Welcome to Morningside

“I have to get a deer crossing sign now,” says Gaston. “We have four showing up for the corn now, the word must be getting out.”

Jamiah says, "I want my journey to be a reminder that growth is possible, no matter where you start. Through my work and my determination, I hope to inspire others to believe in themselves and to keep pushing forward, just as I have learned to do."

The East Warren Development Corp.'s new Public Market building will be powered by clean, renewable geothermal energy from deep underground.

After a year-long hiatus, though, owner Denise Moore re-opened in December with a new name and slightly different vision. She’s now committed to the gallery as a place to display and sell the work of local artists

Mark your calendars now for our fourth annual Summer Sizzler, Saturday, July 18 from 1-4 p.m. at Three Mile-Munich Park.

Now that we’ve gotten a new roof, elevator, and ADA-compliant bathroom, we can turn our attention to the lobby and mezzanine. Since the Alger is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, we can approach major donors.

Flamz Pizza is back open under new ownership and the oven is hot! I had a chance to talk with part owner Maurice Clark to get the “slice” on what’s new and what Morningsiders can look forward to.

Our February Monthly Meeting was one for the books. Neighbors, partners, and community leaders packed the room at Purpose Charter Academy, creating an informative and collaborative space focused on strengthening our district.

Click for an interview of film director TJ Hemphill and Morningside resident Vaughn Arrington as they discuss their upcoming play, God It’s Me Again.

During the month of March we will be hosting Listening Sessions for a new and exciting Art Initiative called “Eastside Love Letters” in 5 Eastside Detroit neighborhoods.

Have you noticed that giant pile of dirt at the end of Nottingham in recent weeks? Well, owner Ian Redmond of Detroit has big plans to open his first distillery there, called Galavant Spirits.

Residents wondering what to get their sweeties for Valentine’s Day found some good options at Be Her boutique earlier this month, when owner Jamie Hendrix welcomed young entrepreneurs to her shop on E. Warren for a V-Day Market.

From grade school to grad school, opportunities to learn about Black history are disappearing. Educators are losing their jobs for teaching Black history. And relevant books are vanishing from school libraries. But online content creators have stepped up to fill the void.

Minneapolis is becoming the epicenter of government violence against Black, brown, and now white people. The White House strategy to attack our Constitution and all our institutions at once has been disorienting and often demoralizing.

A new report proposes a possible new source of revenue – a 1% sales tax.

The Community Land Trust model is designed to provide an alternative to market-driven models of land use and development by providing long-term affordability that protects and preserves permanently affordable housing and land.

Tatiana Hull is well-aligned with Arts & Scraps’ 37- year mission to promote sustainability and community through arts and crafts programs, using recycled materials. Their program isn’t just about keeping kids entertained; they educate by following the STEAM model (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

Morningside held our annual Holiday Party at Bethany Lutheran Church on December 9. We had a great turnout, and it was a fantastic event!

In order to attract funding sources, it will be necessary for us to show strong community participation, and the easiest way to begin would be to aggressively increase the membership of the Friends of The Alger Theater with Cornerstone, East English Village, and Morningside residents.

We've recently signed a new lease with an entrepreneur who grew up right here in the community, moved away to play professional basketball, and has now returned home to open a flower shop in East English Village.