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Route cuts, low ridership and underfunding hurt Memphis’ public transportation system and the people who rely on it
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Kim Hill grew up in Whitehaven and now leads a $12M development nearby
The 75 townhomes will rent for between $900 and $1,300 per month, Hill said.
AT THE ROOT: A granddaughter’s gratitude
Meagan Jones gives her “Pau Pau” Herschel Gilbreath a celebration of living unapologetically
Blues City Brewery union workers unanimously approve contract
Negotiations lead to consistent wages, as well as the right to investigate complaints on the behalf of workers
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As more renters face eviction, Emergency Rental Assistance flaws persist
Ryan Stittiams Willingham was sitting on a long, wooden bench outside the courtroom, waiting for his landlord’s lawyer and property manager to discuss whether they were willing to give him more time. If they decided to move forward with eviction, he would have 10 days to move his five kids…
