Curb Appeal: Beautifying Berkshire
In this month’s Curb Appeal feature we are highlighting one homeowner that is beautifying Berkshire Street one interesting plant at a time.
NPO Karen Maxey Retires
After 28 years of service to the Detroit Police Department, Officer Maxey was given a fine send-off on August 13 at the AB Ford Park Community Center.
An Investor Improving Morningside One Home at a Time
Investor and general contractor Steve Manning has strong ties and a long history in Morningside.
Meet Councilwoman Latisha Johnson’s New Chief of Staff
Gary Gray, who had served as her Chief of Staff for more than four years, took a well-earned retirement to pursue other projects. George Adams Jr. will take over that position.
Morningside Kids Celebrate a New School Year
Our next community dinner will be Thursday, September 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Regulatory Changes Could Mean Lower Electric Bills
Is there any resident who doesn’t think their electricity costs too much and that the utility companies are taking advantage of us to enhance their profits? Probably not.
Curb Appeal on Courville
When Tabitha Mendez moved to her house on Courville eleven years ago, it was vacant and forlorn, like almost every other house around her.
Galavant Spirits Set for Soft Opening at Nottingham and East Warren
Galavant Spirits, the neighborhood's newest distillery and take out food spot, is in the final stages of construction and preparing for a soft opening in the coming weeks.
East Warren Gets Another “Love Letter”
“Originally this mural was going to be named the ‘Morningside Love Letter,’ but after it came to fruition, I decided it would only be right to name it ‘Just An Eastside Girlie.’
St. Clare Of Montelfalco Catholic School Celebrates 100 Years!!!
Opened in 1927 in Grosse Pointe Park, the school has helped to educate scores of children.
Brilliant Detroit Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Families
In 2015, a simple idea took root: that Detroit families didn't need to be fixed; they needed to be resourced, trusted, and connected.
Planning for Detroit’s Future Enters Its Final Stage
The city of Detroit has been working on developing a new Master Plan since February 2024 and is entering its final stage now. The last time we developed a plan of policies document was in 2009, during the Great Recession.
Take the Survey, Get a Gift Card
As city planners refine the latest Master Plan for the city, one of the resources they can use to determine Detroiters’ priorities is the Neighborhood Vitality Index (NVI).
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.