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Feature Story Agape team member Marquis McPherson talks to parents at Whitehaven's A. Maceo Walker Middle School about Agape's community and school-based services. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Agape embeds in Whitehaven to prevent youth from entering foster system

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Composting takes place at the Compost Fairy's facility. (Submitted) Sustainability

Memphis compost service turns food waste into rich soil

Mary K. LevieWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Refugee Empowerment Program volunteers work with children in the Pre-K class. (Averell Mondie) Kids and Education

Raised in refugee camps: Meeting the early childhood education needs of Memphis immigrants

Wesley Morgan ParahamWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Kristen Jeffers (Submitted by ULI) Community Development

What Memphis can learn about smart development as a black, urban, southern city

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, March 28, 2018
Development News Pedaltown Bike Shop Binghampton Community Development

Broad Avenue shop donates bikes to Binghampton & teaches youth cycle maintenance

Michael WaddellMonday, March 26, 2018
Feature Story Quavisa Henderson, owner of ElectroLyfe, poses for a portrait behind the counter. (Brandon Dahlberg) Healthy Communities

Two newly opened health food restaurants bring fresh fare to Whitehaven

Rachel WarrenWednesday, March 21, 2018
Innovation & Job News Located on the campus of The Healing Center Baptist Church at 3885 Tchulahoma Road, the Wellness & Stress Clinic of Memphis stems from a unique partnership that includes the church and volunteer support from area professionals. Healthy Communities

Health & Healing: A church-based clinic brings physical, mental and environmental care

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, March 14, 2018
Feature Story Elizabeth Frey, Marilyn Trigg, and John Maurer of the Dorcas Society of St. Peter's Catholic Church play pool at the underground bomb shelter. (University of Memphis special collections) Healthy Communities

The 'ritziest bomb shelter in the South' sits abandoned in Memphis

Tamara WilliamsonWednesday, March 14, 2018
Innovation & Job News Chris Peterson was hired as the farm manager for the Alpha Omega Veteran Services urban farm. Memphis Tilth will partner with AOVS for three years to get the farm up and running and to train veterans on managing the operation. Healthy Communities

Former U.S. Army supply depot "reclaimed" as urban farm for veterans

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 28, 2018
Innovation & Job News Volunteers from SunTrust Bank were on hand to help students work through their personal finance scenarios of managing a budget, balancing a checking account and preparing for unseen expenses. Kids and Education

Melrose High School students make tough calls at financial education simulator

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Marc Gasol chooses a plant at the Chandler Park rehab. (Rebecca Hutchinson) Sustainability

Urban forest III: Digging up hidden gems and pocket parks in South Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Andrew "Rome" Withers, left, son of Ernest C. Withers, helped unveil a historical marker at the home of the iconic Civil Rights photographer. Diversity

Honoring the life and work of Civil Rights icon Ernest C. Withers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story The Healing Races draw hundreds of people annually to Whitehaven. Healthy Communities

Whitehaven church hosts annual race to promote health and literacy

Erica HortonWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Linda Williams, president and CEO of RISE Memphis, stands for a portrait at the foundation’s office. Healthy Communities

Driving the Dream address "paternalistic" approach, creates a new system for treating poverty

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Hazel Moore is known as the Mayor of Whitehaven. Community Development

Video: Meet the unofficial mayor of Whitehaven

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, January 31, 2018
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