http://lansingmi.gov As you may know, Lansing is in the midst of its master planning process, and the City would like you to get involved! The Master Plan will guide Lansing's development for the next 20 years. There are 5 opportunities in February for you to participate. http://www.lansingmi.gov/Lansing/pnd/planning/newsletter_5.pdf 2350 We have arrived in the 21st Century! Get the latest news and information related to the City of Lansing by becoming a follower on Twitter. http://www.twitter.com/LansingMichigan 2349 Saturday February 13th come downtown Lansing for the Frost Fest! Family events will start at 1pm, with ice sculptures, trebuchet shows, snowboard demos and more. Adults can enjoy an Ice Bar and Microbrew tent starting at 7pm. http://www.lansingpsd.com 2346 Mayor Bernero delivered his State of the City address at the Southside Community Center on January 25th. In his speech he talked about initiatives that would provide incentives for small businesses, help revitalize neighborhoods, improve the Michigan Ave Corridor, and positively engage Lansing youth. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20100126/NEWS01/1260324&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL 2345 On Monday, January 25, 2010, Mayor Bernero delivered his 5th State of the City address at the new Southside Community Center on Wise Rd. A copy of the address can be viewed by clicking the link. http://lansingmi.gov/2010 SOC Address15436.pdf 2344 Join Mayor Bernero as he gives the 2010 State of the City Address to Council members and the community in the auditorium at the new Southside Community Center (5815 Wise Rd) on Monday, January 25th at 7 p.m. http://www.lansingmi.gov/mayor 2343 The City will receive $17.4 million as part of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) under MSHDA. The money will be used to acquire, rehab, or demolish mortgaged foreclosed properties within a defined area of the City. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010301140010 2342 Help support the American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter's efforts to provide relief for those hit by tragedy in Haiti. http://www.midmichiganredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=4406UBS63G 2341 On Friday, January 15, 2010 and Monday, January 18, City of Lansing offices including City Hall will be closed. Emergency services will continue to operate normally. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 19, 2009 at their regular times. http://lansingmi.gov/ 2340 The Lansing Complete Count Committee and the U.S. Census Bureau are giving citizens the opportunity to participate in the 2010 census. Informational meetings on available jobs will take place on January 12th and 13th. http://lansingmi.gov/Blurb for PSA37121.pdf 2334 The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has partnered with local communities to study the possibility of transportation improvements along the Michigan / Grand River Corridor. http://www.migrtrans.org/home.html 2333 Recovery zone bonds were recently approved by the Ingham County Commission and the City Council to fund the Accident Fund World Headquarters construction for the project's new parking ramp. http://edc.lansingmi.gov/modules.php?name=Projects&op=ProjectsDetails&id=52&pmenu_id=5 2330 Lansing's first "Community Works" Inaugural Day of Caring will take place on Tuesday January 5, 2010. Mayor Bernero, The City Clerk, and newly elected City Council Members will be sworn into office, while donations will support the Mid-Michigan Food Bank and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. http://lansingmi.gov/07500_Bernero_InnauguralEvent_Ticket[1]37116.pdf 2326 Mayor Bernero discusses the importance of bringing more production jobs back to the U.S. on Bloomberg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1eiHrcdU_8 2316 The Census Bureau is seeking to hire individuals to work in their own neighborhoods to help ensure that everyone gets counted in the 2010 census. Attend one of these meetings to learn more. http://lansingmi.gov/Census PSA_151558.pdf 2305 Mayor Bernero cuts the ribbon to open a new urgent care facility for the uninsured and under insured in South Lansing, thanks to Dr. Eleanore Kue and Simon Kue. His Healing Hands Health Center is expecting to serve 10,000 patients annually. