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Feature Story Recycled tires serve as art and safety features along Broad Ave. bike lanes. (submitted) High GroundSustainability

Recycled tire art makes Broad Ave. bike lanes safer and creates jobs

Jeff HulettThursday, February 24, 2022
Feature Story Improvements to Morris Park were underway in January 2022. (Shelia Williams) High GroundCommunity Development

Morris Park renovations underway, opening expected summer 2022

Tafui OwusuFriday, February 18, 2022
Feature Story Mural by Jamond Bullocks in Frayser, part of Urban Art Commission's "Stand Up for Our Streets" project in 2019. (submitted) High GroundArts and Culture

Visual artists: Apply by Feb 18 to work with High Ground!

Friday, January 21, 2022
Feature Story Sugar Ghost ice cream shop and Falling Into Place gift shop on Broad Avenue. (Sarah Rushakoff) High GroundCommunity Development

A walk down Broad Avenue: new spots, treasured favorites

Jeff HulettFriday, January 14, 2022
Feature Story Black Lens Productions Film Studios leadership team. Partner/General Counsel Cecilia S. Barnes, Founder/CEO Jason A. Farmer, Partner/CFO Carolyn N. Henry. (submitted) High GroundArts and Culture

Whitehaven film studio plans to put Memphis on the map

Brandi HunterFriday, January 7, 2022
Feature Story Artist James Harton poses next to his sculpture of an ostrich. (Leigh Tatum) High GroundArts and Culture

Unique sculptures encourage library patrons to learn and create

Leigh TatumThursday, October 7, 2021
Feature Story The Porter-Leath and University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound is expected to open in January 2022. (Rendering submitted by Porter-Leath) High GroundKids and Education

"World-class" early childhood education center will open soon in Orange Mound

Alexandria MooreWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story Members of the new Comeback Stronger Youth Council, a partnership program of Memphis Public Libraries and BRIDGES USA, meet at the South Branch library. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Pilot program centers Memphis teens in library decision-making

Jeff HulettWednesday, August 25, 2021
Feature Story Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill) High Ground

Destination Eats: Take it to The Edge for excellent eats

Cole BradleyThursday, August 12, 2021
Feature Story Monterrion Webber makes a cup of coffee for a patron of Cxffeeblack at the Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club #1, located at 751 National Street in The Heights. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Cxffeeblack serves its brew with a side of history and anti-gentrification

Meghan AslinThursday, July 29, 2021
Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller) High GroundCommunity Development

What have these Heights organizations been up to since 2018?

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyWednesday, July 28, 2021
Feature Story Christina Crutchfield with Heights CDC cuts the ribbon on the new Gaisman Park Arboretum. Chris Collier stands far left and Sheryl Sullivan stands far left. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

Ribbon cutting on Gaisman Park Arboretum marks another milestone in a community-led revival

Cole BradleyFriday, July 23, 2021
Feature Story This Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy is a state-of-the-art preschool and teacher training institute located at 628 Alice Avenue. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundKids and Education

Porter-Leath is enrolling preschool students for 2021-22 and temporarily waving application fees

Cole BradleyThursday, July 22, 2021
Feature Story Drew Joyner and partners Octavius Nickson and Chris Hendrix of Nickson General Contractors purchased the 11-bay retail center at the southeast corner of Summer and National Street in May. They're now updating the exterior. (Cole Bradley) High GroundEonomic Development

What's happening on Summer Avenue?

Leigh TatumThursday, July 22, 2021
Feature Story A sign on the windows of Inspire Community Cafe thanks passing customers driving on Sam Cooper Boulevard for their support. (Forever Ready Productions) High Ground

Destination Eats: From cafes to fine dining, Binghampton has it all

Cole BradleyThursday, July 15, 2021
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