News in East Lansing
East Lansing Parks Department Posts Healthy Surplus, but Challenges Await
A large grant was a lifeline to the parks department during the last fiscal year, but a budget cut and lower program enrollment raises questions for the future.
City of East Lansing
Published September 18Community Invited to Trowbridge Thrift and Thrive on Wednesday, Sept. 23
The businesses in the Trowbridge Plaza, at the corner of Trowbridge and Harrison roads, are welcoming the community to the first Thrift and Thrive event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.
East Lansing Council Considers $300 Million Plan to Address Growing Flooding Problems
The city could install a new utility to pay for infrastructure improvements that reduce flooding.
City of East Lansing
Published September 16A Portion of the Bailey Street Parking Lot to Close Friday, Oct. 2
Community members are advised that a large portion of the Bailey Street Parking Lot, 139 Bailey St., will close as of Friday, Oct. 2.
East Lansing HRC Moves Forward With Housing Investigation Despite Loss of Investigatory Powers
The commission said it can investigate the complaint because it was filed before the City Council stripped powers delegated in the ordinance that governs it.
After Years of Road Closures, Trowbridge Businesses Want to Remind Customers They’re Still Here
Businesses in the Trowbridge Plaza will hold a Thrift and Thrive event on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
City of East Lansing
Published September 15East Lansing High School Homecoming Parade to be Held Friday, Sept. 18
Community members are encouraged to line the streets of the City in support of the East Lansing High School (ELHS) Homecoming Parade, which will occur Friday, Sept. 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Prime Time Seniors to Bring Generations Together Through Skill-Sharing Classes
East Lansing seniors will teach grade school children how to sew, carve, paint and much more in October.
City of East Lansing
Published September 14East Lansing Police Department Issues Statement on Weekend Assault Incident
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 13, an officer with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) was on foot patrol in Downtown East Lansing when he was assaulted with bear spray by a passenger in a passing vehicle.
Author Hanif Abdurraqib to Headline One Grand Read’s Community-Wide Book Program
ELPL, MSU Libraries and CADL patrons are invited to read Abdurraqib's "There's Always This Year" On Basketball and Ascension" and participate in related programs.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With East Lansing Public Library
East Lansing Info Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols talks with Library Communications Lead Gabby Kindig about ELPL's programs and resources.
City of East Lansing
Published September 14Human Rights Commission Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancies
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies. The board consists of nine members who serve three-year terms and meet at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.