In this week’s About Town, we look back at neighborhood Fourth of July parades and parties. Plus, a North Memphis charter school set for closure will stay open and expand. And in Frayser, some residents are opposing a landfill expansion.

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“Fire trucks and Popsicles — what more do you need on the Fourth of July?”

North Memphis school set for closure will stay open under MSCS By Laura Testino

Maciel's opens third location with fourth on the way By Jennifer Chandler

Landfill seeks expansion in Frayser, bringing it closer to school By Laura Testino

Palladio lights up Central Avenue with Memphis artist's neon sign By Aisling Mäki

Southwest Tennessee Community College sells Frayser campus By Laura Testino

Elwood's Tim Bednarski loves a good hot dog By Jennifer Chandler

Opponents of Downtown art museum will try again to stop construction By Bill Dries

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