From Derelict House to Dream Home
Residents got a look inside one of Morningside’s most successful rehabs - 3951 Three Mile. Those of us who’ve driven by that property many times over the years can hardly recognize it now that it’s gotten a complete home makeover.
Agape Love Child Care Center is Officially Open
After an extensive rehab at 16225 E. Warren Avenue that also saw a complete remake of their exterior, Agape was ready to welcome their inaugural class of child care students.
Big Challenges and Bigger Dreams on East Warren & Bedford
This fall Field Day Architects will begin construction on Ultreia, returning the building to its historic use as a 7-unit mixed-use building, with four commercial storefronts on the ground floor and three apartments on the second floor.
New Detroit Signs Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
Our Morningside neighborhood signs have seen better days for sure, but it appears that new signs are finally on the way. According to a recent article by our friends at Bridge Detroit, new signs are coming to 60 neighborhoods across the city of Detroit.
DLBA and the Quiet Title Process: Friend or Foe?
While in the long run the quiet title process that the DLBA uses can be a critical tool in claiming blighted property, in the short run it actually adds to the problem of neighborhood blight. While the courts take their time and the process is “good enough for government work,” it is definitely not good for the rest of us living next to eyesores and potentially dangerous properties.
Curb Appeal on Berkshire
The Berkshire resident’s dedication and skillset of advanced landscaping design have truly uplifted an entire block. In fact, Mike McQueen’s house is situated among five consecutive homes that are all worth of being featured in Curb Appeal.
Morningsider Article Gets Attention From Negligent Investor
In last month’s newsletter, we published photos of two of Grosse Pointe investor Blake Mikus’ blighted properties in Morningside. In response to that article, Blake attended our Blight Brigade meeting on June 22
July Bike Ride: Sunday (7/28) at 10:00am
We’re trying something a little different this month by having our bike ride on a Sunday morning instead of Saturday, so join us on Sunday, July 28 at 10am.
Morningside Art Pop-up: Together with Friends & Strangers
As I rolled up to the building, I saw a mass of hip 20-somethings hanging out and socializing. Not your typical scene on E Warren and certainly a welcome sight and activation of space.
EWDC Breaks Ground on Exciting New Public Market
East Warren Development Corporation broke ground last month on a new 10,000 sq. ft. public market that will house retail stores, a small grocery story, community space, a farmers’ market, and the offices of EWDC.
Corn Wall on Cornwall Project Evolves Over the Years
My husband Gaston and I started the Corn Wall on Cornwall four summers ago as a blight blocker. The vacant lots around our home on the corner of Nottingham and Cornwall were constantly blighted by illegal dumping, so we decided to turn them into a beautiful natural habitat for us and our community to enjoy.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney Welcomes New Principal
Mr. Myron Montgomery’s appointment was effective June 17, 2024, and he replaces Mr. Marty Bulger, who has assumed other duties with the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Mayor Duggan Visits Morningside For Major Announcement
Our own Three Mile-Munich Park served as the venue for a visit from Mayor Mike Duggan and other dignitaries on June 27.
Master Plan’s “City Voices Tour’ Coming to Our Neighborhood
Our neighborhood is one of the first to have that opportunity - on Thursday, July 18 at 5:00 p.m. at the East Warren Farmers Market, 16835 E. Warren.
Chandler Park Dome to Open This Summer
This impressive 130,000 square foot facility will be a game-changer for our community. It’s designed to be an all-weather hub for sports and events, allowing us to offer athletic programs throughout the year.
Summer Sizzler Returns Saturday, July 13
Morningside Community Organization and East English Village Neighborhood Association are co-hosting our second annual Summer Sizzler on Saturday, July 13 from 1-4 p.m. at Three Mile- Munich Park.
Curb Appeal on Courville
I found Bernadette Holloway engaged in one of her favorite pastimes recently – tending to her beautifully landscaped front yard on Courville St. She and her husband Ronald moved here 26 years ago from the west side.
Morningside Blight Brigade Inducts Blake Mikus Into Hall of Shame
One of the things the newly-formed Blight Brigade can do to combat blight in our community is to shine a light on some of the worst actors causing blight. Blake Mikus, an investor from Grosse Pointe, certainly deserves the dishonor of being our first inductee into our Hall of Shame.
M&M Pet Supply Hosts Community Yard Sale & Benefit
If you happened to pass by E Warren and Somerset on Saturday June 8, you saw a community collaboration happening.
Another Award-Winning Restaurant to Open on East Warren Next Year
A Moroccan restaurant, Saffron DaTwah, recipient of the Food Network’s “Chopped” award and two-time finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award, will open a second location in early 2025 at 16620 E. Warren.