Let’s Talk Trash: Weekly Bulk Trash Collection Coming Soon!
City Council voted earlier this month to increase the frequency of bulk trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup from bi-weekly to weekly. Even better, trash will be picked up from side streets and vacant lots, too.
February Meeting this Tuesday (2/13) 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church
The meeting will focus on home repair needs in our community.
Share the Warmth – Giving that Impacts Beyond the Holidays
When Twiana Odom looked out her window one day in November and saw a child walking in the neighborhood without a winter coat, she was sparked to do something. As a longtime community activist, Twiana immediately began to involve partners to help with what she saw as an issue the neighborhood could address.
Give a Smile, Get a Smile: Detroit’s New Year Newborn
The city of Detroit recently welcomed its newest resident at the strike of midnight on New Year’s Day at the Detroit Medical Center Hutzel Women’s Hospital.
Another Year, Another Celebration of Community
Morningside continued its longstanding tradition of turning our December meeting into a holiday party. Chief organizer and MCO First Vice-President Twiana Odom outdid herself this year.
Partnerships Bring New Opportunities in 2024
As we welcome a New Year of possibilities, three upcoming joint efforts with partners offer potential improvements for our Morningside community.
Alger Theater Looks Back at an Exciting Year
The Alger is making great progress, raising over $300,000!
Announcing the Winners of Morningside Detroit’s 2023 Holiday Lights Contest
The Morningside Holiday Lights Contest returned for a third year, and this winter our neighbors did not disappoint. There was a festive atmosphere at all corners of the community.
New Year Activities at the Jefferson Branch Library
January is filled with events at the Jefferson Branch Library.
Crochet With a Cop
Fifth Precinct NPO Deanna Merriweather made the news recently with a crocheting class she’s offering at the precinct headquarters at 3500 Conner.
DPL on a Mission to Get Every Detroiter a Library Card
Only 20% of Detroiters have library cards, and the Detroit Public Library has launched a campaign to change that. The goal of the campaign is to get library cards into the hands of 41,000 more residents.
City Council Talks Trash
Currently the vote is scheduled to take place sometime this month, so now is the time to express your opinion on this issue to our Councilmember Latisha Johnson.
Meeting this Tuesday (1/9) 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church
Please join us for our first monthly membership meeting of 2024!
The Twelve Days of Morningside
On my twelfth day in Morningside my neighbors gave to me 12 pizzerias, 11 happy dancers, 10 people shopping, 9 neighbors chatting, 8 students learning, 7 gardens growing, 6 children playing, 5 lovely homes, 4 clothing stores, 3 coffee shops, 2 green parks and a place where I’m happy to be.
Blight to Beauty Program is at Work in Morningside Business Corridors
In Morningside, the Blight to Beauty Program has touched twelve properties on East Warren (two city-owned) and five on Harper (one city-owned) in 2023.
Future Leaders: Angela Hartwell
Angela Hartwell is a high school senior attending East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney. Along with enjoying writing, Angela is assiduously working on all her courses to maintain her grades.
Santa, Snow Globes, Kwanzaa and More at the Jefferson Branch Library
You and your kids can have a great time at the Jefferson Branch over the next couple of months.
Morningside Welcomes a New Habit for Humanity Family
Thanks to Habitat for Humanity, Satin Adams and her children have a new home for the holidays in the 4800 block of Maryland.
Christmas Shopping in Our Community Has Never Been Easier
Consider a gift certificate from one of Morningside’s new and not-so-new businesses.
Property Tax Assessment Reform is Finally Here
In a 6-3 vote on November 21, City Council approved an ordinance to improve the system of tax assessments.