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Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings. Currently, there is one electronic meeting...

National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck Event to Take Place on Tuesday, Aug. 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) and East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) are partnering to host the City of East Lansing’s 2021 National Night Out, Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at ELPL, 950 Abbot Road....

58th Annual East Lansing Art Festival to Take Place Aug. 7-8 in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 58th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) will bring more than 80 artists and thousands of visitors to downtown East Lansing on the weekend of August 7-8, 2021. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sat...

Electronic, In-Person Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings. Currently, there are five electronic meetings and o...

City of East Lansing Seeks Applicants for Upcoming Vacancy on the East Lansing City Council

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the East Lansing City Council. The appointed individual will serve temporarily for approximately two months, from the time of appointme...

City of East Lansing Seeks Applicants for Independent Police Oversight Commission

EAST LANSING, Mich. — This past Tuesday, East Lansing City Council unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 1503 to establish an 11-member Independent Police Oversight Commission for the City of East Lansing.The City of East Lansing is...

City of East Lansing to Transition Back to In-Person Public Meetings this August

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the City of East Lansing will be transitioning from electronic public meetings back to in-person public meetings beginning this August.

This transition back to in-person meetings will include all Eas...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to COVID-19. Currently, there are four ...

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...

City of East Lansing Seeks Citizen Volunteers to Serve on Boards and Commissions

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking citizen volunteers to serve on several of its advisory boards and commissions. Community members interested in serving their community through active civic engagement are encour...

East Lansing Human Rights Commission Resumes Coffee & Conversation Series

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Human Rights Commission is resuming its Coffee & Conversation series, which serves as a monthly forum for community discussions on topics of diversity and inclusion. The conversations are open to all co...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to COVID-19.Currently, there are three electroni...

ELPD Chief Kim Johnson to Kick Off Coffee with the Chief Series this Summer

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to enhance the East Lansing Police Department’s (ELPD) community outreach efforts, East Lansing Police Chief Kim Johnson is kicking off a Coffee with the Chief series this summer.

The Coffee with the C...

Downtown East Lansing’s Albert EL Fresco Closure Extended Through Aug. 15

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At its meeting on June 22, the East Lansing City Council approved an extension of the Albert EL Fresco placemaking project’s road closure in downtown East Lansing through Aug. 15.Both lanes of Albert Avenue, betwe...

East Lansing Arts Commission Now Accepting Applications for FY22 Cultural Arts Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Cultural Arts Grant program.The Cultural Arts Grant program supports high-quality public art projects that encourage artis...

Successful Mid-Michigan Virtual Expungement Clinic Hosted on Saturday, June 19

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing 54B District Court, in partnership with Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM), hosted a successful Mid-Michigan Virtual Expungement Clinic on Saturday, June 19.More than 20 attorneys volunteered ...

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

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With the Fourth of July just around the corner, community members are encouraged to take note of upcoming City of East Lansing office closures and are reminded of the City’s fireworks ordinance. Additional details...

East Lansing City Council Honors 2021 Crystal Awards Recipients

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Four recipients were honored by the East Lansing City Council yesterday at the 2021 Crystal Awards community reception, which was hosted at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.The Crystal Awards program is hosted annua...

City of East Lansing Announces 2021 Summer Community Events Lineup

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce it will be hosting its popular community events this summer, including the Summer Concert Series, Moonlight Film Festival and Play in the Park children’s entertainme...

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 ...

Residents Reminded of Financial Assistance and Payment Plan Options for Water and Sewer Bills

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As COVID-19 epidemic orders continue to be lifted and the state continues to open back up, East Lansing community members are reminded that the moratorium on water shutoffs extended by the East Lansing City Council...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

PLEASE NOTE (6/21/21): The electronic meeting of the East Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority that was scheduled to take place Thursday, June 24 at 1 p.m. has been CANCELED. Learn more at www.cityofeastlansing.com/electronicmeetings.

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Summer Solstice Jazz Festival Lineup and Viewing, Listening Options Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2021 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will be presented to the community in a virtual/hybrid format* from June 25-27.In partnership with the MSU College of Music, 18 bands will perform live sets at Murray Hall in MSU’s Billma...

2021 Crystal Awards Reception to Take Place on Thursday, June 24

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2021 Crystal Awards community reception will take place on Thursday, June 24 at 5 p.m. in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center’s Banquet Hall, 819 Abbot Road. Community members and members of the media who...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, ther...

