
Emerald Gardens Morningside Boasts Bumper Crop
Emerald Gardens has a crop of native perennials, tomatoes, broccoli, collards, curly kale, lettuce mix, beets, celery, cabbage, dino kale, bok choy, snap peas, Swiss chard, cilantro, basil, and dill.

East Warren Streetscape Near the Finish Line
The trees planted along the East Warren streetscape earlier this summer – mostly Michigan natives ginko, maple, elm, coffeetree, and planetree – have really made the avenue shine.
Wayne County Won’t Enforce Its Own Rules Against Speculators
Speculators who have unpaid blight tickets and delinquent property taxes aren’t supposed to be able to purchase more properties through the Wayne County Tax Auction, but they still do because the county isn’t enforcing its own rules.

It’s Christmas Every Day Now at Arts & Scraps
At Arts & Scraps we’re spreading some cheer by extending our Christmas in July sale and our weekly hours. Get ready to snag incredible deals on your favorite holiday items, because bags of Christmas items are now 50% off!

Personnel Changes Coming to Jefferson Branch Library
I was just promoted to Assistant Manager at the Sherwood Forest Branch on 7 Mile. My last day at Jefferson will be September 16. I'm sad to leave the neighborhood, but I'm excited about the new opportunity.

E. Warrenfest
Join E. Warren Development Corporation to celebrate the completion of the East Warren streetscape on Thursday, September 21 from 4-9pm.

Next Chapter Books Grand Opening September 23
Next Chapter Books will be hosting its grand opening from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, the first official day of fall. We can’t wait to welcome you to our permanent home!

Book Club at Next Chapter Books October 4
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng is a novel about a mother’s unbreakable love in a world consumed by fear.

Get Happy and Healthy at District 4 Health Fair
Among my top priorities is the health and well-being of Detroiters, especially those who live in District 4. To that end, I am hosting the 1st Annual District 4 Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at The Ville.

Young People Invited to Help Shape Wayne County’s Future
As many as 30 Wayne County students in grades 10-12 can be selected to serve on the Council for the upcoming school year. The Council meets once a month.

Community Meeting Tuesday (9/12) 6:30pm at Three Mile Park
This is our last outdoor meeting of 2023 and starts at 6:30 sharp.

Great Vibes at the Summer Sizzler
Our Summer Sizzler neighborhood block party was an overwhelming success.

“The Corn is as High as an Elephant’s Eye” on Cornwall
Corn is very good for pulling toxins from the soil, and this year the soil is actually good enough that we can eat the corn.

Nottingham Curb Appeal
The Pitts have one of the most beautified awns not just on Nottingham, but in all of Morningside.

Featherstone Garden’s Fresh Produce is Back
Visit the farmstand on Wednesdays from August 9 - October 25.

Composting 101 at Morningside Community Garden
Ricky Blanding is the owner of Scrap Soils, and a man with a mission.

E. Warren Streetscape Nears Completion
Just a few finishing touches are needed to complete the vision this fall.

Motor City Match Awards $50,000 Grants to Two Local Business Owners
Morningside Café and Next Chapter Books have been awarded $50,000 grants.

East English Village Prep Academy To Get New “Health Hub” This Fall
The program has a two-fold goal: to foster healthier families and to cut down on absenteeism.

Changes Coming to Detroit Land Bank’s Housing Program
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, we voted to move forward with the resolution proposed by Councilmember Waters and amended by me.