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Feature Story This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis. Eonomic Development

Completing the plan: How the More for Memphis plan is meant to be iterative and fluid

Jeff HulettFriday, June 28, 2024
Feature Story For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow.  Community Development

High Ground's newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

Reginald Johnson Sr.Monday, June 3, 2024
Feature Story x Eonomic Development

On finding 'ideas that work': How 300 Memphians came together to develop the More for Memphis plan

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 9, 2024
Development News X Community Development

Find out where Shelby County candidates stand on key issues like housing, mobility, and more

High Ground TeamThursday, July 14, 2022
Feature Story A #ShareYourSkill901 participant shows her written skill on a bookmark. (Photo courtesy of Literacy Mid-South) Arts and Culture

Literacy Mid-South Encourages Memphians to #ShareYourSkill901

AJ HughesThursday, May 26, 2022
Feature Story Heights CDC Special Projects Director Dane Forlines said the new bioswale will improve water quality in the neighborhood and beyond. (Reginald Johnson) Healthy Communities

Environmental Justice: Safer streets, cleaner water in the Heights

Leigh TatumFriday, May 13, 2022
Feature Story Mural by Jamond Bullocks in Frayser, part of Urban Art Commission's "Stand Up for Our Streets" project in 2019. (submitted) Arts and Culture

Visual artists: Apply by Feb 18 to work with High Ground!

Friday, January 21, 2022
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) Entrepreneurship

Video: How the pandemic changed internships

Cole BradleyThursday, September 2, 2021
Feature Story (High Ground News archives) Sustainability

Memphis' BEST wants renters to know their rights

Sarah RushakoffThursday, August 19, 2021
Feature Story West Cancer Center is one of four oncology centers that are joining together with biotechnology firm Genentech to improve racial diversity in clinic research trials. (Meghan Aislin) Healthy Communities

Memphis-based West Cancer Center joins national alliance to close diversity gap in medical research

Meghan AslinWednesday, July 14, 2021
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 Members of the LITE Memphis Finalist Program (left) work on their business plan with the help of a volunteer (right). (LITE Memphis) Kids and Education

As the wealth gap grows, LITE Memphis helps Black and Latinx teens launch their own businesses

Cole BradleySaturday, June 5, 2021
Feature Story Young musicians with PRIZM Ensemble practice their skills pre-pandemic. Registration is open for their 2021 summer camp, which will be held June 21 through July 9. (Submitted) Arts and Culture

PRIZM Ensemble's 2021 summer camps will be held in person and virtual; registration open

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, May 5, 2021
Feature Story A group of Memphis Shelby PAL youth pose for a photo during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Founder Craig Little stands at the back center. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Memphis Shelby PAL works to keep serving youth in the pandemic

Arieale MunsonThursday, April 22, 2021
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