East Lansing City Council Approves $10,000 to Support Mid-Michigan Expungement Clinic

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At East Lansing City Council’s virtual meeting this past Tuesday, June 8, City Council approved an allocation of up to $10,000 to support the Mid-Michigan Expungement Clinic that is being hosted by the East Lansin...

East Lansing Fire Chief Randy Talifarro Retires After 20 Years of Dedicated Service

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Fire Chief Randy Talifarro is retiring this month following 20 years of dedicated service to the East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) and a 35-year career in fire service.Talifarro was appointed to serve as East Lansing’s...

East Lansing Parks and Recreation Director Tim McCaffrey Retires After 22 Years of Dedicated Service

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing Parks and Recreation Director Tim McCaffrey is retiring this month after 22 years of dedicated service to the City of East Lansing.McCaffrey was hired as the City’s Parks and Recreation director in Ma...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

PLEASE NOTE (6/8/21): The electronic meeting of the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority Public Policy and Market Development Committee that was scheduled to take place Wednesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. has been CANCELED. Learn more at www.cityofeastl...

Community Members Advised of Abbot Road Closure Beginning Tuesday, June 8

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that Abbot Road, at Northlawn Avenue, will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, June 8.The road closure will be in place for approximately one week to accommodate the installation of...

Community Members Advised of Upcoming Abbot Road Lane Closures

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that northbound and southbound Abbot Road, north of Lake Lansing Road, will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, June 7.The lane closures are to accommodate work on the existing median as p...

Opening Day of the East Lansing Farmers Market is Sunday, June 6

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that opening day of the East Lansing Farmers Market’s (ELFM) 2021 season will be taking place on Sunday, June 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court. The 2021 m...

City of East Lansing Offices to Re-Open to the Public on Monday, June 7

UPDATE (7/22/20): Please note that masks are no longer required (regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status) inside East Lansing City Hall and the East Lansing Department of Public Works following the rescission of several emergency orders by the Michigan ...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, ther...

Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission Finalizes Report and Recommendations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Following seven months of discussion, research and community outreach, the East Lansing Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission (Study Committee) has finalized its “Report on East Lansing Pol...

Albert Avenue Closure in Downtown East Lansing to Accommodate New Pedestrian Area

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Motorists are advised that both lanes of Albert Avenue, between Abbot Road and M.A.C. Avenue, will be closed to traffic this June to accommodate a pilot pedestrian-friendly area in downtown East Lansing.The closure will begin on Thur...

East Lansing 54B District Court Announces Mid-Michigan Virtual Expungement Clinic

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing 54B District Court has partnered with Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) to host the Mid-Michigan Virtual Expungement Clinic, which will assist up to 100 eligible participants with convictions...

City of East Lansing Offices to be Closed Monday, May 31 in Observance of Memorial Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that City of East Lansing offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.Offices and facilities that will be closed* include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B...

Deadline for Filing 2020 City of East Lansing Income Tax Returns is June 1

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The deadline for filing 2020 City of East Lansing income tax returns is June 1, 2021. 

This deadline applies to all residents and non-resident individuals along with any calendar year businesses. All businesses oper...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, ther...

Community, Media Invited to Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Thursday, May 27

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 27 at 3:30 p.m.T...

City of East Lansing Launches 2021 Community Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is excited to announce the launch of the 2021 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...

“Greetings from East Lansing” Mural Dedication to Take Place on Thursday, May 20

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing and East Lansing Arts Commission will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the new “Greetings from East Lansing” public art mural on Thursday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Roadhouse P...

UPDATE: Missing Person Located

UPDATE: Shirley Baughan, the missing person out of East Lansing, has been located and is being attended to by medical staff. Thank you to everyone who helped with the search.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) continu...

City of East Lansing Seeks Citizen Volunteers to Serve on Building Board of Appeals

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking citizen volunteers to serve on the East Lansing Building Board of Appeals (BBA). Currently, there are three vacancies on the commission.The purpose of the BBA is to determine th...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, ther...

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to be Presented in a Virtual/Hybrid Format June 25-27

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 2021 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF) will be presented to the community in a virtual/hybrid format* from June 25-27.In partnership with the MSU College of Music, 18 bands will perform live sets at Murray Hall in MSU’s Billma...

