 p.m. for a staff training.Court offices will not be open for walk-...

Moving Forward: An MSU, East Lansing Community Healing Conversation at ELPL

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Saturday, March 24, the Community Relations Coalition (CRC) and the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will host a community healing event in the wake of the community’s recent experiences with sexual assault, trauma and survival....

MSU Museum, City Issue Joint Statement Regarding Great Lakes Folk Festival

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The MSU Museum and City of East Lansing are issuing the following joint statement in response to media inquiries regarding the one-year hiatus of the Great Lakes Folk Festival:"The MSU Museum has determined that the Gr...

Free Overnight Parking Offered at Specific Downtown East Lansing Locations on Saint Patrick’s Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. – In an effort to encourage safe rides home on Saint Patrick’s Day, the City of East Lansing’s Parking Division has partnered with the East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) to provide free overnight...

Registration Now Open for Spring/Summer Adult Softball Leagues

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) is currently accepting team registrations for its 2018 spring/summer adult softball leagues. The registration deadline is March 25.ELPRA offers a wide asso...

54B District Court to Conduct Public Satisfaction Survey

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will conduct a public satisfaction survey March 19-23. The State Court Administrative Office provides the Trial Court Public Sat...

Childhood Literacy Event to Take Place this Sunday, March 18 at ELHCC

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be one of many organizations celebrating childhood literacy at a free special event on Sunday, March 18, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 ...

Find the Bee, Eat for Free Giveaway Launching in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to encourage community members to continue supporting downtown East Lansing businesses during the Center City District construction, the East Lansing Downtown Management Board and East Lansing Downtown Developm...

City’s Pension Plan Triggers Preliminary Review of Underfunded Status

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On Thursday, March 1, the Michigan Department of Treasury provided notification that the City of East Lansing’s pension plan has triggered a preliminary review of underfunded status. This notification, which was e...

“Remembering Martin” Exhibit to Open at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery this Sunday, March 4

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Greater Lansing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission will open the exhibit “Remembering Martin” this Sunday, March 4 from 1-2 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery, located on the seco...

Celebration of Diversity Festival to Take Place Monday, March 5

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is proud to support the Celebration of Diversity Festival, taking place on Monday, March 5 from 4-7 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road.“This celebration will recognize our...

Grand Opening of East Lansing Polystyrene Recycling Station to Take Place Thursday, March 8

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media and community are invited to the grand opening of the City of East Lansing’s new polystyrene (commonly referred to as STYROFOAM™) recycling station on Thursday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at...

FLOOD UPDATE: Red Cedar River Level is Dropping

EAST LANSING, Mich. — According to projected models from the National Weather Service and United States Geological Survey as well as survey stakes installed in the community, the Red Cedar River’s level has crested and is now dropping....

Final Report on Budget Priorities Community Survey Now Online

EAST LANSING, Mich. — There was a great community turnout at the Feb. 22 follow-up community engagement meeting on the City of East Lansing’s budget priorities.PSC Final Report on Budget Priority FindingsDuring the meeting, Public Sect...

City Officials Continue to Monitor Flooding in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — City of East Lansing officials are continuing to monitor flooding in the East Lansing community.Based on projected models from the National Weather Service, the Red Cedar River remains in the Moderate Flood Stage at 10.24 f...

City Officials Monitoring Flooding in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Red Cedar River has reached the Moderate Flood Stage. The water levels have increased to a point that it has impacted some homes in East Lansing’s Red Cedar neighborhood.City officials are monitoring the situa...

Portion of Kalamazoo Street Closed to Traffic Due to Flooding

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that Kalamazoo Street, from Marigold Avenue to Clippert Street, is currently closed to traffic due to water over the roadway.Barricades are in place and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.C...

Community Members Advised of Potential Flooding in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that there is the potential for minor flooding in East Lansing due to the melting snow and continuing rainfall, which is expected to extend into tomorrow, Feb. 21 and reach up to 2.5 inches.As ...

City Offices Closed Monday, Feb. 19 in Observance of Presidents’ Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A number of City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day.Closures will include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the East Lansi...

East Lansing Continues its Work to Achieve Age-Friendly Community Designation

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is continuing its work to achieve an Age-Friendly Community designation and is calling on citizens to be a part of that effort.In January 2017, East Lansing’s Age-Friendly Community Commit...

Follow-Up Community Engagement Meeting on East Lansing's Budget Priorities to Take Place Feb. 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Council will be hosting a third community engagement meeting on the City of East Lansing’s budget priorities on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 6:30- 8 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 81...

Hamiltunes: An American Singalong Coming to the East Lansing Public Library

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Hamiltunes: An American Singalong is coming to the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), 950 Abbot Road, this Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.Hamiltunes is an officially licensed s...

On-Street Parking Temporarily Prohibited in East Lansing to Aid in Snow Plowing Operations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In the interest of public safety, East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas, with consent from East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows, has determined that East Lansing streets will be closed for on-street parking from 4 p.m. on Sun...

