Next Community Meeting: Tuesday June 8th at 6:30pm via Zoom
We will have a discussion on proposed Bylaws revisions and returning to in-person meetings. We'll also be hearing from elected officers and our NPO.
Motor City Makeover in Morningside this Saturday
There are multiple opportunities to participate locally in Motor City Makeover this Saturday: Grassroots Garden, Emerald Gardens, Courville Pocket Park, and the Brilliant Detroit house.
Here are the results of the 2021 MorningSide Board Election
We want to thank our Elections Committee — Committee Chair Monique Tate, Elena Fracassa, and Donyelle Pressley — for conducting Tuesday's election and necessary runoff. They performed the undertaking with integrity, proficiency, and due diligence.
Affordable Housing Agency Brings Hope To Eastsiders
While we all slowly rebound during these pandemic times, there might not be a more appropriately named nonprofit organization than U-SNAP-BAC. Since 2005, United Streets Networking And Planning —Building A Community has been located at the corner of East Warren and Alter Road at the western edge of MorningSide.
Cleanup at 4800 Bedford Gets Results Without Volunteers Lifting a Finger
4800 Bedford is a long-vacant property that has attracted a considerable amount of dumping over the years. At the corner of Bedford and Cornwall, it's a conspicuous spot that neighbors have wanted to see cleaned up.
Brilliant Detroit Plans a Summer of Family Fun
We are excited that The Brilliant Detroit MorningSide Hub has come a long way, with 75% of renovations completed; we are looking to have it fully furnished in June and will host a grand open house as soon as it’s ready. Stay tuned for details.
Calling All Gardeners and Keepers of the Earth!
Grassroots Garden, one of MorningSide’s gems, is gearing up for another season of fresh vegetables and flowers. If you want to contribute or grow as a gardener and lend a helping hand, we want to hear from you.
MECCA’s Imagination Library Looks to the Future
Nearly a year ago friend and neighbor, Ron Otto, reached out to me to express his interest in partnering with MECCA to create a local affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Annual Meeting/Election occurs Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm
Our community organization utilizes the months of April and May to facilitate our organization's 2-part election process. The second part occurs on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm, where the Election Committee will take final nominations and then conduct the election via a digital ballot.
Critical Home Repairs for Morningside Residents
We are excited to announce that we are now launching a Critical Home Repair Program exclusive to Morningside residents!
Michigan Republicans Launch Attack on Voting Rights
People of color, who make up a large segment of Democratic voters, are on track to become the majority over the next few decades, and this doesn’t bode well for Republicans.
Litter Be Gone! Clean Neighborhood Club Begins in MorningSide
Our first volunteer clean-up will be held Saturday, April 24 at 10:00am. The location is 4800 Bedford, the corner of Bedford and Cornwall. We plan to wrap up by noon.
Easter Extravaganza on Nottingham
Utilizing two lush green Easter-bedazzled Detroit Land Bank lots running along Cornwall at Nottingham, we hid hundreds of Easter eggs for kids in the neighborhood.
Nominations for Election Will Occur This Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30pm
We utilize the months of April and May to facilitate our organization's 2-part election process. The first part occurs at our April 13th general meeting, where the Election Committee will ask for nominations.
Proposed Amended Bylaws
For the past few months, the Bylaws Committee has been working diligently on our governing document. At an upcoming meeting, the Committee will communicate the reasoning for the proposed changes and prepare to answer questions from the community.
NPO Whatley
Officer Whatley, who grew up in Detroit’s 9th precinct, had first considered a career as a lawyer. Her sister, who was a police officer, convinced her that this kind of work would be a better fit for her, and her sister turned out to be right. Some of our Neighborhood Police Officers become NPO’s well into their police careers, but Officer Whatley found her niche early on.
Hugs, and Other Reasons Not to Fear the Vaccine
Later this month, my husband and I will go to Denver to hug our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons for the first time in months. The freedom and peace of mind the vaccine has given us is priceless. But according to a recent report from city officials, only 20% of MorningSide residents eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine have gotten it.
Gas Lines Being Replaced in MorningSide
As part of DTE’s commitment to safety and the environment, DTE Gas is replacing the original cast iron gas mains and services in our neighborhoods over the next few months. Underground infrastructure renewals are undoubtedly a messy affair and will interrupt our front yards, sidewalks, and berms for a while.
MorningSide Spotlights Deputy District Manager
Last month, The MorningSider welcomed to the neighborhood new District 4 Manager Mr. Rodney “Rod” Liggons. This month, we would like to feature District 4 Deputy Manager Dennis Perkins.
MorningSide Welcomes New District Manager
The MorningSide Community Organization is pleased to welcome to the neighborhood New District 4 Manager Mr. Rodney “Rod” Liggons. Mr. Liggons succeeds Ms. Letty Azar who served District 4 with humility, honor, and professionalism.