ELPD Investigating Shooting at Apartment Complex

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently investigating a shooting that occurred just after midnight on Sunday, May 16 at an East Lansing apartment complex.ELPD officers responded to numerous calls of a shootin...

Emergency Rental, Mortgage & Utilities Assistance Program Serves to Support East Lansing Residents

EAST LANSING, Mich. — To further assist income-eligible East Lansing residents experiencing financial hardships as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of East Lansing has allocated additional funds to its Emergency Rental & Mortgage Ass...

Mask Requirement in Outdoor Public Spaces in Downtown East Lansing to End on May 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At tonight’s East Lansing City Council meeting, a policy resolution was approved by the East Lansing City Council to end the requirement to wear face coverings in outdoor public spaces within the boundaries of the...

Opening Day of the East Lansing Farmers Market is Sunday, June 6

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are encouraged to mark their calendars for opening day of the East Lansing Farmers Market’s (ELFM) 2021 season, which will be taking place on Sunday, June 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Valley Court Pa...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, ther...

Abbot Road Improvement Project to Begin Monday, May 10

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that an Abbot Road improvement project is slated to begin on Monday, May 10, weather permitting. 

The improvement project will take place on Abbot Road, between West Saginaw Highway and...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, ther...

City of East Lansing Waives Business and Entertainment License Fees due to COVID-19 Pandemic

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to assist businesses that are continuing to suffer financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the East Lansing City Council approved a resolution during its virtual meeting on Thursday, April 27 ...

Community Members Advised of Upcoming Road Closures Beginning Monday, May 3

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that there will be two road closures in East Lansing beginning Monday, May 3 to accommodate construction work. Additional details are provided below:Abbot Road ClosureA section of Abbot Road, b...

“Greetings from East Lansing” Mural to be Completed this May at the Roadhouse Pub

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The south-facing wall at the Roadhouse Pub, 122 N. Harrison Road, will soon be home to a new “Greetings from East Lansing” public art mural created by Greetings Tour traveling muralist Victor Ving and ph...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are two ...

East Lansing Downtown Underground Markets Canceled due to COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to continued high rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the area, City of East Lansing staff have made the difficult decision to cancel the final two East Lansing Downtown Underground Markets scheduled to take...

New Material Recovery Facility Opens in the Mid-Michigan Region

(LANSING, MICH.) – The cities of Lansing and East Lansing announced today that Emterra Environmental opened a new Material Recovery Facility (MRF), the first of its kind in mid-Michigan, in the City of Lansing. A MRF is the collection point wher...

East Lansing DDA to Host Third Community Art Exhibit in Downtown East Lansing Businesses

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project,” the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host a community art exhibit, titled “ELHS & MMS,” at parti...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are seve...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Currently, there are ei...

East Lansing 54B District Court Returns to Phase One Operations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the East Lansing 54B District Court has been approved to return to phase one of the State Court Administrative Office’s four-phase system for court operations. This means the cou...

East Lansing Downtown Underground Market Canceled this Weekend

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the area and out of an abundance of caution, the decision has been made to cancel the East Lansing Downtown Underground Market scheduled to take place this Sunday, April 11 as a part of th...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there are f...

City of East Lansing’s Northern Tail Dog Park to Re-Open this Friday, April 2

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 2021 spring, summer and fall seasons on Friday, April 2 at 8 a.m.The park is located at 6400 ...

S&P Global Ratings Affirms City of East Lansing’s ‘AA+’ Bond Rating

EAST LANSING, Mich. — S&P Global Ratings has assigned its ‘AA+’ long-term rating to the City of East Lansing’s series 2021 limited-tax general obligation refunding bonds and has affirmed its ‘AA+&r...

East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin Announces Retirement

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced her retirement from the East Lansing 54B District Court, effective June 1, 2021. 

Larkin was first elected to her position in 2012 and was re-elected in 2018. For most...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, there are thr...

East Lansing City Council Approves Resolution to Continue Holding Electronic Meetings

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At East Lansing City Council’s meeting this past Tuesday, March 23, City Council approved a policy resolution to continue holding electronic public meetings during the City State of Emergency declared by ...

City of East Lansing’s 2020 Income Tax Filing Due Date Extended to June 1, 2021

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that the 2020 federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021.The City of East Lansing will be f...

