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Feature Story Guests of the Frayser CDC open house toured the homes and picked up literature for buying one of the three current homes or the 27 more that Frayser CDC hopes to build in the next two years. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Frayser CDC unveils new homes, hopes for new momentum

Baris GursakalWednesday, July 17, 2019
Feature Story Young scholars at Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy wait patiently to begin their art lesson. (Ziggy Mack) Kids and Education

STEAM-focused early childhood center is ready, set to grow

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, July 11, 2019
Feature Story This year marks 24 years in business for Spikner Embroidery and Screen-Printing, which now has nine employees and is located in Madison Heights. The staff is pictured here with owner Fred Spikner at far right. (Ashlei Williams) Entrepreneurship

Spikner knows promotions, now it takes on placemaking in Madison Heights

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, July 10, 2019
Feature Story whitehavenbus Arts and Culture

Video: History in motion with Whitehaven's youth-led bus tours

Forever ReadyThursday, July 04, 2019
Feature Story (L to R) Kenneth Alexander, Jared Boyd, Kid Maestro and Amber George attend The CLTV's Juneteenth gala. (Erica Horton) Arts and Culture

CLTV's Juneteenth gala celebrates history, community and Black excellence

Erica HortonWednesday, June 26, 2019
Feature Story podcast Community Development

On the Ground Podcast: Building Community with Habitat for Humanity

Monday, June 24, 2019
Feature Story University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are four of the anchor institutions partnering with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative for Hire Local 901. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Hire Local 901 helps Memphians work closer to home

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 20, 2019
Feature Story podcast Kids and Education

On the Ground Podcast: Agape summer camps take youth on around the world

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Feature Story Anthony Braxton waits for his meal at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis Ozanam Food Mission. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Called to Serve: Ozanam Center steps up for Memphians in need

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 06, 2019
Feature Story Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris (L) presents the Senior Prom's 2019 Prom Queen Everlena Yarborough. Prom King Clarence Christian watches with pride. (Baris Gursakal) Arts and Culture

Magical night for senior citizens at Shelby County's first senior prom

Baris GursakalThursday, June 06, 2019
Feature Story podcast Community Development

On the Ground Podcast: Spotlight on Madison Heights

Monday, June 03, 2019
Feature Story Joann Selvidge and her daughter, Frannie, enjoy their designer confections at Philip Ashley Chocolates cafe, located at 1200 Madison Avenue in Madison Heights District. (Ziggy Mack) Entrepreneurship

Chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix brings designer delights to Madison Heights

Brandi HunterWednesday, May 29, 2019
Feature Story Tami Montgomery, owner of Dru's Bar, sits at the newly remodeled bar and chats with regulars after completing some chores around the business. The location, 1474 Madison Avenue, has been home to a number of LGBT bars since the 1970s. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Bar Fight: The Rise and Fall of Memphis' Gay Bars

Cole BradleyThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story La Michoacana owners Ana and Rafael Gonzales spoke at the Gateways for Growth community meeting held at their restaurant at 4091 Summer Avenue. (Submitted) Diversity

Memphis immigrants meet for paletas and solutions for a more immigrant-friendly city

Baris GursakalThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story Customer Chimere Miller plays with her son J'iris after enjoying lunch at Riko's Kickin Chicken located at 1329 Madison Avenue in Madison Heights. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

What's in a name? People of Madison Heights talk labels and identity

Cole BradleyThursday, May 16, 2019
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