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Feature Story (Courtesy of Memphis Light Gas and Water) Sustainability

It is time for Memphis to get serious about reducing energy cost burden for low-income residents

Thursday, June 17, 2021
Feature Story In Boxtown, two men sit on a horse-drawn carriage after collecting wood to warm their houses; 1960. After decades of industrial pollution, Byhalia Pipeline LLC wants to move crude oil under Boxtown. (University of Memphis Libraries, Ken Ross) Healthy Communities

Environmental racism runs deeper than Memphis’ water source

Ashli BlowTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story (Habitat for Humanity) Healthy Communities

Habitat for Humanity helps seniors stay safe at home

Jim ColemanWednesday, February 10, 2021
Feature Story Homes in Lea's Woods (Ziggy Mack) Technology and Innovation

Free virtual home inspections help Memphians fight winter utility costs

Chris JonesThursday, December 3, 2020
Feature Story Dalisia “Dee” Brye closed on her new home in Whitehaven in June with the help of United Housing's HUD-certified housing counselors. Brye sought home ownership after realizing that mortgage payments would be less than rental payments. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

Agencies in Memphis encourage homeownership as alternative to high rents

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, October 15, 2020
Feature Story Kenzie Cleaves stands inside a vacant unit in her North Memphis apartment complex that she said has been unsecured for over a year. Unsafe housing conditions can increase COVID-19-related deaths. (Ziggy Mack) Healthy Communities

In poor communities, toxic housing is a risk factor for COVID-19 deaths

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyWednesday, September 30, 2020
Feature Story Calls to LINC 2-1-1 centers have more than doubled during the pandemic. (Office of Jim Strickland)

In the pandemic and utility crisis, Memphis' librarians are the hidden heroes

Ashley DavisThursday, August 27, 2020
Feature Story The PepsiCo Foundation has pledge $7 million for nationwide COVID-19 relief, including $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. (Banco de Alimentos Quito, PepsiCo Foundation) Healthy Communities

Pepsi puts $500,000 toward COVID-19 relief in Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, July 16, 2020
Feature Story A Craftsman Bungalow-style home with ornate spiral pillars in Vollintine-Evergreen. VECA is seeking a landmarks designation for the V&E area to preserve its historic aesthetic. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Vollintine-Evergreen seeks landmark designation to preserve its unique history and aesthetic

Ashley DavisFriday, June 19, 2020
Feature Story Pastor Jeffrie Howard, center, walks through diners at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis's Ozanam Food Mission, March 2019. It was one of two area locations that served hot meals daily. COVID-19 has closed many soup kitchens. (Ziggy Mack) Healthy Communities

Who's caring for Memphis' homeless as COVID-19 spreads?

Erinn FiggMonday, April 13, 2020
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: Making Memphis' real estate industry more diverse

Monday, March 16, 2020
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: A Promise and hopes in northern Uptown

Monday, March 2, 2020
Feature Story Soulsville in pictures 5 Community Development

Black Neighborhoods Matter event to tackle gentrification and protecting Memphis' black communities

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story podcast Community Development

Podcast: Why are so many Memphis families being evicted?

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Feature Story OrangeMound Community Development

Banks have to invest in the low-income communities surrounding their branches. What if they didn't?

Jeff Hulett and Cole BradleyThursday, February 13, 2020
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