Community Invited to Participate in the “Mask Madness” Bracket Challenge

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has partnered with Michigan State University’s Integrated Campaigns (ADV 486) class to launch a bracket challenge, titled “Mask Madness,” to coincide with the NCAA bask...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are seve...

Aquatic Center to be Closed for 2021 Season, Improvements to be Made at the Facility

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to the uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the need for facility improvements, the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center will be closed for the 2021 season. 

“The safety and wellbeing of our ...

East Lansing DDA Launches “Show Us Your Pot of Gold in EL” TikTok Challenge

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has launched its third downtown East Lansing TikTok Challenge, titled “Show Us Your Pot of Gold in EL,” just in time for Saint Patrick’s Da...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are nine...

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2021 Crystal Awards

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Crystal Awards – an annual event hosted by the East Lansing City Council that serves to honor individuals, businesses, professionals, nonprofi...

Community Invited to Participate in “You Are Special to Me” Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to sponsor a photo contest leading up to Mother’s Day, titled “You Are Special to Me,” to recognize and celebrate mothers and ca...

New Order Limits Gatherings, Restricts Lines in Downtown East Lansing on Saint Patrick's Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At East Lansing City Council’s meeting this past Tuesday, March 9, City Council approved a policy resolution consenting to a new order from East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens that temporarily limits social...

COVID-19 Safety Reminders for the East Lansing-MSU Community from Community Leaders

EAST LANSING – With the Big Ten Tournament beginning today and Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner, community leaders from the City of East Lansing, Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) and Michigan State University (MSU) are ...

Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission to Host Community Input Meeting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission will be hosting a community input meeting on Monday, March 29 at 6 p.m. to gather community feedback and perspectives on policing in East Lansin...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are sev...

Outdoor Gathering Restriction Set to No More Than 15 People in Some Parts of East Lansing

*UPDATE: Please note that this order has been rescinded by the Ingham County Health Department and is no longer in place.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – No more than 15 people may gather outdoors in parts of East Lansing, including the downtown area, per ...

Request for Qualifications Released for East Lansing Public Mural

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

East Lansing DDA to Host Second Community Art Exhibit in Downtown East Lansing Businesses

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project,” the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will host its second community art exhibit at participating downtown East Lansing busine...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are fiv...

City of East Lansing’s State of Emergency and Downtown Mask Order Extended

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing City Council meeting this past Tuesday, Feb. 23, the City Council approved a policy resolution extending East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens’ declaration of a City State of Emergency and the&...

East Lansing Residents Advised of Upcoming Telephone Survey on Police-Community Relations

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing residents are advised that a police-community relations telephone survey will be conducted for the City of East Lansing over the next two weeks, March 1-14. The survey will be administered by EPIC-MRA, a Lansin...

Downtown East Lansing TikTok Challenge Winner Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce the winner of the downtown East Lansing TikTok Challenge.The TikTok Challenge was hosted by the DDA as part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. ...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are fiv...

City of East Lansing Holding 2021 Assessor’s Review

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing's 2021 assessment notices are expected to be received by East Lansing property owners during the last week of February.Assessed and taxable values for real property parcels are available now at https://bsaonl...

East Lansing Rotary Club, City of East Lansing to Launch Downtown Weekend Warrior Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project,” the East Lansing Rotary Club will be partnering with the City of East Lansing to launch the Downtown Weekend Warrior Program this Saturday, ...

City of East Lansing Recognizes Supporters of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project”

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing would like to recognize and extend its appreciation to the supporters of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project.”A crowdfunding campaign was launched for the project thr...

One Book, One Community to Host Live Virtual Event Featuring Professor Loretta J. Ross

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan, the East Lansing-MSU One Book, One Community program will host a live virtual event on Tuesday, March 2 from 7-8 p.m. featuring Professor Lorett...

Evergreen Avenue Utility Improvements and Albert Avenue Extension Project to Begin Monday, Feb. 22

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are advised that the Evergreen Avenue Utility Improvements and Albert Avenue Extension Project is slated to begin on Monday, Feb. 22.

The project will begin with mobilization at the site and the closure of...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are nin...

East Lansing DDA Launches “Show EL Your Love” TikTok Challenge

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has launched a second downtown East Lansing TikTok Challenge, titled “Show EL Your Love,” as part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Plac...

