Next Community Meeting: Tuesday, August 10th, 6:30pm, at Three Mile Park
Please bring a lawn chair (+umbrella if it looks like rain). We will maintain social distancing; masks are encouraged even for those vaccinated.
3 Volunteer Cleanups in Morningside this Saturday, August 7th
As part of ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, we have 3 different beautification opportunities in Morningside this Saturday, August 7, 2021.
Meet the District 4 City Council Candidates
On August 3, MorningSiders will have the opportunity to vote in the non-partisan primary for the person we want to serve as our District 4 representative on City Council. The top two winners will face off again in the November general election.
In-Person Community Meeting at Three Mile Park: Tuesday July 13, 6:30pm
Our next meeting is Tuesday, July 13, 6:30pm, at Three Mile Park. D4 Manager Rod Liggons will be present to discuss the city's flooding/sewer backup response.
Information on 2 water-related crises impacting Morningside
We want to provide the latest information available on the two water-related crises that have impacted our community over the past several days. Neither of these two separate events affected every Morningside home, but many neighbors were hit with a double whammy.
Community Service Brings Many Benefits — A Message from the President
A big thank-you is in order for all the volunteers who came out to support the annual Motor City Makeover by participating in MorningSide events on May 22.
Artist Jake Dwyer Completes Mural at Three Mile Park
Late last year Detroit-artist Jake Dwyer was selected by the Morningside community to create a mural commissioned by the city of Detroit and its City Walls program. And now, as of June 1st, Morningside has a beautiful, new mural gracing the grounds of the Three Mile Park!
Rebuilding Detroit One Vacant Lot at a Time
On May 22nd, Emerald Isles Community Development Corporation (Emerald Isles CDC) hosted its second annual Motor City Makeover, and it was a resounding success.
Meet the New Board of MorningSide Community Organization
MCO held its annual board elections last month. Board officers serve two-year terms with staggered elections. This year we elected a President, 2nd Vice President, and Secretary. At-Large Directors serve one-year terms.
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.