Breaking the code: FedEx Institute of Technology to host first all-women hackathon
As part of an effort to help increase diversity and representation of women in computer science, a "hackathon" for women is planned for later this week.
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Experts: On 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act, much work remains to be done in Memphis
A panel of experts convened by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis gathered at the National Civil Rights Museum this week to talk about where the fight for affordable housing goes from here.
The Daily Memphian, a nonprofit online publication, to launch in the fall
High Ground News will partner with the new publication to facilitate coverage of Memphis neighborhoods.
The elder’s circle: Reflections on 50 years of Uptown history
Uptown and The Pinch are poised for a major investment in its future, but there’s a risk of losing the detailed histories of its past. We sat down with longtime residents for stories of the Uptown they remember and their thoughts on the Uptown of tomorrow.
Video: The origin story of Downtown’s horse-drawn carriages
Downtown Memphis needed a positive image makeover in the 1970s. So, Jake Schorr reached far into the city's past and launched a horse and carriage company. Decades later, his carriages are a staple on Downtown streets and are loved by tourists and residents.
Neighborhood Christian Centers to expand with Collierville location
Nonprofit Neighborhood Christian Centers, which assisted 53,000 people in need last year, will be opening its eighth area location later this summer. Initially, the center will be housed in St. Patrick Presbyterian Church on New Byhalia Road in Collierville, with a target demographic of helping the poor southeast Shelby County.
Community LIFT grants lead to grassroots neighborhood development
Community cohesion is the focus for Community Lift as it begins the application process for this year’s round of micro-grants for its Empowerment Fund, now in its second year.
Video: Big smiles and a half pipe at Uptown’s annual skateboarding competition
The Greenlaw Community Center in Uptown is the best place for kids to practice their skateboarding skills and engage with their neighbors.
Uptown residents set priorities in $95 million TIF expansion
Memphis’ Community Redevelopment Agency is looking to Uptown for a new approach and a strategic plan that elevates both residents and developers.
$210M South City construction delayed but now underway
Construction is finally underway on the $210 million mixed-use redevelopment project at the former site of Foote Homes, the city’s last public housing community, in South City. Site work is happening now, and vertical construction will get started in the next couple of months.
Experts: On 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act, much work remains to be done in Memphis
A panel of experts convened by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis gathered at the National Civil Rights Museum this week to talk about where the fight for affordable housing goes from here.
The Daily Memphian, a nonprofit online publication, to launch in the fall
High Ground News will partner with the new publication to facilitate coverage of Memphis neighborhoods.
The elder’s circle: Reflections on 50 years of Uptown history
Uptown and The Pinch are poised for a major investment in its future, but there’s a risk of losing the detailed histories of its past. We sat down with longtime residents for stories of the Uptown they remember and their thoughts on the Uptown of tomorrow.
Video: The origin story of Downtown’s horse-drawn carriages
Downtown Memphis needed a positive image makeover in the 1970s. So, Jake Schorr reached far into the city's past and launched a horse and carriage company. Decades later, his carriages are a staple on Downtown streets and are loved by tourists and residents.
Neighborhood Christian Centers to expand with Collierville location
Nonprofit Neighborhood Christian Centers, which assisted 53,000 people in need last year, will be opening its eighth area location later this summer. Initially, the center will be housed in St. Patrick Presbyterian Church on New Byhalia Road in Collierville, with a target demographic of helping the poor southeast Shelby County.
Community LIFT grants lead to grassroots neighborhood development
Community cohesion is the focus for Community Lift as it begins the application process for this year’s round of micro-grants for its Empowerment Fund, now in its second year.
Video: Big smiles and a half pipe at Uptown’s annual skateboarding competition
The Greenlaw Community Center in Uptown is the best place for kids to practice their skateboarding skills and engage with their neighbors.
Uptown residents set priorities in $95 million TIF expansion
Memphis’ Community Redevelopment Agency is looking to Uptown for a new approach and a strategic plan that elevates both residents and developers.
$210M South City construction delayed but now underway
Construction is finally underway on the $210 million mixed-use redevelopment project at the former site of Foote Homes, the city’s last public housing community, in South City. Site work is happening now, and vertical construction will get started in the next couple of months.