Community Invited to Celebrate Black Heritage at Children’s Cultural Concert Series

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to celebrate Black heritage 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 a...

ELPD Responds to Bomb Threat at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is actively investigating a bomb threat received via phone by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School today, Feb. 12 at 10:43 a.m. 

ELPD and the East Lansing Fire Department were d...

City Offices Closed Monday, Feb. 15 in Observance of Presidents’ Day

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A number of City of East Lansing offices/facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day.Offices and facilities that will be closed* include East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing 54B District Court, the ...

“Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest Winners Announced

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce the winners of this past January’s “Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest.The photo contest was hosted by the DDA as a pa...

City of East Lansing Launches “Explore Downtown East Lansing” Web Application

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project,” the City of East Lansing has launched the “Explore Downtown East Lansing” web application to support downtown businesses d...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are sev...

East Lansing Downtown Underground Market Coming to the M.A.C. Avenue Garage

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As a part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project,” an East Lansing Downtown Underground Market will be coming to the lowest level (level P1) of the M.A.C. Avenue Garage, 310 M.A.C. Ave., this...

East Lansing Winter Property Taxes Due on Feb. 16

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing property owners are reminded that winter property taxes are due on Tuesday, Feb. 16. While East Lansing City Hall remains closed to the public for in-person transactions until further notice due to the COVID-19...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are fou...

East Lansing City Council Adopts Emergency Ordinance Requiring Compliance with Public Health Orders

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At yesterday’s East Lansing City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 1497 - an emergency ordinance requiring compliance with public health orders. 

Under the ordinance, any person who v...

2021 East Lansing Art Festival Postponed Until August

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Given the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination rollout, City of East Lansing leadership and staff have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) until the weekend o...

East Lansing DDA Launches Downtown East Lansing TikTok Challenge

EAST LANSING, Mich. — As part of the “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project,” the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has launched a TikTok Challenge to help promote downtown East Lansing businesses.The Tik...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are six...

City of East Lansing’s State of Emergency and Downtown Mask Order Extended

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing City Council meeting this past Tuesday, Jan. 19, the City Council approved a policy resolution extending East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens’ declaration of a City State of Emergency and...

Deer Removal Operations Completed in East Lansing’s Parks

EAST LANSING, Mich. — East Lansing community members are advised that the deer removal operations scheduled to take place this winter in several of East Lansing’s parks have been completed.With the completion of these operations, there...

East Lansing Income Tax Office Provides Important Information, Reminders for Income Taxpayers

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Having completed the first year of income tax returns for the City of East Lansing, the East Lansing Income Tax Office has compiled some important information and reminders for East Lansing income taxpayers.

• The mailing addr...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place Next Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis. Currently, the...

East Lansing, MSU and ICHD Remind Community of Measures in Place to Protect Area from COVID-19

EAST LANSING – With the start of Michigan State University’s (MSU) spring semester, the City of East Lansing, Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) and MSU are joining together once more to urge the greater East Lansing community to c...

City Offices to be Closed Monday, Jan. 18 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. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Offices and facilities that will be cl...

City of East Lansing Office Closures Extended due to COVID-19

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 in the community, the City of East Lansing’s current office closures will be extended beyond mid-January in the interest of community and employee health.While the majo...

Electronic Meetings Scheduled to Take Place this Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, there are five electronic meeting...

Community Art Exhibits to be Displayed in Downtown East Lansing Businesses this Winter and Spring

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to support local businesses and unify the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority will be hosting three community art exhibits at participating downtown E...

City of East Lansing Seeks Nominations for 2021 Crystal Awards

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing is currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Crystal Awards – an annual event hosted by the East Lansing City Council that serves to honor individuals, businesses, professionals, nonprofi...

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project” in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing (City) will activate several public spaces in downtown East Lansing and provide the community with more opportunities to socialize safely and support local businesses through a new crowdfunding camp...

Community Advised of Intermittent Park Closures this Winter for Wildlife Damage Management

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 wildlife damage management.Beginning January 11, 2021 through M...

Community Invited to Participate in “Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority is excited to sponsor a “Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest this January. Community members can participate by submitting a digital photo of themselves weari...

