About Town: The fate of Scott Street changes again
“I’m excited because what’s happening now is what should have happened two and a half years ago,” said Binghampton Development Corp. executive director Noah Gray.
Topic: Neighborhoods
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August 2021
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Memphis mom, educator opens micro-school in Binghampton
The Lab School is a private and independent micro-school which currently serves six students of mixed ages 4-6. The day-to-day learning environment sees educators teaching students topics such as problem-solving, critical thinking and communication, along with developing math, science and reasoning skills.
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Cordelia’s holding Uptown COVID-19 vaccination event
The final “Be a Good Neighbor” vaccination event will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at Greenlaw Community Center.
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City, TDOT reverse stance on Scott Street closure
While there are no firm plans on a solution, for the first time in three years, TDOT, the city and community members seem to be on one accord. A significant departure from a few months ago when Scott Street closure, as part of a $45 million redesigned Poplar Viaduct, seemed a formality.
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About Town: Why Memphis is looking to ban new gas stations in certain areas
Gas stations and used-tire shops don’t appear to fit with the city’s long-range development plan for at least 21 commercial districts in Memphis.
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Different reasons drive decision to be vaccinated at pop-up event
About 25 people were vaccinated at the event Thursday. In recent months, the City of Memphis has hosted various community pop-up in ZIP codes with lower vaccination rates to increase uptake as part of a more door-to-door approach.
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Binghampton Development Corp. optimistic about job training venture
The BDC Business Hub represents the nonprofit’s most significant job training and creation endeavor yet. The site will also house business tenants aligned with its mission and commitment toward offering more opportunities for Binghampton residents.
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About Town: Frayser schools going for bold new solutions
FCS officials don’t expect the initiative to transform its fortunes overnight, but what it hopes to accomplish is address institutional inequities they believed have disproportionately impacted Black students for decades.
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Accelerate Memphis starts with Gaston Community Center
South Memphis resident Deandrew Thomas calls the center a sanctuary. “It’s our rock. It has played a major part of my life.”
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Two Binghampton organizations oppose gas station proposal
The proposed development would be on the same intersection as Collage Dance Collective and the Binghampton Gateway Center.
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Local charter school network ends expulsions, police presence
Frayser Community Schools officials are hoping a new initiative will create a better atmosphere leading to higher academic performances this year when students fully resume in-person learning.
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July 2021
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About Town: How One Beale’s final piece fits in
The fourth – and final – phase of the $400 million One Beale Development includes 44,000 square feet of meeting and event space, two restaurants, a 6,500-square-foot spa, a 2,200-square-foot fitness center, and “massive rooftop infinity pool.”
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Eric Robertson stepping down as head of Community LIFT
Eric Robertson plans to step down as CEO and President of Community LIFT and River City Capital Investment Corp., he said in a letter announcing his future plans earlier this week.
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After suicide, Oakhaven church provides mental health services
Healing Center Baptist Church’s Bishop William Young and his wife, Pastor Dianne Young, have continued their larger mission to remove the stigma around mental health in a predominantly African American community.
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About Town: Why a new driving school in Frayser matters
It’s not often you see someone leave their full-time job as a University of Memphis business officer to start a neighborhood driving school. That’s exactly what Teresa Landrum-Caswell did.
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Mother’s bet to open Frayser driving school paying off
Caswell Driving School’s team is preparing for upcoming driving courses, while also handling numerous messages from its website, Facebook page and calls from intrigued residents all over Shelby County.
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About Town: Former school building could become new redevelopment
On Wednesday, July 14, Northside Renaissance held a community Zoom meeting attended by 60 people. During the 90-minute session, they informed them of the project’s status and answered various questions from residents.
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Frayser organization hosts summer concerts
Frayser Connect kicks off its inaugural Frayser Summer Concert Series Friday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Frayser Connect Center.
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Nonprofit seeks input to redevelop Northside High School
A nearly 200-page Studio Gang report was completed in conjunction with community input in 2017-18, presenting various possibilities such as vocational training, a job resource center, performing arts auditorium or living and studio space.
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About Town: In Binghampton, a treehouse is transformed
Through many community partners and volunteers, the BCLT believes it’s found a formula to maintain affordable housing and keep more residents in Binghampton.
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Food hub proposed for Orange Mound
The Original Project Team is expanding upon the Healthy Frayser sustainable food project it began two years ago. That initiative came together in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA).
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June 2021
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New home rises on once-blighted site, thanks to neighborhood effort
The Oxford Avenue property, once entirely encompassed (and defined) by a giant tree, is now a symbol of an even larger effort to give Binghampton residents a chance at becoming homeowners one day.
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Frayser CDC wants to capitalize on rising, affordable home values
The Frayser CDC wants to further capitalize on an evolving Frayser housing market with its inaugural homeownership fair, at 3684 N. Watkins Street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26.
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About Town: Film studio can help city reel in movie projects
If it all comes together the undeveloped intersection of Elvis Presley Boulevard and Holmes Road in Whitehaven could be home to the second-largest Black-owned film studio in the U.S. within a few years.
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Senior farmers market to address nutrition gap for elderly
Seniors in the Commodities Supplemental Food Program program receive $40, or eight $5 vouchers, which can be exchanged for fresh produce from approved vendors at farmers markets and community-supported agriculture programs this summer through September.
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