“Arthur Murray” Building Comes Back to Life, With New Affordable Housing
Nancy Brigham Nancy Brigham

“Arthur Murray” Building Comes Back to Life, With New Affordable Housing

Long after the last dancer had tapped a toe at 16641 East Warren Ave., residents in the neighborhood still called the building the Arthur Murray, recalling the dance studio it once housed. If you go by the building today, you’ll see construction workers giving it a new life; but it will still keep its name and façade, in honor of its rich history.

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Motor City Makeover: Rain, Flowers, and Community Spirit
Sharon Davis-Cawthorne Sharon Davis-Cawthorne

Motor City Makeover: Rain, Flowers, and Community Spirit

On Saturday, May 18, 2026, neighbors came together for the Motor City Makeover project with the Morningside Community Organization (MCO) board, bringing energy, teamwork, and plenty of community spirit to a rainy day.

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Mark Those Calendars, The Summer Sizzler is on the way
Jeffery D. Lewis II Jeffery D. Lewis II

Mark Those Calendars, The Summer Sizzler is on the way

Join us for the Summer Sizzler on Saturday, July 18, from 1–4pm at Three Mile-Munich Park. Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with music, games, crafts, great food, and neighborhood connection!

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Curb Appeal on Audubon
Susan Newell Susan Newell

Curb Appeal on Audubon

With so many nicely landscaped homes on Audubon, it was difficult to pick a favorite this month, but the profusion of peonies and purple irises in Sharon Luckerman’s front yard were irresistible.

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Construction on the Block
Rachel Pisano Rachel Pisano

Construction on the Block

Ronnie Bolton is an experienced single family residential developer in Detroit and he is currently working on a property in Morningside at 4890 Bedford Street. We got a chance to speak with him about his process and all that goes into a renovation like this.

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There’s Still Time to Help Create Detroit’s Future
Latisha Johnson Latisha Johnson

There’s Still Time to Help Create Detroit’s Future

The Master Plan hasn't been comprehensively updated since 2009. As we know, the City of Detroit has evolved since 2009, and it's important that we assess where we are today and work together to build a better Detroit in the future.

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J.E. Clark Has Closed: Have a Say in What Happens Next
Nicoletta Valenzano Nicoletta Valenzano

J.E. Clark Has Closed: Have a Say in What Happens Next

The end of J.E. Clark as a school marks the close of an important chapter in Morningside's history. But it also presents an opportunity for residents to help shape what comes next. If you'd like to learn more about the future of the site, please consider attending the upcoming DPSCD community meetings on June 16.

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Morningside to Elect New Board of Directors in May
Susan Newell Susan Newell

Morningside to Elect New Board of Directors in May

Officers serve two-year terms with staggered elections and may serve no more than two consecutive terms in the same office. This year the positions of 1 Vice-President and Treasurer are open. At-large board members serve one-year terms, with openings for as many as six members.

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New Application Should Make Acquiring City Properties Easier
Jeffery D. Lewis II Jeffery D. Lewis II

New Application Should Make Acquiring City Properties Easier

Residents have often complained that the process of buying properties from the city or the Detroit Land Bank (DLBA) is filled with obstacles. Those complaints have been taken seriously, and the result is a revamped online application.

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Morningside Café Isn’t Just a Coffee Shop Any More
Susan Newell Susan Newell

Morningside Café Isn’t Just a Coffee Shop Any More

On a recent Friday I stopped in to hear Horns of Plenty. Saxophonist, Mike Hudson, and trumpet player and singer, Greg Mathis have a combined 90 years of performing. Greg was also a member of famed Detroit R&B group, The Floaters.

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E. Warren Welcomes Michigan’s First Liberian Restaurant
Sarah Williams Sarah Williams

E. Warren Welcomes Michigan’s First Liberian Restaurant

It's been a joy to share that Little Liberia soft-opened in late February on the ground floor of The Ribbon at East English Village (which boasts 18 newly built apartments, plus a restaurant and retail space). Residents of Morningside, EEV, and Cornerstone Village are now a short walk or bike ride (or a flight of stairs) from our state's very first Liberian restaurant.

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