Curb Appeal: Going the Extra Mile on Three Mile
This month we are featuring a home located on Three Mile, where the yard is turning neighbors’ heads as they go by. You would never guess that Victoria Dorsey, the owner of this beautiful yard, only moved in two and a half months ago!
Too Many Feral Cats in Morningside? TNR to the Rescue
At the last Morningside community meeting, we were introduced to Morningside TNR, a new organization whose primary focus is reducing cat over population in our area. TNR stands for trap, neuter, release, and that’s exactly what they do.
Weekends at EWDC Kitchen Pick-Up Window
This is a chance to taste what our community is cooking and support the entrepreneurs who are building their food businesses through E. Warren Development Corp.
Part Two: The Future of J.E. Clark: What DPSCD Plans for the Site
When J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy closed its doors after 100 years this spring, one of the biggest questions facing the Morningside community was simple: What will happen to the property?
Who and What is on the August 4 Primary Ballot
Too many Americans don’t bother to vote in primary elections, out of a mistaken belief that only the general elections matter. But in districts heavily skewed toward only one party, like so many of ours are, whoever wins the primary will by default be the person who takes office.
RxKids Program Means Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, Reduced Healthcare Costs
The Rx Kids program, launched by Mayor Sheffield in February, builds on the success of the nation’s first communitywide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, started two years ago in Flint.
Is It Real or Fake News? Seven Ways to Figure It Out
Here are a few tips to help sharpen your eyes, ears and brains to separate facts from fakes.
New Mural Brightens Up E. Warren
Eastside Love Letters is the brainchild of local Detroit artist Mila Lynn (known as @mindofmila), working in partnership with the City Walls Detroit mural residency program.
Mayor Mary Sheffield and Chris Ilitch Inspire EEV Prep Academy Students
Students at East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney recently experienced an unforgettable day as Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and Detroit business leader Chris Ilitch visited the school to engage with students and share a message of hope, leadership, and community investment.
“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.
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.
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!
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.
Council Votes to Slow Down Consideration of Data Centers in Detroit
Councilmember Latisha Johnson was one of the six members who passed a resolution calling for a two-year moratorium on building data centers.
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.
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.
EWDC Launches Community Directory to Tell Us What’s Up, Doe
Have you ever wished you had one source of contact information for local businesses and upcoming events in the neighborhood?
A Note from the President: Our Community, Our Service
Morningside Community Organization’s annual board nomination process began in April and concluded with the May 12 community meeting at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Residents Continue Beautification of Cornwall Corridor
This year Cornwall Corridor Block Club and Ancient Beauty Food Forest teamed up during Motor City Makeover to clean up the 4800 block of Somerset from Cornwall to East Warren.
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.