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Feature Story Mauricio Calvo, executive director of Latino Memphis (L) and Yancy Villa-Calvo, a Memphis artist and community engagement specialist. (Submitted) High GroundDiversity

Newly naturalized, the leading family of Latino Memphis votes in their first U.S. election

Dawn NeusesWednesday, August 22, 2018
Feature Story Hope House client and HIV advocate Latrina Moore and her three children pose for a portrait on the Hope House swing. Her two youngest children have attended Hope House's daycare and pre-K. (Greg Campbell) High GroundHealthy Communities

HIV and AIDS advocates say holistic support is critical and Memphis’ Hope House is getting it right

Cole BradleyThursday, August 16, 2018
Feature Story On The Ground editor Cole Bradley introduces the night's speakers. High GroundCommunity Development

"Learning to love the soil" and other stories from Uptown and The Pinch

Madeline FaberThursday, August 16, 2018
Feature Story Katie Cooper, a founding member of The Hive Collective, works in the group's new Downtown space, which provides a coworking outlet for digital creatives. (Noah Glenn) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Growing the hive: Downtown coworking space provides a home for digital creatives

Andy MeekWednesday, August 15, 2018
Feature Story Employee Scott Graves shelves books at Novel bookstore in East Memphis. (Brandon Dill/High Ground News) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Reflections on one year since the opening of Novel, Memphis’ largest independent bookstore

Andy MeekWednesday, August 15, 2018
Feature Story Hot Yoga Plus is integrated with the diversiFIT app so members can sign up for any class through the app and it automatically populates into studio's scheduling software. (Madison Yen) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Memphis entrepreneurs reach across the aisle and launch multi-gym membership service

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, August 15, 2018
Feature Story Anasa Troutman has been tapped as the first executive director of Clayborn Temple, a job she started July 2 and which involves helping craft a new future for the iconic civil rights-era church building. (Darius Williams) High GroundCommunity Development

Clayborn Temple’s first executive director shares her vision for the civil rights landmark

Andy MeekTuesday, August 7, 2018
Feature Story Pinwheel Playroooms High GroundCommunity Development

Video: More than a laundromat, South Memphis center strengthens community and childhood literacy

Forever ReadyTuesday, August 7, 2018
Feature Story The group of urban explorers moves through the culvert shortly after entering the covered portion of the Gayoso Bayou. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundEonomic Development

Underground Uptown: A journey into the little-known tunnels that civilized the Memphis riverside

Brandon DahlbergFriday, August 3, 2018
Feature Story A CLE-organized event. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Women working it: Cat Evans creates events to nurture Memphis' diverse arts scene

Kiki WhartenbyFriday, August 3, 2018
Feature Story A design from Memphis Made Brewing Co. (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

The art of beer: A peek behind the curtain of Memphis' local brewery designs

Jeff HulettThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story The north entrance to Central Gardens on Belvedere Boulevard. High GroundCommunity Development

Central Gardens overhauls sidewalk repair through crowdfunding

Julie McCulloughThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story Scooters on display at the My City Rides storefront on 376 Cleveland Street. High GroundTransportation

My City Rides pay-as-you-go scooter purchase program expands to Memphis students

Rachel WarrenThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story Sixteen year-old Lexus Carter, a recent graduate of the Girls Empowerment Program and one of the rally's nine student organizers, poses for a picture outside of Dave Wells Community Center. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundCommunity Development

Youth-led Klondike-Smokey City peace rally strengthens community in wake of tragedy

Cole BradleyThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story AngelStreet High GroundArts and Culture

Video: AngelStreet choir brings music and mentorship to North Memphis

Lauren Squires-ReadyThursday, July 26, 2018
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