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.
Curb Appeal on Chatsworth
Cornelia Williams’ home on Chatsworth certainly catches the eye. She’s lived here for 26 years, and several years ago decided to have it painted red, which is her favorite color.
Future Leaders: Keyshawn Jones
Keyshawn Jones is a model student with a grade point average of 3.87 and is ranked at the very top of the Class of 2024.
What’s Coming Up at the Jefferson Branch Library?
This fall, our local library is pleased to offer great events.
Meeting this Tuesday 6:30pm at Bethany Lutheran Church
Our agenda includes: Morningside Fall Festival, Dedicated Senior Medical, Habitat for Humanity in Morningside, and City updates.
Morningside Cafe Soft Opening was One to Remember
The amount of people who turned out was truly unbelievable as nearly 100 eager individuals had the opportunity to take in the Coffee x Vibes experience during the two hour event.
Emerald Gardens Morningside Boasts Bumper Crop
Emerald Gardens has a crop of native perennials, tomatoes, broccoli, collards, curly kale, lettuce mix, beets, celery, cabbage, dino kale, bok choy, snap peas, Swiss chard, cilantro, basil, and dill.
East Warren Streetscape Near the Finish Line
The trees planted along the East Warren streetscape earlier this summer – mostly Michigan natives ginko, maple, elm, coffeetree, and planetree – have really made the avenue shine.
Wayne County Won’t Enforce Its Own Rules Against Speculators
Speculators who have unpaid blight tickets and delinquent property taxes aren’t supposed to be able to purchase more properties through the Wayne County Tax Auction, but they still do because the county isn’t enforcing its own rules.
It’s Christmas Every Day Now at Arts & Scraps
At Arts & Scraps we’re spreading some cheer by extending our Christmas in July sale and our weekly hours. Get ready to snag incredible deals on your favorite holiday items, because bags of Christmas items are now 50% off!