East Lansing

In view of the inclement weather and in order to protect City employees and residents given the current road conditions, the City Manager and Mayor have consulted and agreed to cancel tonight’s City Council meeting.

In response to the current heat advisory and with the heat index expected to be at or above 100 degrees this week, the City of East Lansing is opening cooling centers at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and the East Lansing Public Library.

On Thursday, June 20, the City of East Lansing’s Planning and Zoning division will host two open houses focused on issues involving social equity in connection with the City’s comprehensive plan update. Both events are free.

The East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) has invited all community members to attend a special Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 23.

The City of East Lansing has announced the line up for the 28th annual Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF), to take place in downtown East Lansing the weekend of June 21-22.

On Tuesday, June 18 from 2-4 p.m., the City of East Lansing will host the grand opening for “Art Walk,” a collaboration between the City’s Prime Time Seniors Program and the Burcham Hills Retirement Community at Burcham Hills, 2700 Burcham Drive.

At its May 14 meeting, the East Lansing City Council voted to establish a new Charter Review Committee. The Committee will examine the City Charter and make recommendations regarding any changes it may feel are necessary or appropriate.

Work on the northwest elevator in the Charles Street Parking Garage, 121 Charles St. began today, marking the start of the second phase of the modernization project. Signs and barricades have been put in place for public safety.

Community members are advised that the City of East Lansing’s offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

In an effort to assist property owners with recovery and cleanup following the overnight storm, the East Lansing Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide free bulk waste stickers and yellow City trash bags to impacted homes for the next week.