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High GroundKids and Education

Video: Memphis children learn during the summer with Literacy Mid-South

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, June 13, 2018

People from all walks of life mingle beneath the "branches" of Treedom Memphis.

High GroundCommunity Development

Treedom transforms vacant lot and grows community in Uptown-Pinch

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018

Dennis Whitehead Darling is the inaugural fellow of the McCleave Project, an initiative of the opera company to bring a focus on diversity and inclusion to the genre.

High GroundArts and Culture

Opera Memphis awards first McCleave Fellowship to local director

Andy MeekThursday, June 7, 2018

Young men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park.

High GroundCommunity Development

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

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018

Homes in the Bearwater development facing 7th Street are rental properties. (Brandon Dahlberg)

High GroundCommunity Development

Building something out of nothing: New housing opportunities spring from once-vacant lot in Uptown

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 24, 2018

Parents were able to enroll and have their children screened at the Pre-K and Kindergarten Fair on Saturday, May 5th at the Board of Education. The fair was held for working families who are usually occupied during the weekdays. (Kirstin Cheers)

High GroundKids and Education

County-wide pre-K initiative seeks to level the playing field for early childhood education

J. Dylan SandiferThursday, May 24, 2018

Lyndsey Pender displays a peace sign as she rides with others representing South Memphis to Court Square. (Brandon Dahlberg)

High GroundHealthy Communities

Explore Bike Share hits the streets and promises equitable and affordable transportation for Memphis

Brandon DahlbergThursday, May 24, 2018

A mirrored exterior at the Rendezvous shipping facility in the Pinch District reflect historic buildings. (Ziggy Mack)

High GroundArts and Culture

In photos: See Memphis’ past, present, and future in The Pinch

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018

The Uptown Burger features two beef patties, cheese, onions, peppers, and jalapenos grilled to perfection. (Cole Bradley)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

When is home cooking better than home? When it’s Roxie’s.

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018

Kevin Cubbins and Pat Worley of Beale Street Caravan.

High GroundArts and Culture

Podcasting gives Memphians a new vehicle for storytelling

Andy MeekWednesday, May 23, 2018

City Year volunteers work with students inside and outside the classroom to help them reach graduation.

High GroundKids and Education

Volunteers with Americorps program embed in Memphis classrooms to improve student outcomes

Rachel WarrenThursday, May 17, 2018

eScape greenery compliments an optical-themed mural outside Eclectic Eye in Midtown Memphis. (Chip Chockley)

High GroundEntrepreneurship

More than mowing: Memphis landscaping business offers green-friendly services

Renee Davis BrameThursday, May 17, 2018

Global Cafe Founder Sabine Langer and General Manager Juan Viramontes with local food entrepreneurs from Sudan, Nepal and Syria. Left to right, Ibti, Sabine Langer, Juan Viramontes, Fayha, and Indra. (Yasmine Omari)

High GroundDiversity

Global café brings international cuisine & immigrant empowerment to Crosstown Concourse

Aisling MakiThursday, May 17, 2018

Teens participate in a team building exercise during a BRIDGES youth training event.

High GroundKids and Education

The kids are alright: Meet the Uptown organizations helping its youngest residents thrive

Cole BradleyThursday, May 17, 2018

Madison Taper, winner of the girls' ages 8 to 15 division, shows off her new Fluxus skateboard. Fluxus boards are made in Memphis and are designed by local artists. (Shelda Edwards)

High GroundKids and Education

Second annual skateboard competition brings fast-paced fun to Uptown

Cole BradleyThursday, May 17, 2018

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