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Podcast: Crosstown beyond the Concourse

Wednesday, March 20, 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
Feature Story "If it isn't the best turkey and cheese that you've ever eaten in your entire life, it's free," said Sam's Deli owner, Brad Wilbanks. (Baris Gursakal) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Sam's Deli fuses all-American deli with classic Indian dishes in the University District

Baris GursakalThursday, March 14, 2019
Feature Story Mia Madison is launching the Chelsea Avenue Farmer's Market on April 20, 2019. She hopes the vacant lot where she is standing, at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Springdale Street, will be revived with at least 20 vendors. (Dawn Neuses) High GroundHealthy Communities

Chelsea Avenue Farmer's Market will showcase fresh foods and community pride

Dawn NeusesWednesday, March 13, 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 Phase one of South City's housing is 60 percent complete. Move in is expected to begin this summer. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

As Downtown grows, South City invests in low-income residents

Cole BradleyThursday, March 7, 2019
Feature Story Riley Grace meets with speech pathologist John Sandidge to help craft a voice that is in line with her gender identity. They work on pitch, resonance, inflection and more. (Cole Bradley) High GroundDiversity

Memphis Speech and Hearing Center helps transgender Memphians find their voice

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 6, 2019
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On The Ground Podcast: The power of community policing in Memphis neighborhoods

Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Feature Story James Mock (center) and other movement leaders meet with members of the press outside the Memphis State administration building in April 1969. (University of Memphis Special Collections) High GroundDiversity

Beyond the Memphis State Eight: The civil rights fight for equality at the University of Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, February 28, 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
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On The Ground Podcast: How public art is engaging Memphians around sustainability

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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Former Binghampton warehouse now home to thriving indoor skatepark

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 20, 2019
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