Energy 4 Life Health Food Store: The Modern Day Natural Apothecary
The white coat worn by many medical doctors is a universal symbol for a trained healer. One such healer, Dr. Denise Elam, who founded Energy 4 Life Health Food Store over 17 years ago, can be found at the corner of Mack and Bedford.
Let’s Get Festive! Holiday Lights Contest Returns to Morningside
There are prizes for best houses (1st/2nd/3rd), best participating block, and best business!
Holiday party! Tuesday, Dec 12, 6:30pm, at Bethany Lutheran
There will be food, fun, and prizes! Play holiday BINGO, sing Christmas carols, and meet your neighbors.
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday on November 25 is a good reminder that you really can do most of your holiday shopping in the neighborhood this year. Take a good look around and you’ll find plenty of options.
City of Detroit Launches New Online Estimator Tool for Land Value Tax
The City of Detroit has launched a new online tool for homeowners to estimate their property tax cut under the proposed Land Value Tax Plan (LVTP).
Halloween Curb Appeal
Not every neighborhood can say they have a Halloween display that could rival many haunted houses, but Morningside is lucky to have one such display created by Nicole Bryant of 5527 Buckingham.
Meet the New Librarians at the Jefferson Branch
Please give the Jefferson Branch Librarians, DeAidre “Dee” Jones, and Dan Patton, a warm welcome the next time you visit.
City Council Approves Money for Athletic Dome in Chandler Park
For years District 4 has been the only City Council district without a public indoor recreational facility, but that will soon change. Last month, the Council approved $13.9 million in ARPA funds to install an inflatable athletic dome in Chandler Park.
Hiptique Resale & Gifts with Owner, Nikki Delano
Offering upscale, budget-friendly, new, gently-worn and consignment items, Nikki Delano’s classy boutique at 16235 Mack serves Morningside and bordering communities Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-3pm.
Brilliant Detroit Seeks Residents for Advisory Team
Because community involvement is so vital to the success of what we do, we are reaching out to community members, leaders and business owners to possibly become part of our advisory team.
School-to-Housing Project Now Underway
The timeframe for construction completion is an estimated 13 months, with the hope that some new residents can move in before Christmas of 2024.
Morningside Fall Festival Recap
The annual Morningside Fall Festival on Barham, brought to us by Motor City Grounds Crew, delivered everything you’d want in a fall festival.
Nov Meeting this Tuesday (11/14) moved to EEPA @ Finney, 7pm
MCO is replacing our November meeting with the Detroit City Council's District 4 evening meeting on Tuesday, November 14.
Struggling to Pay Bills? MIHAF May Be Able to Help
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) is a program that gives eligible homeowners up to $25,000 to help with overdue property tax, mortgage, and utility bills.
Spotlight Turns to Mack Avenue Streetscape
So much attention has been paid to the E. Warren streetscape over the past several years. Now it’s Mack Avenue’s turn in the limelight.
Planting Seeds of Hope: My Volunteering Journey with Brilliant Detroit
In unassuming houses scattered throughout our city, there is a non-profit sowing the seeds of hope for its youngest residents and their families.
East Warrenfest Celebrates Regeneration of Business Corridor
With the completion of the streetscape and a wave of new businesses opening up on the eastern end of Morningside and East English Village, the feeling of revitalization was palpable at the East Warrenfest September 21.
It’s a Busy Autumn at Brilliant Detroit Morningside
Brilliant Detroit offers programs for families with children ages 0-8. Click to see our great fall lineup.
Controversial Expansion of License Plate Readers Passes City Council
Council approved the $5 million agreement with Motorola Solutions by a vote of 7-2.
Property Tax Changes May Benefit Morningsiders
If implemented, the so-called Land Value Tax (LVT) will result in savings for almost all homeowners and landlords in Morningside. Yet many steps remain before changes could go into effect in 2025.