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Innovation & Job News Leslie Lynn Smith, Epicenter president and CEO. Entrepreneurship

$15 million loan fund focuses on growing minority and women-owned businesses in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 21, 2018
Feature Story Lydia Walker walks between the building which houses the Memphis CHiLD clinic and the LeBonheur's main campus. (Brandon Dahlberg) Kids and Education

When your child has a medical diagnosis, you just might need a lawyer

J. Dylan SandiferThursday, June 21, 2018
Feature Story A young South Memphis resident plays with a giant Jenga set. (Shelda Edwards) Community Development

Vacant lot comes alive with South Memphis Move Your Body event and plans for future park

Cole BradleyWednesday, June 20, 2018
Feature Story Binghampton Students cross at a crosswalk. Sidewalks and crosswalks are part of the physical infrastructure that can be improved with TIF funding. (Submitted) Community Development

Residents to help allocate $26 million in Binghampton investment

Cole BradleyWednesday, June 20, 2018
Development News 27 W. Carolina Street Eonomic Development

Mixed-use housing development seeks to attract a grocery store to Downtown

Michael WaddellMonday, June 18, 2018
Development News Wolf River Conservancy TWF award Sustainability

Wolf River Conservancy's greenway efforts garner state recognition

Michael WaddellTuesday, June 12, 2018
Feature Story People from all walks of life mingle beneath the "branches" of Treedom Memphis. Community Development

Treedom transforms vacant lot and grows community in Uptown-Pinch

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018
Feature Story Young men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. Community Development

Greening Up: Uptown is investing in green spaces and reaping the reward

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018
Development News The Blake on S. Main Eonomic Development

Historic S. Main building being rehabbed inside and out

Michael WaddellTuesday, June 5, 2018
Feature Story Homes in the Bearwater development facing 7th Street are rental properties. (Brandon Dahlberg) Community Development

Building something out of nothing: New housing opportunities spring from once-vacant lot in Uptown

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 24, 2018
Feature Story A mirrored exterior at the Rendezvous shipping facility in the Pinch District reflect historic buildings. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

In photos: See Memphis’ past, present, and future in The Pinch

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018
Feature Story The Uptown Burger features two beef patties, cheese, onions, peppers, and jalapenos grilled to perfection. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

When is home cooking better than home? When it’s Roxie’s.

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 23, 2018
Feature Story Global Cafe Founder Sabine Langer and General Manager Juan Viramontes with local food entrepreneurs from Sudan, Nepal and Syria. Left to right, Ibti, Sabine Langer, Juan Viramontes, Fayha, and Indra. (Yasmine Omari) Diversity

Global café brings international cuisine & immigrant empowerment to Crosstown Concourse

Aisling MakiThursday, May 17, 2018
Feature Story Madison Taper, winner of the girls' ages 8 to 15 division, shows off her new Fluxus skateboard. Fluxus boards are made in Memphis and are designed by local artists. (Shelda Edwards) Kids and Education

Second annual skateboard competition brings fast-paced fun to Uptown

Cole BradleyThursday, May 17, 2018
Development News Readbox Kids and Education

Memphis Public Libraries use Readbox to build awareness

Michael WaddellWednesday, May 16, 2018
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