Keep Growing Detroit Kicks Off Another Bountiful Season
The first seed and transplant distribution of the season is this month! Now is the perfect time to become a member of the Garden Resource Program.
Morningside Blight Brigade Scores Its First Win
Our first meeting last month was a productive one, and since blight is everyone’s concern, we hope you’ll join us on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Morningside Café.
The Residences at St. Matthew Project
On an average day there are around 20 workers on site, but the most they have had in one day is 40 to keep the project running smoothly and on time.
5th Precinct Police-Community Relations Council Back in Person
Meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss the next meeting on May 1.
BeShroomed Farms and Café brings mushroom-infused Coffee and More
BeShroomed Farms with its co-located cafe and mushroom mercantile are firmly anchored in a matte black building with a matching black awning and ample adjacent parking at 16555 Harper, Detroit, MI 48224 in the East English Village neighborhood.
What Comes Between Hump Day and TGIF?
Next month’s TGI Thursday will be on May 2 at the Warren Café, 16314 E. Warren, next to the laundromat at Three Mile. You can pair your drink with a slice or two of delicious thin crust pizza from Morningside’s own Flamz Pizzeria.
Award-Winning East African Restaurant a Step Closer to Opening on E. Warren
Our neighborhood used to be a difficult place to find good sit-down restaurants, but that’s rapidly changing. Baobab Fare, which specializes in cuisine from Burundi in eastern Africa, is making good progress toward opening its second location on E. Warren and Grayton.
Morningside-Based Tacos Hernandez Named One of Top 10 Detroit Eateries
Although she’s only lived in Morningside for a few years, Diana Gomez has already put our neighborhood on the map for her award winning food truck, Tacos Hernandez. The truck was recently listed as No. 5 on the Freep’s list of “Top 10 Detroit Restaurants & Dining Experiences.”
Spring/Summer Activities at the Jefferson Branch Library
Check out all the events the library has to offer this spring and summer!
April Meeting this Tuesday (4/09) 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church
Our agenda includes: Motor City Makeover, nominations for Morningside Board of Directors, Morningsider newsletter update, Summer Sizzler II, bulk pickup changes, and more.
Is the Land Value Tax Good for Morningsiders? Part II
Of the 56,000 privately owned parcels of vacant land in the city, about 20,000 (36%) of those are owned either by outside speculators, businesses, or investors.
City Budget Hearings Begin – Let Your Voice Be Heard!
If you can only attend one meeting, probably the most important one will be the Public Budget Hearing on Monday, April 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Morningsider Survey
Do you have a favorite feature that appears in the Morningsider? Is there something that you would like to see added or maybe even removed entirely?
Introducing Morningside Blight Brigade
Are you sick of blight? You’re not alone. Want to do something about it? Find out how you can be part of the solution at the first meeting of the Morningside Blight Brigade on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the Morningside Café, 16369 E. Warren.
Successful Coffee X Vibes Gathering is Just The Beginning
Everything that was originally envisioned for Morningside Cafe comes to fruition daily. You may ask what that vision was? The short end of that answer is rather simple: To Unify.
Water Service Line Program Expanded in Morningside
Beginning on March 11, exploratory digging in front yards will begin along Haverhill, Devonshire, Bedford, Three Mile, Courville and Audubon. As shown on the map, this expansion area will also span from Mack to East Warren.
St. Matthew’s Parish Receives National Recognition as Historic Site
Morningside residents can easily recognize the copper clad bell towers atop St. Matthew’s Parish at the intersection of Harper and Whittier Avenues. The rich architecture and history of this iconic landmark was officially recognized in November when the National Park Service added St. Matthew’s to the National Register of Historic Places.
Future Leaders: Aisha Hinds
Aisha ( Asia) Hinds is an inspiring individual who embraces dedication, compassion, and ambition. She attends East English Village Preparatory Academy @ Finney, where she excels both academically and personally.
More than 30 Activities for the Whole Family at Jefferson Branch Library
Spring is really busting out at the Jefferson Branch these days.
Eastside Community Network Helps Promote Digital Equity
Technology 101, designed to teach basic computer skills, is offered at Eastside Community Network, 4401 Conner, every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.