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Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration.
She was also the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there.
There are 668 articles by Mary Cashiola :
Don't celebrate a holiday from social distancing just yet. This Memorial Day, we're celebrating those who serve in a new way. We've also got the U of M set to bring back football practice, and some pandas are having to go back to China because of the pandemic.
All the numbers you never knew you needed but do, plus a possible light switch, sports fans face the future, and "new" restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
SCS announced yesterday it is looking at a hybrid model for schools in the fall, and we're talking about making masks mandatory for Shelby County. Plus, a few Tigers are going toe-to-toe and we're looking on the bright side with an ophthalmologist.
New Memphis music focuses on love after loss and John Malmo weighs in on the power play between MLGW, TVA and others. Plus, with summer almost upon us, what are we going to do about pools?
Happy Friday! The Tigers are putting a ring on it, e-commerce is exploding, and it should have been barbecue fest. Also, it's time to make the donuts.
It's Thursday, May 14, and Shelby County is planning a massive expansion of the Health Department. We're also talking about a Memphis family feud, county budget cuts, and how we get back into shape after the COVID 19.
It's Wednesday, May 13, and we're talking about back-to-school blues, absentee voting and who can do it, and how we provide to pets in a pandemic.
It's both International Nurses Day and National Limerick Day, and a former U of M basketball star returns to graduate, a new brewery is feeling hop-ful, and the Tennessee Air National Guard has a surprise in store.
It's Monday, May 11, and Sen. Lamar Alexander is in quarantine but leading a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. A new, coronavirus-born business is skating into its next chapter, and the new housing market is doing better than you think.
It's Friday, May 8, and today we're talking about what seems like the distant future: what schools and colleges will do in the fall. We've also got how coronavirus is affecting kids and a key member of the area's COVID-19 task force briefings.
It's Thursday, May 7, and restaurants are rehabbing, barbers are barbering and the County Commission is working on a budget. Plus, a new list puts Penny Hardaway just behind Jordan and Kobe.
Today is Wednesday, May 6, and the Memphis Zoo has a plan to reopen, a local company comes clean with new COVID-19 supplies, and Memphians know how to put the fun in funeral.
Today is both Cinco de Mayo and Giving Tuesday Now. Yesterday, we reopened Shelby County's economy, the governor saw his private school voucher program run into a problem and local hair stylists got a surprise.
It’s May 4, and today we officially begin Phase 1 of our local reopening plan. It's also a 'Star Wars' holiday, and we're looking for a new outdoor trend in restaurants, how popular tourist attractions plan to keep guests safe and for football to return in the fall.
Congratulations, you made it to May. Today, we're talking about plans to reopen the local economy, balancing work from home with homework, shakes go sayonara and how special events have changed since the coronavirus came on the scene.
It's Thursday, April 30, and we've got two Memphis musical performances tonight, the county grappling over its upcoming budget, a coronavirus marathon and a gas giveaway.
It's Wednesday, April 29, and today, we're all about businesses reopening, with who and how. Just maybe not when. Also up: Justin Timberlake eats ghost-peppered hot wings while talking about Memphis and his music.
It's Tuesday, April 28, and we're talking about the area mayors' plan to reopen Shelby County's economy. Plus, a recent spike in coronavirus cases, lunch at a reopened restaurant and how hospitals are reacting to the latest.
It's Monday, April 27, and bakeries are helping people feel better, elective surgeries are set to make a comeback and Tigers are headed to the NFL. We also recently got to see our neighbors — on TV.
It's Friday, April 24, and we're talking about the various plans to reopen Tennessee's economy — and how a few local doctors feel about that. We've also got Grizz games returning, a senator who left the state, and a tour business turning away from tourists to focus on locals.
It's Thursday, April 23, and a popular Grizzlies coach is headed home, Downtown is working to keep its restaurants open, and a new blight initiative includes lots of leafy greens.
Happy Earth Day, Memphis. We've got shock and sugar today, a word of caution, new math, and a dip into the festival circuit. Plus, is chicken a sign of change for Summer Avenue?
It's Tuesday, April 21, and both Memphis and Shelby County are looking for ways to balance their budgets. Some restaurants are ready to reopen their dining rooms (with tweaks, of course), and a local lab is about to embark on an immunity challenge.
It's Monday, April 20, and we've got a County Commission budget presentation and a COVID-19 hackathon happening. Plus, turnover with the Tigers, a "Safer at Home" protest and a possible restaurant reopening recommendation.
It's Friday, April 17, and we're drinking to friendship, Mike Conley and MIFA's Meals on Wheels program. Plus, we're pouring one out for would-be Tiger Jalen Green.