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On The Ground Podcast: How public art is engaging Memphians around sustainability

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
In S1E9 of the On The Ground Podcast, Ebony Archie from UrbanArt Commission and local artist Khara Woods discuss public art installations in Uptown and Frayser that are designed around themes of sustainability and environmental issues.
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Former Binghampton warehouse now home to thriving indoor skatepark

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 20, 2019
“Part of our concept of space is yes it’s a skatepark, it’s a coffee shop, but it’s kind of the collision of culture, of art and music,” said co-owner Mark Horrocks. “Places like this help people stay in Memphis." 
Feature Story Sheahan Water Pumping Station located near University of Memphis main campus was built in the 1930s and still shows signs of the 1950s Cold War. (Ziggy Mack) Technology and Innovation

In photos: See inside the water pumping plant that's kept Memphis hydrated since the 1930s

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, February 20, 2019
The Sheahan Pumping Station was built in 1932 and helps keep Memphis' artesian water pristine. Take a rare photographic tour inside its uniquely beautiful and critical important building. 
Feature Story Dana Taylor, co-owner of After Life Mortuary Services. (Renier Otto) Entrepreneurship

After Life Mortuary Services is Memphis' first funeral home owned by Black women

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 20, 2019
The small mortuary facility offers top-to-toe funeral preparation including embalming, funeral directing, cremation services and insurance options.
Feature Story En una escena de la actuación, los miembros del elenco dan una representación artística de los vecinos que se unen para oponerse a un relleno de tierra propuesto. De izquierda a derecha: Michel Angel, Jazmin Bautista, Kierra Turner y Casey Greer. Arts and Culture

La obra sobre The Heights enfrenta los estereotipos de los vecindarios

Scarlet PonderWednesday, February 20, 2019

The Heights Neighborhood Stories Performance, una respuesta artística a Memphis 3.0 basada en historias reales de residentes de Heights, ofrece una mirada de cerca a la belleza, diversidad y desafíos que enfrenta el histórico vecindario de Memphis.

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Video: University of Memphis research park incubates startups, employs students

Forever ReadyWednesday, February 20, 2019
The University of Memphis Research Foundation park, opened in January 2019, brings the university's top-notch facilities to the greater community. Housed at the former Highland branch of the Cossitt Library, the 25,000-square-foot space prioritizes technology and entrepreneurship. It is also creating job opportunities for students. 
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On The Ground Podcast: University of Memphis plans to share prosperity across University District

Friday, February 15, 2019
In S1E8 of the On The Ground Podcast, we sit down with two members of a planning team working on a playbook for community development in the University District that puts the University of Memphis at the center of equitable neighborhood growth.  
Feature Story The University of Memphis’ land bridge is under construction and will soon allow for foot traffic over the Southern Avenue railroad line. It’s one example of large-scale development projects underway in the University District. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

Sharing the wealth: Planning underway for equitable growth in University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 13, 2019
The University of Memphis and UNDC are teaming with residents on a plan to ensure the University District’s booming growth is shared by all, and they’re asking the Kresge Foundation for major funding to make the plan a reality.
Feature Story The Tennessean, the luxury liner that replaced the Memphis Special as the main passenger train on the Southern Railway in 1941. (Memphis Public Libraries) Transportation

The trains of Southern Avenue that shaped the University District

Mark JordanWednesday, February 13, 2019
When most Memphians think of trains in the University District, they think of lines of traffic stuck at Southern Avenue. But in the early 1900s, those tracks carried passengers from distant Memphis to the fledgling school and shaped the district we know today.
Feature Story In a scene from the performance, cast members give an artistic re-enactment of neighbors joining together to oppose a proposed neighborhood landfill. From left to right: Michel Angel, Jazmin Bautista, Kierra Turner and Casey Greer. (Scarlet Ponder) Community Development

One-act play about The Heights casts residents, confronts neighborhood stereotypes

Scarlet PonderWednesday, February 13, 2019
The Heights Neighborhood Stories Performance, an artistic response to Memphis 3.0 based on real stories of Heights residents, offers an up-close look the beauty, diversity, and challenges faced by the historic Memphis neighborhood.
Feature Story Vintage advertisements and packages from Lucky Heart Cosmetics' products are on display at the new storefront at 939 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Diversity

An intro to Memphis Black history

Madeline FaberWednesday, February 13, 2019
Beyond the National Civil Rights Museum and Beale Street, the vision and effort of Black Memphians can be found in every corner of the city.
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On The Ground Podcast: If Memphis literacy rates are low, do kids need to be taught differently?

