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CATA to provide free busing for August 6 election
CATA will offer free rides Tuesday, August 6 to polling locations for local elections.
Evan Jones
Aug 2, 20191 min read


Gotcha scooters plan arrival in East Lansing on August 18
Electric scooters will return to East Lansing with a tentative deployment date of August 18, City Manager George Lahanas confirmed.
Evan Jones
Jul 19, 20191 min read


East Lansing gives update on income tax revenue
Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council meeting will have an update on income tax revenue scheduled.
Evan Jones
Jul 15, 20192 min read


East Lansing Summer Concert Series to begin Friday
The East Lansing 2019 Summer Concert Series will begin with a performance by Starfarm from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12
Evan Jones
Jul 11, 20191 min read


One-side parking restrictions to start July 19 in Bailey neighborhood
On-street parking pilot program in the Bailey neighborhood will restrict parking on residential streets.
Evan Jones
Jul 9, 20191 min read


Want to set off fireworks in East Lansing? Here are the rules
July 4 is nationally known as a day to set off fireworks in the sky, and East Lansing has guidelines for those wishing to participate.
Evan Jones
Jul 2, 20191 min read


City attorney receives raise after council interviewed other prospective candidates
East Lansing City Council voted 3-2 to maintain and grant a raise to City Attorney Thomas Yeadon and his firm.
Evan Jones
Jun 24, 20193 min read


30-minute free parking will be offered during July
A pilot program initiated by the City of East Lansing will provide 30-minute free parking in July.
Evan Jones
Jun 20, 20192 min read


City Council debates halting downtown development, direction of housing policy
East Lansing City Council discussed halting downtown development in order to streamline a housing study and augment downtown zoning.
Evan Jones
Jun 18, 20195 min read


Hannah Community Center Committee is planning the facility's future
Since March 2019, the Hannah Community Center Committee has worked to plan a path for the facility’s future.
Evan Jones
Jun 13, 20193 min read


City council considers development moratorium, approves contract policy
City Council discussed a moratorium on development, authorized the city manager to enter certain contracts, introduced a review board.
Evan Jones
Jun 7, 20194 min read


City budget and investment plans prioritize infrastructure and public projects
East Lansing City Council approved its fiscal year 2020 budget and capital improvement plan.
Evan Jones
Jun 4, 20192 min read
East Lansing Family Aquatic Center to open June 1
The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center, at 6400 Abbot Road, is set to open Saturday, June 1
Evan Jones
May 25, 20191 min read
Public panel draws input on substance abuse, child neglect solutions
Michigan’s Children and the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan held a public hearing on intersecting solutions to drug abuse.
Evan Jones
Apr 27, 20193 min read
East Lansing City Council approves lone downtown dispensary
The East Lansing City Council approved CA-East Lansing’s application to open a downtown dispensary at 1234 E. Grand River Ave.
Evan Jones
Apr 26, 20193 min read
East Lansing, BWL officials discuss renewable energy push
Environmental agency presentations made up what Mayor Mark Meadows called the East Lansing City Council’s “environmental evening.”
Evan Jones
Apr 26, 20193 min read
Lansing City Council approves $250M Red Cedar development project
After years in the making and seven different development agreements, the Lansing City Council approved the $250 million Red Cedar project.
Evan Jones
Apr 24, 20191 min read
Councilmembers discuss strictness of potential marijuana penalties
Council doesn’t have a clear direction on handling recreational marijuana penalties after an April 16 discussion-only meeting.
Evan Jones
Apr 20, 20192 min read
Uncertainty, delays and competition: Why scooters still aren't back
Only Spin and Gotcha — both new to East Lansing — have filed for a licensing agreement to operate within the city.
Evan Jones
Apr 19, 20193 min read
Proposed Bogue Street towers face delay in City Council
Proposal from the developers of The Hub on Campus to build two student housing towers on Bogue Street faces delays.
Evan Jones
Apr 18, 20193 min read
What we know about East Lansing dispensary applicants
Only one out of four dispensary applicants vying for a location on East Grand River Avenue will receive a permit.
Evan Jones
Apr 12, 20193 min read


Heavy police presence monitors Cedar Village post-Final Four loss
Cedar Village in East Lansing was monitored heavily by police.
Evan Jones
Apr 8, 20191 min read


