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Feature Story Linda Williams, president and CEO of RISE Memphis, stands for a portrait at the foundation’s office. High GroundHealthy Communities

Driving the Dream address "paternalistic" approach, creates a new system for treating poverty

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Taiya Hill, 17, and Dwayne Maxwell, 16, work on math homework at Whitehaven High School. High GroundKids and Education

Student to teacher ratio improves 75 percent with addition of in-class mentors at Whitehaven schools

Erica HortonWednesday, January 31, 2018
Feature Story Blues City Cultural Center choreographer Kellye Crawford demonstrates moves to students at Whitehaven High School in preparation for a competitive summer internship with the nonprofit. High GroundArts and Culture

Nonprofit trains Whitehaven youth in creative storytelling and neighborhood research

Erica HortonWednesday, January 17, 2018
Feature Story An empty pedestal the morning of December 21. (Dylan Sandifer) High GroundDiversity

Cranes at twilight remove Confederate monuments from Memphis parks

J. Dylan SandiferFriday, December 22, 2017
Feature Story SaveFirst aims to reduce the amount of people that fall prey to predatory tax services, which often overcharge low-income families upwards of $400 for simple returns. High GroundEonomic Development

SaveFirst aims to reduce predatory tax preparation in Memphis

Erica HortonWednesday, December 20, 2017
Feature Story Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound. High GroundCommunity Development

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Students at Frayser Elementary learn exercises that promote understanding and emotional stability. (Courtesy Playback Memphis) High GroundHealthy Communities

Children and former inmates lift up Frayser through improvisational theater

Cole BradleyThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Tiana Pyles became the new executive director of the Orange Mound Development Corporation in July and has goals to increase awareness about Orange Mound through two large scale festivals within the next two years. High GroundCommunity Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Santa visits Orange Mound Outreach Ministries in 2016 during the nonprofit's annual holiday party. High GroundCommunity Development

Four ways to give back during the holidays in Orange Mound

Erica HortonFriday, November 17, 2017
Feature Story Orange Mound Raiders founder and coach Antonio Huntsman gives a pep talk to young football players in his sports and mentoring non-profit during a Saturday morning game. High GroundKids and Education

Orange Mound native gives back to his community with youth sports programs

Erica HortonWednesday, November 1, 2017
Feature Story The exterior of the Brooks Museum, at 1934 Poplar Avenue in Overton Park. (Kevin Barre) High GroundArts and Culture

Brooks Museum's $110M move Downtown could be completed by 2022

Mark JordanWednesday, November 1, 2017
Feature Story Students at Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School, located Downtown. (Rachel Warren) High GroundKids and Education

Getting connected: Grizz Prep blends education with in-school mentorship

Rachel WarrenWednesday, October 25, 2017
Feature Story Kristin fox-Trautman and Charlena Branch working with food at Kaleidocope Kitchen in Binghampton. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Binghampton Development Corporation provides growth opportunities for food entrepreneurs

Erica HortonWednesday, September 27, 2017
Feature Story "I'm hopeful," said Dorothy Meeks about beginning work at Lucy J.'s Bakery. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Dorothy Day House meets homelessness and the need for a living wage in Memphis

Madeline FaberWednesday, September 20, 2017
Feature Story Memphis Comic Expo organizer Donnie Juengling holds a Shinobi comic by local creators Martheus and Janet Wade. High GroundArts and Culture

For the love of comics: Comic culture grows at 4th annual expo

Michael WaddellMonday, September 11, 2017
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