Light up the vAlley: Redefining one Alley at a Time
North of East Warren, the passageway between Haverhill and Buckingham once represented the harsh reality of what many alleys in Detroit currently resemble: overgrown brush, endless litter, and numerous illegal activities.
Arts & Scraps Offers Great Programs in 2025
Arts & Scraps is excited to offer free weekly programming designed to bring families together in a fun and relaxing environment.
Final Improvement to Three Mile Park is in Progress
It’s been more than seven years since Morningside residents approved a design for the Three Mile-Munich Park. Now the final piece of the design – a walking path that circles the four quadrants of the park - is being put into place by Wayne County workers.
Will City Council Demand More Control Over Land Bank? Why We Should Care.
Since its formation in 2008, the Detroit Land Bank Authority has had an outsized influence on neighborhoods like Morningside, where around 70 DLBA-owned houses account for many of our blighted properties.
Give A Smile, Get A Smile: Donyelle Pressley
Donyelle Pressley has brought us many heartwarming stories over the last few years for our Give a Smile feature. Now it’s her turn to be in the spotlight. Donyelle was just named Michigan Habitat for Humanity’s Homeowner of the Year.
Future Leaders: Jakare’a Sandridge
I arrived at East English Preparatory Academy at Finney in October 2021 after a very well-publicized incident had taken place. I was immediately assigned to manage, mentor, and lead the 9th Grade Class. It was then that I met the diminutive 4’8” dynamo otherwise known as Jakare’a Sandridge.
Downtown Thrives Under “Tax Capture,” But the Neighborhoods? Not So Much.
For years it’s been the common wisdom among Detroiters that property tax dollars have promoted downtown development at the expense of the neighborhoods and general city services like parks and recreation, transportation, libraries, and schools. Now there’s hard data to back up that belief.
Join Morningsiders for a Holly Jolly Christmas Party!
Following long-standing tradition, Morningside Community Organization will once again deck the halls on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. You can expect good food, music, games, prizes, and of course, good cheer!
Emerald Gardens Morningside Grows Into the Future
Since early spring, Gary and I have collaborated with the Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) and a team of neighbors to design the Emerald Gardens Morningside of the Future.
Time for Tea with Stacey Davis of Stacey’s 2 Day Tea
The popular, proprietary citrus-honey blend, ready-to-drink tea is finding space in our local restaurants and java shops like Rob’s Deli, BeShroomed and Morningside Café.
Greening of Detroit Casts Shade – the Leafy Kind – on Morningside
This month, The Greening of Detroit brought a splash of green to the Morningside community, planting 92 beautiful new trees around Ronald Brown Academy!
Let's Spread Holiday Cheer! Annual Holiday Lights Contest Returns to Morningside
Do you or your neighbors have amazing holiday decorations? Send in your nomination for Morningside’s 4th Annual Holiday Lights Contest.
This Month’s Offerings at Next Chapter Books
There are some great events happening in November and December at the corner of Kensington and E Warren.
Fall Festival at Motor City Grounds Crew
The weather couldn’t have been better, with sunny skies and perfect fall temperatures. Neighbors gathered to enjoy the seasonal festivities — donuts, hot cider, and plenty of fun for the kids.
21 Candidates for 3 School Board Vacancies – It’s Enough to Make Your Head Spin
Who has time to do research on the 21 candidates vying for three vacancies? That’s why we’re grateful to Chalkbeat Detroit, a news magazine covering education, for publishing a brief bio for each one to guide our decision-making.
Don’t Care About Judicial Races? Someday You May Wish You Had
Although these contests are non-partisan, you can tell a lot about a candidate’s political perspective by the endorsements they receive. Here’s a list of candidates as they appear on the ballot and a partial list of endorsements for each.
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About the Detroit Land Bank Authority
Our friends at Outlier Media have been doing a great job of covering housing issues in Detroit. There are so many moving parts to the story, and this overview of the Detroit Land Bank Authority and how it operates is as good a place as any to begin putting the pieces together.
Brilliant Detroit Morningside Welcomes New Team Member
With almost 10 years of nonprofit experience, working at organizations like Grads of Life and United Way, Esther Kawesa is excited to now serve the Morningside community.
“Hallowarren II” and Last Happy Hour of 2024 Coming Soon to Warren Café
Kevin and Rachel, who host our monthly Happy Hours at the Warren Café, 16314 E. Warren, are planning a special Halloween celebration there on Saturday, October 26 at 8pm.
Continuing Progress: The Residences at St. Matthew
Since the last newsletter update in April of this year, the The Residences at St. Matthew project has moved forward both in construction and fundraising through the efforts of multiple partnerships working to make this project a success.