“It becomes an equity issue. We can’t forget that for a very long time there was a large segment of the population that was excluded…
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Caritas to stay closed for summer, restructure, open kitchen to food entrepreneurs
Greater partnership seen as way to safeguard center’s mission and commitment to Binghamton The April 10 pandemic-related closure of Caritas Community Center and Café, which…
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MidtownMemphis.org: We Oppose a ‘Transitional Home Use’ for 1309, 1317 and 1319 Jackson Avenue
MidtownMemphis.org supports Six Midtown neighborhood organizations that stand in opposition of a proposal that “does not conform with Memphis 3.0 recommendations” MidtownMemphis.org is in support…
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Overton Park, Unedited
By Austin McLellan During the past few weeks, Overton Park has changed as drastically as any time in its history. The Park remains as central…
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Do Something Bookish! Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, All Week, with Burke’s Books Online
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY From Burke’s Books: In a normal world, this week would have been a big build-up to one of the best days of…
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Lost Memphis: The Norfleet Home
The home, which stood at the southwest corner of Central and Roland in Central Gardens, was one of the largest and most unique ever constructed…
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VECA: Take a virtual walk along the V&E Greeline
From VECA – Vollintine Evergreen Community Association Since many of our neighbors are staying inside, I put this video together so they can still enjoy…
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Spring Collection: The Dogwoods Are Here
The Mid-South is in full spring bloom, and the mighty dogwoods are out, reaching for the sun and sky, busting for breath and life, outdoors.…
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Dan Spector, Cooper-Young. COVID Claims a True Midtowner
Dan Spector, August 25, 1951 – March 31, 2020 As a writer, when someone passes away, we set aside our own feelings and write only…
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Early History of The “U Club”
At the intersections of Cleveland Street, Central Avenue and Lamar Avenue, just outside of the Central Garden’s official western border, resides a neighborhood anchor and…
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