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Study finds that Levitt Shell concerts build social capital in communities

Friday, November 4, 2016
Development News Instead of laying off landscaping employees in the winter months, the Daltons have opened a holiday decorating franchise.

Local entrepreneurs hope to light up Memphis

Michael WaddellThursday, November 3, 2016
With lawn care needs slowing down in the winter months, a lawn care company is diversifying by adding holiday decoration services. 
Development News Sweet Potato Baby's namesake biscuits are now available as part of a new lunch service.

Former Food Network star opens cafe in Binghampton

Michael WaddellWednesday, November 2, 2016
Sweet Potato Baby Café owner Aryen Moore-Alston, a finalist on the Food Network’s Food Network Star show in 2014, always wanted to own her own restaurant. Now, after running her successful Sweet Potato Baby catering company for the past two years, she’s getting her chance.  
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Historic Collierville pharmacy repurposed as farm to table restaurant

Michael WaddellWednesday, November 2, 2016
The restauranteur behind The Farmer is going outside the loop with a new farm-to-table restaurant in Collierville's town square. 
Feature Story Binghampton urban farm

Understanding Binghampton Through Community Voices

Lance WiedowerWednesday, November 2, 2016
The story of Binghampton is best told by the people who call the neighborhood home, including these three unique voices
Development News Bishop E. Lynn Brown of the CME Church delivered a fiery speech to those gathered for the ceremony, challenging the crowd to serve one another in the spirit of Dr. King

Clayborn Temple on the road to revival

Micaela WattsFriday, October 28, 2016
On Oct. 25, roughly 200 Memphians filed into the worn sanctuary of Clayborn Temple. They were there to witness the blessing of the recently reopened Civil Rights site. They were also there to share their ideas for the historic church's next purpose.
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Trolleys on track for 2017 comeback

Michael WaddellFriday, October 28, 2016
The Memphis Area Transit Authority owns 17 trolleys and is looking to bring them back into service early next year.
Feature Story An artist rendering shows the future plans for Crosstown Concourse.

Concourse Check-In: Crosstown's Million-Square-Foot Office and Retail Park

Lance WiedowerFriday, October 28, 2016
It seems like every month brings a new tenant announcement for Crosstown Concourse. With the building's 2017 opening closer than ever before, we've compiled a list of known office and retail tenants.   
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VIDEO: Caritas Village feeds body and soul in Binghampton

Friday, October 28, 2016
Onie Johns founded Caritas Village ten years ago as place for gathering and nurturing in the Binghampton neighborhood. Today, the place serves as a restaurant, free healthcare clinic, after-school care facility and much more. 

Ikea Memphis sets Dec. 14 opening

Friday, October 28, 2016
Source: BusinessWire

Harahan Bridge is named America's longest rails-with-trails bridge

Friday, October 28, 2016
Source: CityLab

Memphis seeing boost in Jewish population

Friday, October 28, 2016
Source: The Jewish Week
Development News Nexus STEM Academy students wore emblems on their white coats representing their aspired careers.

Sixth graders try on STEM careers at UTHSC

Michael WaddellThursday, October 27, 2016
As part of an effort to encourage students to join STEM professions, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center held a white coat and tassel ceremony for area grade-school students. 
Development News Beneva Mayweather Foods handing out samples of fresh cinnamon rolls.

More than 60 small businesses take the spotlight at Greater Memphis Chamber event

Michael WaddellThursday, October 27, 2016
Local Businesses from local staple Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company to Suntrust Bank mixed during the Greater Memphis Chamber's inagural Bizpalooza event.
Innovation & Job News Area high school students screen print posters to call for an end to gang violence in Klondike/Smokey City.

Klondike/Smokey City students fight gang violence through art

Madeline FaberThursday, October 27, 2016
Young girls are typically overlooked in gang prevention programs, so Brittney Bullock pulled together a group of young North Memphis women to learn a trade and imagine a brighter Klondike/Smokey City.
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Binghampton Christian Academy gives students extra support

Lauren TurnerThursday, October 27, 2016
Binghampton Christian Academy began in 1993 to serve students through the eighth grade, providing not only an academic education but an extra level of support that includes a residential component
Feature Story People can now walk from Arkansas to Tennessee across the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River.

Big River Crossing reinterprets the Mississippi River's role in transit

Madeline FaberThursday, October 27, 2016
One mile long and 100 feet above the air. The $16 million Big River Crossing boardwalk is the longest pedestrian path across the Mississippi River.
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Pimento's Kitchen + Market opens next week in East Memphis

Michael WaddellFriday, October 21, 2016
A new fast-casual, family-friendly deli restaurant concept is making its debut on Oct. 26 in the busy Poplar Corridor of East Memphis. 
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Meet the music Fellows: Sabrina Hu

Elle PerryFriday, October 21, 2016
Memphis Music Initiative Fellow flutist Sabrina Hu brings lessons from Europe to Memphis music students.
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