LIVE: Cedar Village after Michigan State's Final Four loss
Live Tweets from student reactions to Michigan State's final four loss.
Evan Jones
Apr 7, 20191 min read
East Lansing bars packed ahead of Final Four tip-off
Students are heavily anticipating the Spartans' Final Four matchup, with some lining up at East Lansing bars nearly six hours before.
Evan Jones
Apr 7, 20191 min read
The Hub developers seek 2 more Bogue Street towers
The real-estate firm behind The Hub informed East Lansing officials it has acquired two neighboring properties for potential student housing
Evan Jones
Apr 6, 20193 min read
E.L., Lubbock, Texas mayors make friendly bet on Final Four match-up
East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows made a friendly bet with Lubbock, Texas Mayor Dan Pope regarding the outcome of Saturday night’s game.
Evan Jones
Apr 5, 20191 min read
E.L. policy affects students, too — here's how to get involved
East Lansing city officials deal with issues that directly impact the Michigan State student body, students can shape decisions made.
Evan Jones
Apr 4, 20193 min read
East Lansing passes electric vehicle charging station requirements
East Lansing City Council passed requirements to implement electric vehicle charging stations.
Evan Jones
Mar 30, 20192 min read
City Council approves 3 dispensaries — against Udpa's wishes
Three out of six current applicants for medical marijuana dispensaries received city approval.
Evan Jones
Mar 28, 20194 min read


Michigan Avenue could look very different in 5 years
A $30 million drain restoration project and a $250 million development project pending approval could drastically reshape Michigan Avenue.
Evan Jones
Mar 22, 20194 min read
E.L. sets scooter regulations, licensing agreement process
East Lansing passed an ordinance to regulate electric scooters, establishing a licensing agreement process and safety provisions.
Evan Jones
Mar 14, 20192 min read
City Council discusses marijuana penalties, streamlining budget
City Council held a discussion-only meeting Tuesday on lessening recreational marijuana penalties and a new approach to the city’s budget.
Evan Jones
Mar 13, 20192 min read
$200 million 'global village' on Lansing-E.L. border now underway
$200 million "global village" on the site of a former golf course along the Red Cedar River appears to be a go
Evan Jones
Mar 1, 20193 min read
City Council hears new ordinances, mulls historic district expansion
City Council considered boundary changes to the Oakwood Historic District and other regulatory changes.
Evan Jones
Feb 28, 20192 min read
Into the weeds of East Lansing dispensary regulations
East Lansing Planning Commission recommends overhaul of medical marijuana dispensary regulations.
Evan Jones
Feb 22, 20193 min read
City officials hash out electric vehicle charging station ordinance
An ordinance to establish requirements for electric vehicle charging stations heads to council.
Evan Jones
Feb 21, 20193 min read
Spin seeks to become East Lansing's third scooter provider
Spin has had conversations with Michigan State about operating on campus. They also seek Lansing and East Lansing ridership
Evan Jones
Feb 21, 20192 min read
City council discusses scooters, budget matters
Electric scooter regulations, annual budget and infrastructure improvement discussion at East Lansing City Council meeting.
Evan Jones
Feb 21, 20193 min read
Competition heats up to open dispensary on Grand River Avenue
Four dispensaries requesting a permit from the city council along East Grand River Avenue. Only one can receive it.
Evan Jones
Feb 15, 20193 min read
East Lansing city officials consider scooter regulations and fees
East Lansing officials are considering increased regulations on electric scooter companies.
Evan Jones
Feb 15, 20193 min read
Park Place heights, dispensaries the focus at Tuesday's city council
height limits for downtown development and public hearings set for proposed marijuana dispensaries.
Evan Jones
Feb 13, 20193 min read
E.L. mulling resident input on parks and recreation priorities
East Lansing Parks Department began its in-person community input process in considering priorities for its updated five-year plan.
Evan Jones
Feb 13, 20193 min read


Meet DaMar Boyd, East Lansing's new tax man
East Lansing Income Tax Administrator DaMar Boyd, a Grand Rapids transplant, is no stranger to the detail that’s required for the income tax
Evan Jones
Feb 7, 20193 min read

Park Place developers seek approval for dual towers, movie theater
City officials are reviewing plans for a two-building Park Place project as a part of multiple landscape-changing projects
Evan Jones
Jan 31, 20195 min read


City seeks community input for 5-year parks and recreation plan
The City of East Lansing is updating its five-year Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Plan and is asking for public input.
Evan Jones
Jan 30, 20192 min read


Investors, city officials celebrate community solar park's completion
City officials and project sponsors celebrated the opening of the East Lansing Community Solar Park on Burcham Road at a celebration Jan. 23
Evan Jones
Jan 28, 20191 min read


Campbell's Market Basket to open downtown grocery store by spring
Campbell’s Market Basket will open a grocery store in downtown East Lansing.
Evan Jones
Jan 23, 20192 min read


Former Virginia Gov. Wilder gives keynote at MLK Day luncheon
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan hosted its annual luncheon with former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder speaking.
Evan Jones
Jan 22, 20192 min read


MLK Day commission hosts first annual art contest
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission of Mid-Michigan presented its first art contest
Evan Jones
Jan 18, 20192 min read

Age-Friendly Community Committee aims to increase accessibility
Through the Age-Friendly Community Committee, citizens and government leaders are working to improve accessibility and bridge the generation
Evan Jones
Jan 17, 20193 min read
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