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Feature Story Philly residents and police working together

Police-community partnerships offer way to improve neighborhood safety

A handful of communities across the U.S. have formed effective, ongoing partnerships with the police that have fostered safer communities and reduced conflicts between residents and police.

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SunTrust adopts Apple Pay service


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Get your game on: Memphis' top local sports bars

Any sports fan will tell you that cheering is more fun with the comfort and camaraderie served up at a local sports bar. Whether it's taking in a Grizzlies game or rooting for college football, Memphis offers a little something for every fan. Here are our top picks for where to take in a game.   

Feature Story “We also stock tons of Memphis music," says Goner Records Store owner Zac Ives.

Supporting a new era of Memphis music

Like entrepreneurial start-ups and small businesses, Memphis musicians are a vital part of the city's brand. In an environment steeped in a successful past, how are local groups supporting these creatives in building a future for Memphis music?  

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The road less traveled: the choice to be carless in Memphis

Memphis is known as a commuter town, but amidst the traffic and expansive parking lots, some people have opted for a car-free lifestyle. The choice may be grounded in economics or recreation, but the result is the same--people find themselves becoming more engaged in their community.  

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Doing good: One nonprofit is delivering hope on two wheels

One man's simple idea to feed the hungry with a bike and a backpack has grown into the transformative Urban Bicycle Food Ministry. The volunteer group delivers hundreds of free burritos each week to the Memphis homeless population.  

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Building a village: The growing trend of mixed-use developments

With an eye on flexibility and livability, Memphis real estate professionals continue to turn toward mixed-use developments. Successful local projects are proving the city's mindset on mixed use is shifting, and more could be on the way.