Send Us Your Nominations for the “Dirty Dozen”
The Blight Brigade will take on reporting owners of derelict properties and holding them responsible for clean up and maintenance.
Future Leaders - Marissa Rich
One of the brightest and best students at East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney is 12th grade scholar Maressa Rich.
New Habitat Homes Coming to Lakepointe
Over the years Habitat has built and rehabbed over 150 homes in the area, and their work continues today. Much of the organization’s work in Morningside can be seen on Lakepointe.
March Activities at the Jefferson Branch Library
Our local library is pleased to offer great events in March.
Morningside's Aaron Smith and Annie Hakim on PBS's This Old House
The good work occuring in our neighborhood is being recognized nationally! Check out the video here, which features footage from Featherstone Garden and the East Warren Tool Library.
Happy Hour Resumes Thursday, February 6
We hope you all enjoyed happy holidays and are ready to get happy again at MCO’s first TGI Thursday of 2025. Share food and drinks and New Years’ resolutions with your eastside neighbors from 6-8 p.m. on February 6 at the Warren Café, 16314 E. Warren.
Morningside Dazzles During 2024 Holiday Lights Contest
Morningside's 4th annual Holiday Lights Contest brought a dazzling display of festive cheer to the neighborhood this winter. Homes, businesses, and entire blocks transformed into winter wonderlands, resulting in over 30 nominations for our contest – many receiving multiple entries!
Attempted Break in at Morningside Cafe Brings Full Support of Community
As unfortunate as this situation was, so many people have showed the power and importance of what community is all about.
Donate to Morningside Just by Shopping at Kroger
If you’re a regular customer at Kroger, you can automatically make a donation to Morningside Community Organization every time you shop.
Give Something Away or Get Something Free Through “Buy Nothing” Group
If you're on Facebook and live in Morningside, East English Village, or Cornerstone Village, consider joining our local “Buy Nothing” group - a grassroots initiative where neighbors share, give, and receive goods for free.
Fight Winter Blues with Activities at the Jefferson Branch Library
Our local library is pleased to offer great events in January and February.
“Share the Warmth” Winter Clothing Drive
You can help Morningside kids stay warm through the second annual “Share the Warmth” winter clothing drive. Morningside Café is collecting new or gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for kids of any age until the end of this month.
Council’s Power is Limited in Negotiations with Land Bank
After more than a year of trying to make changes to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Detroit Land Bank Authority and City Council, Council members were surprised to learn recently that their power to influence the operations of the DLBA, a quasi-governmental body, are limited.
Future Leaders - Cartier Williams
One of the brightest lights at East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney is 12th Grade graduating senior, Mr. Cartier Williams. Cartier has been the number one ranked student in the Class of 2025 since he entered The Ville in Fall of 2021.
From Pain to Purpose: The Faith-Fueled Mission of Carol Davis
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the tumultuous waves of grief, Carol Davis, owner of Davis Legacy, LLC, has hope to help others.
Inspired to Heal, Diane Cottle Trains Next Generation of Healers
Diane Cottle, the driving force behind Genanscot Services, has provided Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) education on the Eastside for over 15 years. The recent transition to a revamped space at the corner of Warren and Buckingham marks a significant milestone.
Detroiters Who Lost Homes to Tax Foreclosure May Be Owed Millions
If you know anyone who did lose a home to tax foreclosure, please let them know that they may be eligible for a substantial refund, thanks to rulings by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Morningside’s Finest: Pastor Christopher Bodley
Many of you may be familiar with the welcoming space that Bethany Lutheran provides for our monthly meetings, but you may not know much about one of its key leaders: Pastor Bodley.
Morningside Gets Media Attention in Series on Speculation
Investors, many from outside our city and state, have bought up to 20% of Detroit’s real estate and too often have done nothing with those properties.
“Nuisance” Houses in Morningside Still Neglected by Land Bank
If you have walked around the neighborhood recently, you may have noticed a few new additions to the blighted houses: signs from the Detroit Land Bank Authority stating that they own many of them.