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Feature Story A packed house listens to a panel discussion after the screening of ‘How Did We Get Here.’ (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

Film series documenting Memphis' housing challenges premiers to packed house

Cole BradleyThursday, April 18, 2019
Feature Story Roshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works, Inc. holds a redlining map created in the 1930s. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundEonomic Development

Seeing Red II: South Memphis CDC brings investment back to Memphis' formerly redlined communities

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature Story Shamika Williams poses with her four children outside of their home in Raleigh. In fall 2018, Williams fled an abusive relationship and stayed with her kids at the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

YWCA celebrates 100 years of empowering women and communities

Cole BradleyThursday, April 4, 2019
Feature Story Anthony Braxton waits for his meal at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis Ozanam Food Mission. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundHealthy Communities

Newly opened health clinic provides free services to the homeless population of Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story A construction worker walks across the Southern Avenue tracks near the University of Memphis campus at the heart of the University District. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

Drinks and Development: A casual discussion on growth in the University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 20, 2019
Feature Story Five of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center's six current staff members. L to R: Justin Davis, Paul Garner, Tamara Hendrix, Faith Pollan and Brad Watkins. (Submitted) High GroundCommunity Development

Seeking justice: A nonprofit’s fight for housing, buses, criminal justice reform and more

Cole BradleyThursday, March 14, 2019
Feature Story Aster Demekech, 27, is the director of Juice Almighty, a juice bar and café inside of the Memphis Rox climbing facility in South Memphis. (Kim Coleman) High GroundHealthy Communities

Pay-what-you-can juice bar fuels South Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, March 14, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: How improv theater is helping kids find shared humanity

Cole BradleyTuesday, March 12, 2019
Feature Story During the 2019 GiveCamp Memphis event, IT and marketing professionals dedicate a full weekend to building websites, creating logos, branding and more—all for free. (Drew Fleming) High GroundTechnology and Innovation

Memphis technology and marketing professionals donate their skills to area nonprofits

Dawn NeusesWednesday, February 27, 2019
Feature Story On March 2, all eight Memphis-area mosques are participating in the 17th annual community open house. (Submitted) High GroundArts and Culture

Memphis mosques gear up for four weeks of "Muslims in Memphis" festivities

Brandi HunterWednesday, February 27, 2019
Feature Story Highland Row is one of the many new mixed-use, high density developments to be built on or near the Highland Strip in the last few years. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

High-rises on Highland are a test for Memphis 3.0

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 27, 2019
Feature Story The University of Memphis’ land bridge is under construction and will soon allow for foot traffic over the Southern Avenue railroad line. It’s one example of large-scale development projects underway in the University District. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundEonomic Development

Sharing the wealth: Planning underway for equitable growth in University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 13, 2019
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On The Ground Podcast: If Memphis literacy rates are low, do kids need to be taught differently?

Friday, February 8, 2019
Feature Story The Highland Strip has seen substantial growth in the last five years. Evidence of the Highland-Walker street improvements include painted concrete and traffic barrels. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundTransportation

Passing cars: University District looks beyond car travel for solutions to congestion

Cole BradleyThursday, February 7, 2019
Feature Story At KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary, teacher Nova Moss leads kindergarten students through foundational words and sounds. They use their fingers to spell the words in the air. (Cole Bradley) High GroundKids and Education

Many hands: Memphis organizations work to improve early learning and lifelong success

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
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