Detroit Kicks Off 10th Year Offering Summer Jobs to Youth
The online portal is now open for applications and will close on May 31.
March Meeting this Tuesday (3/12) 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church
Some timely new information from the City of Detroit will be shared, including an expanded area for the water service linereplacement program and updated information on bulk trash pickup. Plus: introducing the Morningside Blight Brigade!
Request a free tree for the front of your home! Deadline March 1st
The city will plant your tree in the front berm (between street and sidewalk).
Unconditional Love inspires Excellence in Education at Agape Childcare Center
Having a desire to provide quality, holistic services to more children and their families, Sheri Williams and her team are in the final stages of a move to the new location of Agape Love Childcare Center to 16225 E Warren at Three Mile.
Is the Land Value Tax Good for Morningsiders? Part 1
This is the first of a two-part series designed to analyze the arguments for and against the Land Value Tax plan, so that you can make an informed decision.
New Beginnings on Three Mile
In Morningside, U-SNAP-BAC has built or renovated around 80 homes. This year they are adding two more homes to the list.
Infrastructure Improvements Now Underway in Morningside
Thanks to a new program of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), over 500 neighborhood houses will soon have their lead service lines replaced.
Ladies’ Night Out at the Warren Café
One of the best evenings I've spent all year was on January 25, with my Morningside and East English Village sisters at the Warren Café.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Neighborhood and Beyond
Every year there are more opportunities in metro Detroit to celebrate and learn about Black history and the many ways that African Americans have and continue to enrich our nation.
More February/March Programs at the Jefferson Branch
Here’s what happening at the library in February and early March.
Give A Smile, Get A Smile: Frances Lewis
There are many untold stories of Black Detroiters who once lived in the thriving community of Black Bottom.
Let’s Talk Trash: Weekly Bulk Trash Collection Coming Soon!
City Council voted earlier this month to increase the frequency of bulk trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup from bi-weekly to weekly. Even better, trash will be picked up from side streets and vacant lots, too.
February Meeting this Tuesday (2/13) 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church
The meeting will focus on home repair needs in our community.
Share the Warmth – Giving that Impacts Beyond the Holidays
When Twiana Odom looked out her window one day in November and saw a child walking in the neighborhood without a winter coat, she was sparked to do something. As a longtime community activist, Twiana immediately began to involve partners to help with what she saw as an issue the neighborhood could address.
Give a Smile, Get a Smile: Detroit’s New Year Newborn
The city of Detroit recently welcomed its newest resident at the strike of midnight on New Year’s Day at the Detroit Medical Center Hutzel Women’s Hospital.
Another Year, Another Celebration of Community
Morningside continued its longstanding tradition of turning our December meeting into a holiday party. Chief organizer and MCO First Vice-President Twiana Odom outdid herself this year.
Partnerships Bring New Opportunities in 2024
As we welcome a New Year of possibilities, three upcoming joint efforts with partners offer potential improvements for our Morningside community.
Alger Theater Looks Back at an Exciting Year
The Alger is making great progress, raising over $300,000!
Announcing the Winners of Morningside Detroit’s 2023 Holiday Lights Contest
The Morningside Holiday Lights Contest returned for a third year, and this winter our neighbors did not disappoint. There was a festive atmosphere at all corners of the community.