Meet an NPO - Officer Demetrus Pitts
Nicoletta Valenzano Nicoletta Valenzano

Meet an NPO - Officer Demetrus Pitts

Growing up on the east side of Detroit, Ofc. Pitts considers himself a helper, especially when it comes to mentoring the next generation of Detroiters.

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Emerald Isles Easter Egg Hunt
Jeffery D. Lewis II Jeffery D. Lewis II

Emerald Isles Easter Egg Hunt

Bring out the kids for a fun time on April 19 as Emerald Isles will be the host of an Easter egg hunt at 4716 Haverhill!

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Measles is Back and Could Affect a Child Near You
Susan Newell Susan Newell

Measles is Back and Could Affect a Child Near You

For a variety of preventable reasons, measles is coming back with a vengeance in some parts of the country, and it’s only a matter of time before it comes for Detroit’s children if our vaccination rates don’t improve.

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Thinking of Running for the Board? We Hope So!
Susan Newell Susan Newell

Thinking of Running for the Board? We Hope So!

Every April, at the Morningside Community Organization general meeting, we take nominations for the Board of Directors. Nominations are also open just before the election is run at the May general meeting.

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Save the Date for Summer Sizzler 2025!
Susan Newell Susan Newell

Save the Date for Summer Sizzler 2025!

We welcome your help to make it a success by participating in one or more of our Summer Sizzler committees: Food, Logistics, Outreach, Publicity, Kids’ Activities, Activities for Adults, Sponsorships/Donations, and Registration.

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Caring Community “Shares the Warmth”
Brilliant Detroit Morningside Brilliant Detroit Morningside

Caring Community “Shares the Warmth”

Share the Warmth was born from a concern after Twiana Odom just happened to see a child walking outside without proper clothing in the deep winter months.

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Future Leaders - Marissa Rich
Adrian Green Adrian Green

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.

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New Habitat Homes Coming to Lakepointe
Rachel Pisano Rachel Pisano

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.

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Happy Hour Resumes Thursday, February 6
Susan Newell Susan Newell

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.

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Morningside Dazzles During 2024 Holiday Lights Contest
Nicolas Hall Nicolas Hall

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!

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