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Feature StoryUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are four of the anchor institutions partnering with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative for Hire Local 901. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Hire Local 901 helps Memphians work closer to home

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 20, 2019
Feature StoryA young girl plays hide and seek in front of shuttered apartment buildings on Tate Street. The area was once part of the epicenter of Memphis' Black society until 90 years of housing policies gutted investment. (Andrea Morales)

Seeing Red I: Mapping 90 years of redlining in Memphis

Cole BradleySunday, March 31, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: Memphis' modern-day redlining

Cole BradleySunday, March 24, 2019
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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 Community Development

On The Ground Podcast: The power of community policing in Memphis neighborhoods

Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Feature StoryBallet Arts and Culture

Video: A ballet class in North Memphis underscores the need for family wrap-around support

Forever ReadyWednesday, October 31, 2018
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
Development NewsThe 800 Initiative Diversity

The City's latest MWBE inclusion numbers show growth & minority-owned business accelerator kicks off

Michael WaddellWednesday, July 25, 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
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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