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170319 2297 Lansing Parks and Recreation teamed with the Averill Woods Neighborhood Association and dozens of MSU students to clean up the forest next to Averill Woods Elementary School. http://www.lansingmi.gov/parks/averill_park_clean-up_november_14_2009.jsp 2294 Residents are invited to a special breakfast with Santa the morning after Silver Bells in the City, sponsored by the Lansing Principle Shopping District. Purchase your tickets ahead of time for one of three breakfast times starting at 8:30am, available at Troppo restaurant. http://lansingpsd.weebly.com/ 2292 The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission has announced its annual luncheon will take place on January 18th, 2010 starting at 11am. The commission is comprised of members from city government, local businesses, Michigan State University, churches, and citizens. http://www.lansingmi.gov/mayor/mlk/index.jsp 2291 The 25th annual Silver Bells in the City will take place Friday November 20th from 5-9pm. Come downtown and enjoy this great tradition that will include a parade, family entertainment, fireworks, and the lighting of Michigan's official Christmas Tree. http://www.silverbellsinthecity.org/ 2288 Continuing his national advocacy for manufacturing and fair trade to create new jobs for Americans, Mayor Bernero recently appeared on The Ed Show on MSNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33897535#33897535 2287 Mayor Bernero joined local community members for the ribbon cutting at the Southside Community Center. This newly opened historic facility will host a wide variety of community activities and programs. http://www.lansingmi.gov/southside_community_center_grand_opening.jsp 2279 Mayor Virg Bernero, Chair of the MMAC and President of the Michigan Brownfields Association, recently hosted EPA Official Mathy Stanislaus and White House dignitaries at the Lansing Center to discuss Automotive Brownfields, and the future of American Manufacturing. http://autocommunities.us/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC={EDD321CC-9402-406D-9ADA-B7E9133DF04E} 2273 Thanks to the hard work of a group of local historians led by Jesse LaSorda, the Mount Hope cemetery now has a new state marker that recognizes that the area is historically significant. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091021/NEWS01/910210318&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL 2268 Mayor Bernero joined students from the Riddle Elementary School this past Friday for the return of the "Hoophouse," after being down this past year from vandalism. The program is sponsored by the NorthWest Initiative. http://www.nwlansing.org/ 2267 Mayor Bernero recently joined United Way President Teresa Kmetz (at podium), Council President Quinney, Clerk Swope and City employees for the 2009-10 Capital Area United Way Fund-raising Kickoff. https://donor.united-e-way.org/Default.aspx? 2266 Come to downtown Lansing on Wednesday October 28th from 5 to 7pm and join hundreds of Lansing area families for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. The event will take place on S. Washington and Allegan Street. http://lansingpsd.weebly.com/ 2264 Mayor Bernero joined Blue Cross CEO Dan Loepp and Accident Fund CEO Liz Haar to announce that Blue Cross will move 250 jobs downtown Lansing. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20091015/NEWS03/910150341 2263 Are you interested in helping establish objectives and policies to guide Lansing's future growth and development? Lansing citizens and property owners can attend this 2 hours workshop on Thursday October 29th at the Lansing Center to take part in an open discussion of the City's Master Plan. http://lansingmi.gov/DESIGN LANSING Community Character Workshop65171.pdf 2261 Mayor Bernero presented The Key to the City to former House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt when he visited Lansing for the Forum on Medical Innovation. Gephardt is known for his unwavering support for fair trade and American manufacturing. http://www.americanmedicalinnovation.org 2259 Lansing150.com is calling on residents to submit their best Lansing story. Simply visit www.Lansing150.com and submit your favorite family or business story related to Lansing for a chance to win $500! http://lansingmi.gov/Lansing Contest Flyer65157.pdf 2239 Mayor Bernero, LEDC President Bob Trezise and Preuss Pets owner Rick Preuss recently joined CSO mascot Swish the Fish to celebrate the reopening of Cedar Street at the conclusion of the $3 million road construction project. http://www.lansingmi.gov/pubserv/cso/index.jsp 2238 The Niagara Foundation of Michigan presented the 2009 Peace and Dialog Award to Mayor Bernero at the 7th Annual Dialog and Friendship dinner. The event focused on the importance of dialog in a globalizing world. http://www.nfmichigan.org 2237 Emphasis on small business development and affordable median home prices were mentioned as the key factor for the ranking. Correspondents from MSNBC discuss the top 10 cities in the nation in the full video. