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Chooch Pickard, the Coliseum Coalition's vice president, walks the lower-level corridor near a shuttered concession stand. (Shelda Edwards)
(L to R) Ladarius Shields, Cedric Hicks, and Hayden Williams attend a football game at Treadwell Middle. Treadwell is the area's oldest public school, opened in 1915. (Ziggy Mack)
The CMPLX opened on January 11, 2019 to a packed house. On December 22, it will host Visuals and Vibes, an exhibition of local women artists of color. (Cole Bradley)
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Dr. Beverly Cleaves brings hot meals and good health to Klondike
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Facing disinvestment, Klondike Smokey City charts its own path to development
Lance Wiedower
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Video: Perea Preschool preps Klondike's future
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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North Memphis asks where their children will learn as schools shutter
Lance Wiedower
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
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Klondike Smokey City in photos
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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Klondike Smokey City’s history drives its future
Lance Wiedower
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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Refugee's catering venture brings Sudan to Memphis tables
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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VIDEO: Carpenter Art Garden engages Binghampton
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
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Friday, October 28, 2016
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Binghampton Christian Academy gives students extra support
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Finding new life for Binghampton's international community
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
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Road to Memphis long for Bhutanese refugees
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
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Broad Avenue's future tied to Binghampton
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Thursday, October 6, 2016
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Binghampton kids find family at Rachel's Flowers
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Thursday, September 29, 2016
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Tamale Fest shines light on Latino culture
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Refugee parent training launches in Binghampton
Lance Wiedower
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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Caritas Village provides community in Binghampton
Lance Wiedower
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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