Morningside Artist Shares His Adventures in Alaska’s Arctic Tundra
We hope you'll join us on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30pm as our Eastside neighbor and award-winning artist Francis Vallejo details his experience living and documenting the Canning River Bird Camp on the Northern Arctic Tundra of Alaska with a team of 11 biologists.
Tree Falls. Bills Add Up.
Morningside is fortunate to have so many large trees shading our streets and clearing our air, but these lovely trees also carry serious risks. My husband Jim and I learned that the hard way last month.
One-Stop Shopping for Housing Resources
We were fortunate to have Rico Razo, the city’s Chief of Home Repair & Neighborhood Services at our August Morningside Community Organization (MCO) meeting. He explained all the programs that the city offers to make home ownership a bit easier. Here’s a comprehensive list of what’s available.
Morningside Fall Festival Returns
Motor City Grounds Crew organized a great fall festival last year at 4151 Barham, and they’re planning to give Morningsiders another chance to celebrate autumn on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
District Business Liaisons: A Bridge to Entrepreneur Resources
The number of small, locally-owned, storefronts along the now bustling business corridors of Morningside has noticeably expanded. Whatever the licensed business, the owner at one time or another has contacted the City of Detroit. District Business Liaisons, like Aftan Malone representing District 4, serve as a bridge for business owners to cross into the City’s diverse economic ecosystem.
Morningside Resident Brings Classical Music to Next Chapter Books
Last month, we had the joy of welcoming neighbors to our second bookstore concert, featuring Six Mile Strings, a quartet of friends and educators breaking boundaries in music. Violist Alycia Wilder is one of Morningside’s own.
Summer Sizzler was Hot – in More Ways Than One!
The heat was pretty brutal, but that didn’t stop everyone from having a great time at this year’s Summer Sizzler. For the first (but not the last) time, it was a joint undertaking with Morningside and East English Village.
The Ribbon Gets Closer to Completion on E. Warren
It is clear from the first moments speaking with Ed that the community along East Warren is of prime importance to him. He shared, “From the very beginning, our strategy has been to ensure that the community's voice is heard. We designed The Ribbon with a ground-up approach that focuses primarily on enhancing the streetscape and providing retail options that local residents frequently engage with.”
From Derelict House to Dream Home
Residents got a look inside one of Morningside’s most successful rehabs - 3951 Three Mile. Those of us who’ve driven by that property many times over the years can hardly recognize it now that it’s gotten a complete home makeover.
Agape Love Child Care Center is Officially Open
After an extensive rehab at 16225 E. Warren Avenue that also saw a complete remake of their exterior, Agape was ready to welcome their inaugural class of child care students.
Big Challenges and Bigger Dreams on East Warren & Bedford
This fall Field Day Architects will begin construction on Ultreia, returning the building to its historic use as a 7-unit mixed-use building, with four commercial storefronts on the ground floor and three apartments on the second floor.
New Detroit Signs Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Our Morningside neighborhood signs have seen better days for sure, but it appears that new signs are finally on the way. According to a recent article by our friends at Bridge Detroit, new signs are coming to 60 neighborhoods across the city of Detroit.
DLBA and the Quiet Title Process: Friend or Foe?
While in the long run the quiet title process that the DLBA uses can be a critical tool in claiming blighted property, in the short run it actually adds to the problem of neighborhood blight. While the courts take their time and the process is “good enough for government work,” it is definitely not good for the rest of us living next to eyesores and potentially dangerous properties.
Curb Appeal on Berkshire
The Berkshire resident’s dedication and skillset of advanced landscaping design have truly uplifted an entire block. In fact, Mike McQueen’s house is situated among five consecutive homes that are all worth of being featured in Curb Appeal.
Morningsider Article Gets Attention From Negligent Investor
In last month’s newsletter, we published photos of two of Grosse Pointe investor Blake Mikus’ blighted properties in Morningside. In response to that article, Blake attended our Blight Brigade meeting on June 22
July Bike Ride: Sunday (7/28) at 10:00am
We’re trying something a little different this month by having our bike ride on a Sunday morning instead of Saturday, so join us on Sunday, July 28 at 10am.
Morningside Art Pop-up: Together with Friends & Strangers
As I rolled up to the building, I saw a mass of hip 20-somethings hanging out and socializing. Not your typical scene on E Warren and certainly a welcome sight and activation of space.
EWDC Breaks Ground on Exciting New Public Market
East Warren Development Corporation broke ground last month on a new 10,000 sq. ft. public market that will house retail stores, a small grocery story, community space, a farmers’ market, and the offices of EWDC.
Corn Wall on Cornwall Project Evolves Over the Years
My husband Gaston and I started the Corn Wall on Cornwall four summers ago as a blight blocker. The vacant lots around our home on the corner of Nottingham and Cornwall were constantly blighted by illegal dumping, so we decided to turn them into a beautiful natural habitat for us and our community to enjoy.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney Welcomes New Principal
Mr. Myron Montgomery’s appointment was effective June 17, 2024, and he replaces Mr. Marty Bulger, who has assumed other duties with the Detroit Public Schools Community District.