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Feature Story Lisa and Luis Toro pose outside of their newest purchase, 509 North Hollywood, which will soon be a unique indoor-outdoor bar. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Broad Avenue power couple expand reach with new bar venture

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story Los estudiantes hablan y comen una merienda del mediodía. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

El Club de Niños y Niñas de Heights gana reconocimiento nacional y entrena a músicos de Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Summer Avenue, cerca de National Street, ha sido un importante rincón para el comercio desde fines del siglo XIX. (Andrew Breig) Eonomic Development

Summer Avenue se renueva como distrito internacional

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Many students of the Carpenter Art Garden have been participating in its programs since they were in preschool. They consider themselves "members." (Kirstin Cheers) Kids and Education

Henry Nelson, new director of Carpenter Art Garden, broadcasts creativity across Binghampton

Kirstin CheersWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story food this one Diversity

Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Husband and wife Nancy and Patricio Gonzalez carry equipment to the Gaisman Community Center at the end of game day. They are the directors and coaches of Illegal Arts Memphis soccer league. (Natalie Eddings) Community Development

What smart neighborhoods can learn from The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller) Community Development

Vacant barbershop reopens as space for art and community

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Children pick out a book at Desayuno Con Libros held monthly at Gaisman Community Center. (Desayuno Con Libros) Kids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros connects Latino families over books and breakfast

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Los niños buscan libros en Desayuno Con Libros en el Centro Comunitario de Gaisman. (Desayuno Con Libros) Kids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros conecta a las familias latinas con libros y desayunos

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story A sign on Davis Circle in the Nutbush area of Memphis. The entrance to the landfill would be located at the end of this street. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

Nutbush fights proposed landfill near homes, school and Wolf River

Cole BradleyThursday, November 29, 2018
Feature Story food this one Community Development

En video: Un sabor del mundo de Summer Avenue

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 28, 2018
Feature Story Steven McKinney teaches math class to his students at Booker T. Washington High School. (Ziggy Mack) Kids and Education

Advocates of trauma-informed teaching call for greater support in Memphis schools

Melonee GainesWednesday, November 28, 2018
Feature Story Melrose Football Eonomic Development

High Ground News video team receives two Emmy nominations

Forever ReadyWednesday, November 21, 2018
Feature Story Sariah Hudson, 12, Antonio McPherson, 12, and Jose McClellen, 14, hang out with friends and participate in programs after school at the Heights campus of STREETS Ministries. (Dawn Neuses) Kids and Education

STREETS Ministries combines play and empowerment in The Heights

Dawn NeusesWednesday, November 21, 2018
Feature Story For 15 years Ric Morgan has helped serve a free community meal at Highland Heights United Methodist Church for an average of 75 guests. Once a month, he plans and prepares an original menu. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

A fascinating life, starting in The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 21, 2018
Feature Story Homeowners Mike and Nyasha Daniels in their Frayser home, which they purchased from the Frayser Community Development Corporation in 2018. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian) Community Development

To combat investment property swarm, Frayser CDC empowers residents to purchase their homes

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, November 15, 2018
Feature Story Dwayne "DJ" Johnson's assistant welds security bars for a client at Johnson's shop at 2992 Summer Avenue (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

Last of the craft: The twilight of Summer Avenue's artisan culture

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 14, 2018
Feature Story Students socialize while enjoying a midday snack. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Heights Boys and Girls Club earns national acclaim, trains Memphis musicians

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018
Feature Story Summer Avenue near National Street has been an important corner for commerce since the late 1800s. (Andrew Breig) Eonomic Development

Summer Avenue to rebrand as an international district

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018
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