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    Calkins: The best dog in Memphis is gone. She wouldn’t want you to be sad.

    Why is it so hard to say goodbye to our dogs? I asked Scott Morris, who is still saddened by the recent loss of Sidney, the best dog ever. He says the secret is love.

    By Geoff Calkins June 02, 2022
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    Calkins: Happy ‘Mr. Bruce Day’ for those who celebrate. (Maybe all of us should.)

    It was “Mr. Bruce Day” at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Friday. And if you don’t know what that means, let me tell you. Because we all could use it today. 

    By Geoff Calkins May 27, 2022
  • Midtown

    Cooper-Young tips a hat to gardens

    The Cooper-Young Garden Walk returned this past weekend for the seventh year. Visitors had a chance to drop into more than 100 gardens in the eclectic Midtown neighborhood. Some of the gardens included peeks at artist studios, chicken coops, beehives, composters and more. This year’s Garden Walk theme was hats.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 23, 2022
  • Food News

    Another ‘Flame’ opens in Memphis and be warned, it’s hot

    “We only serve spicy,” said Flame MaLaTang manager William Weng of the new pop-up in the Viet Hoa Food Market at 40 N. Cleveland St.

    By Jordan Arellano May 21, 2022
  • Downtown

    Groove On-Demand Downtown ride share service gains popularity

    Ridership is booming at Groove On-Demand, which serves about 1,500 passengers a month with shuttle rides throughout Downtown and the Medical District. 

    By Rob Moore May 16, 2022
  • Real Estate

    Parkview Apartments renovation gets the go ahead from the LUCB

    On Thursday, May 12, the Land Use Control Board approved plans for the Parkview Apartments to shift from a senior living residence to apartments. 

    By Neil Strebig May 12, 2022
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    Parkview residents speak out about being forced to move

    “It’s so sad, because there were people there that had very severe handicaps,” said one former resident. “It was very difficult for them. They were almost homeless. And they were able to somehow gather the money to pay to move.” 

    By Julia Baker April 29, 2022
  • Education

    CBU names new president

    The university’s board of trustees announced Tuesday that the interim president will transition to the position permanently. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 26, 2022
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    Tight on dorm space, Rhodes College is seeking alternatives

    Weather and supply chain issues slow progress on new dorm, forcing Rhodes to nix requirement at last minute that all juniors live on campus.

    By Jane Roberts April 26, 2022
  • Midtown

    Deli on the Square owner takes the wheel with new Midtown location

    Deli Midtown opened last week at 1906 Madison Ave., offering breakfast tacos, soups and Deli on the Square’s famous array of specialty grilled cheese sandwiches.

    By Christin Yates April 22, 2022
  • Music

    Overton Park Shell announces acts for summer, fall concert series

    The free summer series will kick off with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Sunset Symphony on Sunday, May 29.

    By Jasmine McCraven April 22, 2022
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    I’ll have what she’s having: The story behind Memphis Whistle, its drinks and its owners

    What began as a pandemic-era, cocktails-to-go service has evolved into a cozy lounge in a century-old bungalow in Cooper-Young. 

    By Peggy Burch April 22, 2022
  • Visual Arts

    Brooks Museum begins ‘crucial endeavor’ for Black art, curators

    Under the museum’s $5 million Blackmon-Perry Fellowship, aspiring curators of color will have the opportunity to create their own exhibits and acquire art from all over the world. 

    By Jasmine McCraven April 22, 2022
  • Performing Arts

    Curtains up on a new normal at Playhouse

    After shutting down its regular theater program in March 2020, Playhouse on the Square reopened last summer at only 32% audience capacity. Last month, it went back to 100%.

    By Jordan Arellano April 22, 2022
  • Food

    New Eats: CCC pop-up offers ‘refined gas-station food’

    Black Sheep Catering is putting on the pop-up at 409 S. Main St., where C-themed foods range from chicken, cheeseburgers and corn dogs to champagne and caviar. 

    By Chris Herrington April 22, 2022
  • Health Care

    Justice Department intervenes in lawsuit against Methodist Healthcare

    The 2017 lawsuit claims Methodist and West Cancer Center knowingly defrauded federal and state health care programs.

    By Christin Yates April 22, 2022
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    Creating a neighborhood: The Edge District

    Development Services Group shares updates on The Ravine project, Memphis Made Brewing Co. and conditional plans for Rise 2. 

    By Neil Strebig May 05, 2022
  • Downtown

    Testing underway for Madison Ave. trolley service

    Trolley service on Madison has been suspended since 2014, following two fires on two separate cars within six months of each other. 

    By Rob Moore March 28, 2022
  • Midtown

    Cooper-Young Porchfest returns, offering music from metal to bluegrass

    The porch festival returns, offering an unconventional way to enjoy a wide range of music, including metal, bluegrass, Americana and country. 

    By Julia Baker March 10, 2022
  • Education

    Grace-St. Luke’s selects next head of school

    Andy Surber will take the post July 1, succeeding Thor Kvande, who held the head of school position for 10 years. Kvande announced last year he will leave in 2022 to pursue new career opportunities.

    By Daja E. Henry January 28, 2022
  • Midtown

    ‘Santa’s Workshop’ gives Binghampton kids, their families gift of the holidays

    During a “high-pressure season,” the Binghampton Development Corporation’s annual “Greatest Gift” Christmas store offers families toys at heavily discounted prices. 

    By Julia Baker December 14, 2021
  • North Memphis

    Binghampton’s Business Hub boosts job skills, recycling

    ‘We can launch 30 graduates a year, possibly 40 a year, into industries and living-wage careers,” said Noah Gray, executive director of Binghampton Development Corp. 

    By Julia Baker December 09, 2021
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis sons of immigrants, refugees win state soccer cup

    Team of teens from Memphis neighborhoods counter “pay-to-play” youth sports machine with Play Where You Stay.

    By David Waters December 03, 2021
  • Premium North Memphis

    Officials near final plans for Summer Avenue improvements

    Summer Avenue may soon receive some much-needed improvements between East Parkway and I-240 to become a “complete street” that is safer for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

    By Julia Baker December 01, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Hit & ruin: Vandalism destroys art honoring dead pedestrians, cyclists

    The 69 symbolic figures represented the record number of walkers and bikers who were killed on Memphis streets last year.

    By Tom Bailey November 29, 2021

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