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33191501#33191501 2235 Two Men and A Truck recently opened a new franchise office in Lansing that will house 55 employees. Mayor Virg Bernero joined the family, friends, and employees for the grand opening. http://www.twomenandatruck.com/index.html 2231 Mayor Bernero meets with first responders and health officials for flu pandemic planning. The local government is taking steps to stay prepared to keep all vital operations going in the event of a pandemic. http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/ 2229 Commenting on recent claims by the Federal Reserve that the recession is "likely over," Mayor Virg Bernero discusses the struggles of Michigan residents, and the importance of continued investment in American Manufacturing. http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/business/2009/09/16/am.intv.bernero.cnn 2225 Mayor Bernero launches a new "Green" parking plan for downtown Lansing as part of CATA's Clean Commute Challenge Week. The City will now offer free Vanpool parking and discounted parking for registered vehicles. http://www.cata.org 2222 Members of the Lansing Police and Fire Departments, Mayor Virg Bernero, dignitaries, and private citizens held a memorial service in Wentworth Park to remember those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. http://www.lansingmi.gov/lansing_remembers_9_11.jsp 2220 Watch Mayor Virg Bernero in a recent interview on Fox News as he comments on the state of the U.S. economy. Discussion points include the current unemployment numbers and the importance of U.S. Manufacturing. http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/26176085/fmr-labor-sec-jobs-numbers-are-sobering.htm#q=bernero 2218 Demolition of the North Grand Ramp is making way for the historic renovation of the Ottawa Power Station on the Grand River in downtown Lansing. http://www.lansingedc.com/modules.php?name=Projects&op=ProjectsDetails&id=52&pmenu_id=5 2215 Mayor Bernero and Chief Alley recently introduced one of Lansing's two new Community Police Officers at the Allen Neighborhood Center on the Eastside. http://www.wilx.com/crime/headlines/56738707.html 2214 The Lansing Project Homeless Connect is a one day event for the homeless population to gain access to essential services. The event starts Thursday September 10th, from 10-4pm, at the South Washington Office Complex. http://lansingmi.gov/PHC save the date 0959694.pdf 2212 Mayor Bernero joins community for the grand opening of the Davis Park Trail, which extends 0.65 miles and is part of the master plan created by Community for the Park. http://www.lansingmi.gov/parks/index.jsp 2211 Mayor Bernero with the 2009 City of Lansing Employee of the Year, Katrina Urista, of the Finance Department. Congratulations Katrina! http://www.lansingmi.gov/finance/index.jsp 2209 The Lansing 150 Labor Day Celebration will take place this Saturday at the Lansing Adado Riverfront Park. Come out and enjoy activities and live music from 11am-9pm. http://www.lansing150.com/ 2190 Mayor Bernero held his annual Senior Activity Fair earlier this month. Hundreds of Seniors enjoyed live music, dancing, food, and service resources. http://www.lansingmi.gov/senior_activity_fair.jsp 2189 The Lansing City Council recently unanimously passed the "Complete Streets" ordinance, introduced by the Walk and Bike Lansing Task-force. http://www.walkbikelansing.com 2188 The recently completed Burchard Park in Old Town is located behind the Brenke Fish Ladder between Grand River and Oakland Ave. http://www.lansingmi.gov/parks/ 2187 The City of Lansing, The Ingham County Land Bank, Capital Area Michigan Works', and Lansing Community College announced plans to renovate a house that will allow 60 at risk students to gain construction skills and certifications thanks to a $675,000 Youthbuild Grand. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=A3&Dato=20090811&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=908110802&Ref=PH 2181