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    City to spend nearly $3M renovating Midtown park

    City officials are redoing the tennis courts and adding a new pavilion to Glenview Park, part of a renovation package that promises an enhanced experience for visitors that’s served the neighborhood for more than 75 years.

    By Jody Callahan November 10, 2024
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    Children’s Museum plans expansion to inspire a love of learning

    The museum team plans on transforming one event space into a STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics — exhibition and creating a cityscape in another section. Eventually, leadership has plans for more outdoor spaces.

    By Julia Baker November 10, 2024
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    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    Memphis police arrest suspect after argument leads to death of Memphis musician Blake Rhea, who plays bass in the band Southern Avenue.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2024
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    Don’t call it a comeback: Pink Palace reverts to original name

    The 2021 decision to rebrand to the Memphis Museums of Science & History was met with some blowback from longtime citizens. Now, Memphis Museums Inc. leaders are trying to manage confusion about its brand and locations.

    By Julia Baker November 11, 2024
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    Liberty Park tourism zone collected zero dollars last year

    The district’s growth is intended to pay off the Memphis Sports and Event Center’s $100 million debt.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 31, 2024
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    Photo gallery: Ja Morant’s block party

    Ja Morant and Nike hosted a Memphis basketball showcase and community block party called “The Get Up” Sunday at Snowden School in Midtown. Photographer Brad Vest was on hand to capture pictures.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 27, 2024
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    $10 Deal: Cafe Eclectic’s perfectly cooked sunny-side up eggs in Midtown Memphis

    Joshua Carlucci says that Cafe Eclectic is one of the places that can cook a sunny-side up egg without fail.

    By Joshua Carlucci October 25, 2024
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    Residents move into Cooper-Young recovery home without city’s OK

    People in addiction recovery started moving into a controversial house in Cooper-Young this week, after city officials previously said the use as a recovery home violated zoning ordinances.

    By Jody Callahan October 23, 2024
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    Memphians will walk ‘Out of the Darkness’ for suicide prevention

    “This year we want people to join us in walking to create a world without suicide,” said Robert Gebbia, CEO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

    By Aisling Mäki October 17, 2024
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    Blu Tiger Games joins Cooper-Young’s ‘Collectors Row’

    A new video game store joins the existing stretch of businesses just east of the intersection of Cooper & Young, which includes 901 Toys, 901 Comics and Goner Records. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 13, 2024
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    What to Order: Try the baba ghanouj, kabob at La Roche

    The little house on Cooper Street has reincarnated yet again, this time as La Roche, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant.

    By Holly Whitfield October 10, 2024
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    Barksdale restaurant bought by Bain Barbecue owners

    The name will change from Bob’s Barksdale to Barksdale’s, but the spirit of Bob Henry will remain. 

    By Jody Callahan September 26, 2024
  • Real Estate

    ‘Last missing piece’ of Edge District gets funding

    The former Murdock Printing building at 430 Monroe Ave. is one of four projects tapped for local grants. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 19, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Railgarten shooting suspect back in custody

    Alleged Railgarten shooter is back behind bars after a previous bail decision was reversed.

    By Julia Baker September 16, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Here’s how one Memphis museum is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

    Children’s Museum of Memphis is hosting Hispanic Heritage Month events for the third year and going “a lot bigger.” The celebration runs each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

    By Stevie Paige September 16, 2024
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    Community fridges an oasis in Memphis food deserts

    What started as an effort to combat food insecurity in Memphis has evolved into a community of people looking out for one another.

    By Jane Roberts September 15, 2024
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    Cooper-Young festivalgoers come out rain or shine

    For a typical Cooper-Young Festival, organizers anticipate crowds of 125,000 or more with more than 400 vendors. For the 35th annual event this year, the threat of rain and perhaps football depressed early attendance.

    By Jody Callahan September 14, 2024
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    Everything’s coming up Swamp Bar

    Swamp Bar opened in December 2023, replacing the tapas joint Panta. At the time, Derk Meitzler said it would be a pop-up concept focused on Creole fusion food and cocktails. Today, it’s a popular late-night spot.

    By Holly Whitfield September 14, 2024
  • Real Estate

    Former Downtown dollar store reno to include office space

    Plus, more apartments are proposed for the Crosstown area.

    By Sophia Surrett September 12, 2024
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    A century later, Memphis honors Miss Lee and her school

    During a 100-minute picnic at 1760 Peabody Ave., Memphians remembered Eva Lee and her school, where manners, art and music were part of growing up.

    By Jane Roberts September 08, 2024
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    How much does it cost to live in Cooper-Young and other Memphis neighborhoods?

    From restaurants to schools and architecture, Memphis has a variety of perks to offer renters looking for a place to stay. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 02, 2024
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    Memphis rent market finding balance after COVID hike

    With a growing interest in renting and more units popping up across the city, Memphis’ rental market is a lesson in supply and demand. 

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    How much does it cost to live in Cooper-Young and other Memphis neighborhoods?

    By Jane Roberts September 03, 2024
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    What’s one more Whataburger?

    A proposed Whataburger in Midtown has sparked controversy because of its drive-thru. If the restaurant is built, it will join 12 existing fast-food chains within a 1-mile radius.

    By Stevie Paige September 02, 2024
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    Optometry students from across the US, Canada have eyes on Memphis

    On 901 Day, here’s a look at Southern College of Optometry’s success at selling Memphis. This year’s freshman class includes alumni of 91 colleges and universities, who hail from 35 states. 

    By Aisling Mäki September 01, 2024
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    Iconic Overton Park landmark starts major renovation

    A midcentury building in Midtown is undergoing a transformation to become the new gallery and studio space for one Memphis museum. 

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2024

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