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Feature Story A 2015 convening in Detroit hosted by Forward Cities. Eonomic Development

How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will help drive inclusive economic growth

Issue Media GroupWednesday, March 21, 2018
Feature Story Boys Squad Kids and Education

Video: This 12-year-old leader keeps the Whitehaven Boys Squad on the right path

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Johnathan Bush, 7, examines a rock during a science lession as Dr. Collins looks on. (Brandon Dahlberg) Kids and Education

How an internationally-awarded educator engages Memphis children

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, 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 Justin Martin, 12, works on coding a video game at the TigerCrew program, hosted by nonprofit CodeCrew. (Brandon Dahlberg) Technology and Innovation

Lacking tech curriculum in schools, Memphis groups step up to prepare students

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 7, 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 Taiya Hill, 17, and Dwayne Maxwell, 16, work on math homework at Whitehaven High School. Kids and Education

Student to teacher ratio improves 75 percent with addition of in-class mentors at Whitehaven schools

Erica HortonWednesday, January 31, 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
Feature Story Graves Elementary School in South Memphis has been boarded up since its closure in 2014. It's one of 10 vacant school buildings in the city. (Laura Faith Kebede) Healthy Communities

A Memphis woman’s tragic death prompts reflection: Could vacant schools help fight homelessness?

Laura Faith Kebede, Chalkbeat TennesseeWednesday, January 24, 2018
Feature Story An empty pedestal the morning of December 21. (Dylan Sandifer) Diversity

Cranes at twilight remove Confederate monuments from Memphis parks

J. Dylan SandiferFriday, December 22, 2017
Development News White Station HS Community Court Kids and Education

Private sector tapped for public school improvements to Whitehaven and White Station high schools

Michael WaddellWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound. Community Development

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Dr. Stacy Spencer, senior pastor at New Direction Christian Church, is one of the founders of MICAH. Community Development

Memphis faith leaders unite to address poverty, education and criminal justice

Aisling MakiWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Tiana Pyles became the new executive director of the Orange Mound Development Corporation in July and has goals to increase awareness about Orange Mound through two large scale festivals within the next two years. Community Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Jimmy Garner raises his hand during the Sunday service at Beulah Baptist. (Andrea Morales) Community Development

Keeping the faith: Beulah Baptist Church has served Orange Mound since 1904

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story A view of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Carnes Avenue and Boston Street. (Andrea Morales) Community Development

Keeping the faith: A tour in photos of Orange Mound's century-old churches

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017
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