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Feature StoryRoshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works, Inc. holds a redlining map created in the 1930s. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

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

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, April 10, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: Memphis' modern-day redlining

Cole BradleySunday, March 24, 2019
Feature StoryHigh Ground News Podcast Logo Community Development

On The Ground Podcast: Crosstown beyond the Concourse

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Feature StoryMia 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) Healthy Communities

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

Dawn NeusesWednesday, March 13, 2019
Feature StoryHigh Ground News Podcast Logo Kids and Education

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

Friday, February 08, 2019
Feature StoryCrystal Bullard’s children started preschool and elementary school at Whitney Achievement Elementary School last year. (Caroline Bauman/Chalkbeat Tennessee) Kids and Education

When students miss school, they fall behind. Here’s how one group is curbing absenteeism.

Caroline Bauman, Chalkbeat TennesseeTuesday, September 25, 2018
Development NewsVolunteers installed planters that form a dividing wall to passing traffic on National Street. Community Development

More funding needed to sustain grassroots community development projects

Michael WaddellThursday, August 16, 2018
Feature StoryAngelStreet Arts and Culture

Video: AngelStreet choir brings music and mentorship to North Memphis

Lauren Squires-ReadyThursday, July 26, 2018
Feature StoryAngel Street Choir Director Angela Hyde begins rehearsal with students in the program Kids and Education

AngelStreet choir expands musical education opportunities for youth across Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 25, 2018
Development NewsHeights Line enhancement project Community Development

Community LIFT grants lead to grassroots neighborhood development

Michael WaddellTuesday, June 26, 2018
Feature StoryYoung men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. Community Development

Greening Up: Uptown is investing in green spaces and reaping the reward

Cole BradleyThursday, June 07, 2018
Development NewsReadbox Kids and Education

Memphis Public Libraries use Readbox to build awareness

Michael WaddellWednesday, May 16, 2018
Development NewsExplore Bike Share Community Development

Explore Bike Share bicycle rental stations launching soon with more on the way in 2019

Michael WaddellWednesday, April 11, 2018
Innovation & Job NewsChoose901 hired Joi Taylor, bottom row, third from left, as their new Alumni coordinator. Kids and Education

Making Memphis a first choice for new graduates

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, April 05, 2018
Feature StoryMiles Tamboli Sustainability

Opinion: If it’s food security you want, grow your own food. Seriously.

Lee Eric Smith, The New Tri-State DefenderWednesday, March 07, 2018
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