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On The Ground Podcast: MyCityRides talks scooters, transportation justice and $2 tanks of gas

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 29, 2019
Feature StoryTami 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 Travis Butler, New Ballet Ensemble dance instructor, works with students at LaRose Elementary. Dance classes at LaRose are held either early in the school day or the last period of the day. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

South City area residents benefit from Vision 2020 grantmaking initiative

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature StorySlice of Soul’s signature Al B. Green Pizza, with spinach, black olives, green olives, mushroom, onions, roasted red peppers, and green bell peppers. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Slice of Soul Pizza Lounge brings food and entertainment to Madison Heights

Scarlet PonderWednesday, May 22, 2019
Feature StoryUtopia Animal Hospital's Dr. Jen Clay (R) and veterinarian technician Jessica Tatum (L) prep a patient for surgery to remove an abdominal tumor. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

Utopia Animal Hospital takes an enlightened approach to pet care

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 22, 2019
Feature StoryCustomer 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
Feature StoryWalter Clark, owner of Outstanding Touch window services, puts the finishing touches on the door of Riko's Kickin Chicken, located at 1329 Madison Avenue. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Riko's Kickin Chicken brings the heat to Madison Heights

Cole BradleyThursday, May 09, 2019
Feature StoryTrap Fusion co-owners Jason Gardener, left, Monique Williams, center, and Markeith McCoy, right. (Baris Gursakal) Entrepreneurship

Trap Fusion restaurant offers healthier soul food in Whitehaven

Baris GursakalWednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature Story Under the guidance of the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis, a collaborative group of private, public and nonprofit innovators are working to make the Bluff City into a hub for blockchain technology. (Submitted) Technology and Innovation

Memphis is betting on blockchain

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature StoryEli Townsend, executive chef of Sage Memphis, teaches Kaleidoscope Kitchen students. (Submitted) Community Development

Binghampton emerges as Memphis’ incubator for food entrepreneurs

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature StoryLocal musician "Morris" poses in front of a mural by artist Toonkey Berry. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

In photos: Welcome to Madison Heights

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackThursday, May 02, 2019
Feature StoryRob Coleman of Green Girl Produce tends to microgreens. (Ziggy Mack) Technology and Innovation

Green Girl Produce grows indoor farm at Midtown warehouse

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 01, 2019
Feature StoryJimi Myers stands at the counter of Launch Process Coffee at 584 Tillman Street, founded in May 2018. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Launch Process creates space for Memphis makers and local coffee

Cole BradleyWednesday, April 24, 2019
Feature StoryBelltower Artisans is located at 549 S Highland St. in the University District. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Coffee culture: Four great coffee spots in the University District

Cole BradleyThursday, April 04, 2019
Feature StoryRon Scott and Chris Clark prepare to install a door at the front of the workshop, as Tyler Parker and and Jared Myers load up a rickety work table that is no longer safe to use. All four are participants in the ad-hoc advisory board. (Scarlet Ponder) Community Development

Heights CDC to convert vacant cabinet shop into community woodshop

Scarlet PonderWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story. Kareem Dasilva, right, took home first place honors at the Smarty City: Transportation & Mobility Hackathon on March 15-17 with MemPatch, technology that helps the city streamline identification of potholes. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Smart City initiative seeks to improve public problems with technology

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, March 21, 2019
Feature StoryAmy and Hayes McPherson stand ready for the grand opening of Comeback Coffee in the Pinch, at 358 North Main Street, on Saturday, March 29. (Kim Coleman) Entrepreneurship

Comeback Coffee shop reinvigorates small business in the Pinch District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, March 20, 2019
Feature Story"If it isn't the best turkey and cheese that you've ever eaten in your entire life, it's free," said Sam's Deli owner, Brad Wilbanks. (Baris Gursakal) Entrepreneurship

Sam's Deli fuses all-American deli with classic Indian dishes in the University District

Baris GursakalThursday, March 14, 2019
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