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At GiveCamp, ‘a bunch of nerds’ supply tech support to nonprofits

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Sat, 4 Jan 2020 11:48:24 -0600

Ten to 12 nonprofits find help each year at GiveCamp from tech community volunteers who range from University of Memphis students to employees at Fortune 500 companies.

Social-media savvy bake shop lures followers

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:00:01 -0600

The Overton Square patisserie 17 Berkshire hosted its first holiday gingerbread house workshop after its social media following requested decorating and baking classes.

Porter-Leath’s NEXT Memphis founder makes Forbes 30 Under 30

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:00:01 -0600

Porter-Leath’s NEXT Memphis founder Chloe Moore makes the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

The Laugh in Peace Comedy Tour is making its way to Memphis

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:56:25 -0600

A Muslim, Jewish and Christian comedian will grace the stage at Crosstown Theater for a night of laughs and conversations.

A new cast of characters changes Memphis' coffee culture

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 12:39:02 -0600

A podcast and a social activist's movement expand the coffee scene in the city.

Memphis mosque foodies coax restaurants to go halal

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:05:00 -0600

A group of foodies at the Memphis Islamic Center encourages Memphis restaurants to add halal options to their menus. Their campaign won over restaurateurs at Mulan Bistro and BGR Burger Joint.

Where to find Thanksgiving meals, whether you want to dine in or out

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:05:43 -0600

Don’t want to bother with cooking a big Thanksgiving meal? You don’t have to. Here are places to buy yours ready to go, or places to eat out on the big day if that’s what you prefer.

Public forums set for input on Germantown park changes

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:46:04 -0600

The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission will host public forums Monday and Tuesday to get input about planned changes at Germantown Station and Riverdale parks.

Casablanca owner started his restaurateur journey in Jerusalem

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 08:28:59 -0600

Aimer Shtaya immigrated to the U.S. in 1996, and has opened a series of Middle Eastern restaurants in Memphis. 'When I opened my restaurant in 1998," he recalls, few of his customers knew what hummus was.

Harvest Houston exposes exceptional education students to opportunity

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 3 Nov 2019 12:24:14 -0600

Germantown Municipal School District is hoping gardening teaches students with special needs skills they can use past their time at Houston High. A grant from the Germantown Education Foundation helps fund Harvest Houston.

Midtown food pantry provides all-inclusive meals for neighborhood

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:28:10 -0500

Three years ago, two high school students met with leaders at their local mosque to create an all-inclusive food pantry. On the morning of Oct. 12, they opened a building to better serve the surrounding neighborhood.

Memphis faith groups embrace similarities at interfaith event

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Sun, 6 Oct 2019 04:00:01 -0500

Members of eight faith groups in the Memphis area gathered at the Health Sciences Park Saturday morning and invited people to ask questions and have conversations.

Shelby County Schools students visit local industries

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Fri, 4 Oct 2019 16:48:09 -0500

Students from 21 Shelby County Schools visited 15 companies for National Manufacturing Day Friday as part of an annual program designed to show students opportunities in the local manufacturing industry.

Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli in Whitehaven follows owner’s family legacy

hqureshi@dailymemphian.com (Hira Qureshi) — Wed, 2 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0500

Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli in Whitehaven opens Oct. 8 and will serve breakfast, lunch and brunch.