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    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
  • Neighborhoods

    North Memphis residents to receive job training opportunities

    Memphis Medical District Collaborative partners with Whole Child Strategies to bring information about training and hiring opportunities to residents. 

    By Julia Baker December 08, 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
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    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
  • Neighborhoods

    Immigrant families receive free Thanksgiving dinner

    Su Casa gave boxes of turkey, produce and canned goods to families who attend the ministry’s adult English classes and bilingual preschool programs in Berclair. 

    By Julia Baker November 25, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Rapper Jucee Froot helps give out turkeys in North Memphis

    About 350 Thanksgiving birds were distributed Saturday at the event on North Hollywood Street. A day earlier, turkeys were given out in South Memphis, where slain rapper Young Dolph had planned to participate.

    By Frida Qi November 20, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Klondike-Smokey City to get fall cleaning

    The organization will enlist the help from volunteers in the community and from four partner organizations to give the neighborhood a good fall cleaning. 

    By Julia Baker November 19, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Groundbreaking paves way for Kennedy Park improvements

    The 330-acre park will add soccer fields, security lights and additional parking, and it will connect nearby neighborhoods to the Wolf River Greenway as part of a revamped plan. 

    By Julia Baker November 05, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    About Town: Frayser park set to undergo a transformation

    Rodney Baber Park on James Road was permanently altered after the 2011 floods that ravaged Shelby County. A once vibrant park now waits for the necessary adjustments to make comparable or better than its previous version.

    By Omer Yusuf October 28, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Rodney Baber Park renovations bring excitement to community

    Neighbors and sports fans who previously appreciated the park for its baseball and softball fields have more to anticipate once construction on the project is completed.

    By Omer Yusuf October 22, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Groups hosting town hall about MATA changes

    Three organizations against the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s recent service changes are holding a town hall meeting Friday, Oct. 15, in Boxtown.

    By Omer Yusuf October 14, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Watch: Merger aims to bridge gap in affordable housing

    The leaders of the two housing and community groups talked on “Behind The Headlines” about a larger scope and plan for affordable housing in a city that needs about 40,000 new units of the housing.

    By Bill Dries October 14, 2021
  • North Memphis

    Nonprofit leader wins community award for North Memphis work

    Whole Child Strategies is a Memphis-based nonprofit utilizing a holistic approach to improve educational outcomes in impoverished communities. Currently, the nonprofit is focused in on Klondike and Smokey City neighborhoods.

    By Omer Yusuf October 07, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    More MATA service changes coming this fall

    More than 20 routes will be impacted by MATA’s new slate of changes. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 04, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    About Town: The threat of bus route cuts in Memphis neighborhoods

    Memphis Area Transit Authority bus riders in several neighborhoods could see some significant changes to their commute if the transit agency’s new proposal is implemented later this fall.

    By Omer Yusuf September 24, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    MATA considering route cuts to four communities this fall

    Proposals to eliminate the routes have raised concerns for two bus service advocate groups. They believe the changes may further erode distrust between bus riders and MATA leaders.

    By Omer Yusuf September 23, 2021
  • Subscribers only Neighborhoods

    What Binghampton’s Save A Lot experiment taught us about food deserts

    Neighborhood residents in North and South Memphis have endured the loss of grocers in recent years, leaving them with a yet another challenge to endure. 

    By Omer Yusuf September 22, 2021
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    A mosque grows in North Memphis

    “This is where the poor are. This is where the Prophet would be. So this is where we need to be.” 

    By David Waters September 13, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    Southwest hopes to turn around Frayser campus

    One of Southwest’s biggest challenges in future years is increasing enrollment at its Gill Center. There are only 17 students taking classes at the Frayser campus.

    By Omer Yusuf September 09, 2021
  • North Memphis

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 17, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 13, 2021
  • North Memphis

    City Council Scorecard: Crushing the Raleigh car lot

    A proposed used-car lot in Raleigh has become symbolic of a much larger change in the council’s consideration of what development goes where and under what conditions.

    By Bill Dries August 11, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 10, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    ‘I teared up when I saw someone share this on Facebook’

    A drive-thru backpack giveaway at Raleigh Springs Civic Center helps Shelby County Schools students prepare for the start of classes Monday.

    By Rob Moore August 07, 2021
  • Neighborhoods

    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.

    By Omer Yusuf August 05, 2021

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