Friday, February 8, 2019
In S1E7 on the On The Ground podcast, Dr. Krista Johnson, the executive director of ALLMemphis , answers if children in poverty and other adverse circumstances learn differently and how Memphis schools can adapt to meet their literacy needs.
Feature Story The Highland Strip has seen substantial growth in the last five years. Evidence of the Highland-Walker street improvements include painted concrete and traffic barrels. (Ziggy Mack) Transportation

Passing cars: University District looks beyond car travel for solutions to congestion

Cole BradleyThursday, February 7, 2019

The city wants to increase density but residents in the University District say they’re already facing congested streets and a serious lack of parking. One possible solution — giving people more options instead of more parking.

Feature Story One hundred sixty-one students met for the first day of the 20-week LaunchCode class, held at Southwest Tennessee Community College. (Submitted) Technology and Innovation

Free coding class for adults kicks off in Memphis

Brandi HunterThursday, February 7, 2019
Backed by the co-founders of Twitter and Square, a free 20-week computer science course has launched in Memphis with the support of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Feature Story Flash lines the wall at Trilogy Tattoo and Piercing located at 530 South Highland Street in the University District. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

21 and counting: Trilogy reflects on two decades on the Highland Strip

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 6, 2019
For nearly 21 years Trilogy Tattoos and Piercing has been a fixture on the Highland Strip. Owner Richie Jarvis said their secret to success is simple.
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On The Ground Podcast: Memphis 3.0 and the future of Whitehaven Plaza

Monday, February 4, 2019
In S1E6 of the On The Ground podcast, the team lays out how the Memphis 3.0 planning process is affecting Whitehaven's redevelopment opportunities.
Feature Story The staff served pizza, wings, fried chicken, chips and soda sponsored by the Friends of the Whitehaven Library and donated by three Whitehaven restaurants. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Whitehaven Library transforms for community Super Bowl party

Cole BradleyMonday, February 4, 2019
Super Bowl LIII may have been lackluster, but at the Whitehaven Library, the Super Sunday at The Haven party was fired up with food, fun and a contest to crown the best hot wings in Whitehaven.  
Feature Story The old Messick School graduated its last high school class in 1982. It's currently an administrative facility for Shelby County Schools, but community leaders hope it will soon be transformed into a mixed-use community hub. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

The past and possibility of old Messick High

Cole BradleyThursday, January 31, 2019
It's been a long time since Messick High's glory days, but Memphians still remember it fondly and its neighbors wonder if there might be a future for the 101-year-old landmark.  
Feature Story Residents and other stakeholders hear the results of the three-day design charrette to reimagine Whitehaven Plaza. In the foreground, the model of Whitehaven Plaza shows existing structures in gray alongside new buildings, greenspaces and amenities s Eonomic Development

Whitehaven Plaza is first look at Memphis 3.0 in action

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Memphis 3.0 will be adopted this year, but work is already underway. High Ground breaks down what you need to know about the new plan and the recent public design workshop to reimage the Whitehaven Plaza. 
Feature Story At KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary, teacher Nova Moss leads kindergarten students through foundational words and sounds. They use their fingers to spell the words in the air. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Many hands: Memphis organizations work to improve early learning and lifelong success

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019

No one program is a magic bullet to solve Memphis’ most complex social ills like poverty and failing schools. Luckily, Memphis has dozens of efforts working to lift our most vulnerable youth and families and turn the tide for Memphis.

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