City of East Lansing Offices Closing Early due to Winter Storm

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices and facilities, with the exception of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), will be closing early today, Feb. 9 at noon due to the winter storm.Off...

East Lansing City Council’s Financial Retreat Rescheduled

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Council’s annual financial retreat, originally scheduled to take place this Saturday, Feb. 10, has been canceled and rescheduled to allow additional time for staff to gather information and revie...

All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to Bring “Bridge to Terabithia” to the Stage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) will bring “Bridge to Terabithia” to the Riverwalk Theatre stage, 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 16-18.Friday shows will take place ...

Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink Returns to Valley Court Park this February

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing’s pop-up ice skating rink will make its return to Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, this February.Weather permitting; the rink will likely open to the public sometime this weekend. A notice will be...

ELPD Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) hosted its annual awards ceremony last Thursday, Jan. 25 to recognize the outstanding achievements of officers and civilians in 2017.

• ELPD Officer Dave Stoltzfus received the James S...

Greater Lansing Metro Fire Departments to Bring Active Shooter Response Training to East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media are invited to attend the Greater Lansing Metro Fire Departments’ Active Shooter Response Training on Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.Medi...

New Revenue Option Public Hearings Set for Feb. 27; Deadline Extended for Budget Priorities Survey

EAST LANSING, Mich. – At last night’s East Lansing City Council meeting, five resolutions addressing potential new revenue options for the City of East Lansing were introduced and set for public hearings on Tuesday, Feb. 27.The extende...

East Lansing 54B District Court to be Closed Jan. 25-26

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Jan. 25 and Friday, Jan. 26.The court will be conducting a Physical Case Inventory, wh...

East Lansing Children’s Concert Series to Feature Live Music on Three Saturdays this February

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Children’s Concert Series returns this February, featuring three Saturdays of live musical entertainment for children of all ages. The concerts are free and open to all.The concerts will take plac...

Council to Introduce New Revenue Options at Tonight’s Meeting

EAST LANSING, Mich. – At tonight’s East Lansing City Council meeting, five resolutions addressing new revenue options for the City of East Lansing will be introduced and potentially set for public hearings on Tuesday, Jan. 30.The resol...

Community Invited to a Night Out with Dueling Pianos

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Prime Time Seniors’ Program and its sponsorship partners will be hosting a Night Out with Dueling Pianos on Thursday, February 1 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road...

Northern Tier Trail Improvements to Begin Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Following a minor delay in the start of the 2018 Northern Tier Trail Improvement Project, work is now scheduled to begin next week.On Monday, Jan. 22, work will begin to remove and replace the bridge east of the pond in Alb...

Important Feedback Shared at Community Engagement Meetings on Budget Priorities, Survey Now Online

EAST LANSING, Mich. – In the face of significant financial challenges, East Lansing City Council hosted two successful Community Engagement Meetings to gather public feedback on the City of East Lansing’s budget priorities this January...

Black History 101 Mobile Museum Coming to the East Lansing Public Library

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL), MSU Black Student Alliance, East Lansing Arts Commission and East Lansing Basketball Club are thrilled to host the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in honor of Bl...

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2018 Crystal Awards

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking community nominations for the 2018 Crystal Awards.Community members are encouraged to help honor East Lansing’s unsung heroes by submitting nominations for deserving c...

East Lansing City Council to Host Second Community Engagement Meeting on Budget Priorities

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing City Council will be hosting its second community engagement meeting to gather public input on the City of East Lansing’s budget priorities this Thursday, Jan. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the East Lansing Han...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 15 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. 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Offices and facilities that will b...

East Lansing City Clerk Moves on to New Job Opportunity, New City Clerk Appointed

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing City Manager George Lahanas announced today the appointment of new East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster.Shuster will be stepping into the role of City Clerk Marie Wicks, who will be moving on to a new job o...

Media Invited to Special Check Presentation for MLK Commission

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Members of the media are invited to a special check presentation for the Greater Lansing Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission on Friday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abb...

East Lansing City Council to Host Community Engagement Meetings to Gather Input on Budget Priorities

EAST LANSING, Mich. – In the face of ongoing, significant financial challenges, East Lansing City Council will be hosting community engagement meetings to gather public input on the City of East Lansing’s budget priorities this January...

Northern Tier Trail Improvements to Begin in January 2018

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) has been awarded $1,526,089 from the Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage to repair/replace six pedestrian bridges and make surface improvements along th...

City Launches Outreach Tools for Center City District Construction Information

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched a website and additional outreach tools in an effort to ensure the most current Center City District construction information is accessible to businesses, community members and downtown...

East Lansing Mayor Signs Master Development Agreement for Center City District Project

EAST LANSING, Mich. – East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows has signed the Master Development Agreement for the Center City District redevelopment project and demolition staging is scheduled to begin in downtown East Lansing next week.The Development ...