Validations Available for Downtown Parking Customers Impacted by Christmas Eve Programming Issue

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Due to a programming issue with the City of East Lansing’s downtown parking access controls, free parking was not available as originally planned in downtown East Lansing’s gated parking facilities for a...

Special Meetings Scheduled to be Held Electronically This Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The majority of the City of East Lansing’s regularly scheduled, in-person public meetings are currently either being canceled or converted to special, electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 crisis.Currently, ther...

Income Tax Office Provides Employers with 2020 Year-End Reporting Reminders & 2021 Withholding Hints

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With the start of a new year, the East Lansing Income Tax Office has issued some 2020 year-end reporting reminders and helpful hints for 2021 withholding for employers.Year-End Reporting RemindersEmployers must provide all ...

Public Hearing for the 2019 CDBG Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing will hold a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. to hear public comments related to the 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which covers activities undertaken by t...

Second Round of Bonus Gift Cards Now Available for Early Buyers of Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards

UPDATE 12/23/20: The second round of the buy one, get one promotion for Downtown East Lansing egift cards has sold out, but you can still buy gift cards: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/east-lansing.

ORIGINAL RELEASE: EAST LANSING, Mich. — A second round ...

City of East Lansing’s State of Emergency and Downtown Mask Order Extended

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At last night’s East Lansing City Council meeting, the City Council approved a policy resolution extending East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens’ declaration of a City State of Emergency and the requirement to wear a face mask in all out...

Give the Gift of Shopping and Dining Local in Downtown East Lansing this Holiday Season

UPDATE (12/12/20 at noon): The promotional funds for the Downtown East Lansing bonus gift cards are expected to run out soon. Thank you to all of the early buyers for helping successfully kick off this program. Community members are encouraged to keep buy...

City of East Lansing Office Closures Extended due to COVID-19

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 in the community, the City of East Lansing’s current office closures will be extended beyond Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the interest of community and employee health. ...

East Lansing Arts Commission Accepting Second Round of Applications for Cultural Arts Grant Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting a second round of applications for its Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Cultural Arts Grant program.The Cultural Arts Grant program supports high-quality public art projects that encoura...

City Announces Office Closures in Response to Community-Wide Spread of COVID-19, Emergency Order

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In light of the community-wide spread of COVID-19 and the latest emergency order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the majority of City of East Lansing offices will be closed to the public fo...

Outdoor Gathering Restriction Tightened to No More than Ten People in Some Parts of East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. – No more than ten people may gather outdoors in parts of East Lansing, including the downtown area, per an emergency order issued today by Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail. The order (Ingham2020-25), effective imme...

East Lansing, MSU, Ingham County Health Remind Community of COVID-19 Safety Measures in Place

EAST LANSING - The City of East Lansing, Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) and Michigan State University (MSU) are banding together once more to urge the greater East Lansing community to continue safety measures as Big Ten football returns to Sparta...

Letter Sent to Big Ten Conference from Mayors in 11 Big Ten College Communities

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Last week, a group of mayors from several Big Ten college and university communities met to discuss plans for the upcoming football season as well as to share ideas on what has and hasn’t worked in their respective communities for sl...

East Lansing City Council Adopts Emergency Ordinance Requiring Compliance with Public Health Orders

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At last night’s East Lansing City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved the adoption of a new emergency ordinance requiring compliance with public health orders.

Under the new ordinance, any person who viol...

Preliminary Re-Opening Plan for the East Lansing Hannah Community Center

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Pursuant to Executive Orders 2020-175 and 2020-176 from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) has announced its preliminary plan to partially re-open the East Lansing Hannah Communit...

City of East Lansing Launches Small Business Relief Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched a Small Business Relief Program that focuses on job retention throughout the East Lansing community.East Lansing businesses with income-eligible employees can apply to receive up to $10,000 in gr...

East Lansing 54B District Court Launches Virtual Counter to Increase Public Access

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing 54B District Court is excited to announce the implementation of its new Virtual Counter.The Virtual Counter operates as a live chat session and is offered in addition to the court’s phone, email and in-person service...

15-Minute Grace Period to Begin Aug. 17 in Downtown East Lansing’s Gated Parking Facilities

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A 15-minute grace period will begin on Monday, Aug. 17 in downtown East Lansing’s gated parking facilities.The grace period is for parking customers who enter and exit the gated parking facilities within 15 minutes. Customers will pu...