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Public Input Study Proposes Skate Park, Carousel, and Aquarium for River Parknew
Nearly half the respondents of a new public survey about Memphis' Mud Island think there aren't enough events or interesting things to do at the Mud Island River Park. But the idea for Mud Island that drew the most support — from the public, at least — is a skate park.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
05-15-2009 |
Housing & Development
Local Initiative Strives to Define, Grow Green Jobs in Memphisnew
Last week, Green Jobs Initiative of the Mid-South, a program funded by BioDimensions to grow green jobs in Memphis, held two meetings to discuss what a green job should look like.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
01-23-2009 |
Economy
The National Civil Rights Museum Plans $10-$15 Million Renovationnew
With the renovation, the museum hopes to make its exhibits more accessible and more interactive.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
11-21-2008 |
Culture
Gas Crisis Hits the Memphis Area Transit Authority Like a Runaway Busnew
For most Memphis motorists coping with $4-a-gallon gas, mass transit is unfortunately not really an option. Now a near-doubling of the price of diesel will likely bring higher fares and reduced services at a time when MATA already is criticized for a lackluster effort to boost its efficiency and ridership.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston and Mary Cashiola |
06-27-2008 |
Transportation
New Blue Laws Hit Memphis Beer Salesnew
When they say Memphis is the Home of the Blues, they're not talking about blue laws, but maybe they should be. The City Council voted last week to prohibit beer sales for off-premise consumption within 500 feet of churches, schools, and most residential areas.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
11-16-2007 |
Food+Drink
Sharing the Roadnew
Memphis activists push for "complete streets" that are friendly to pedestrians, bicycles and the environment.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
08-31-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Memphis to Take on Graffiti?new
The City Council's public safety and homeland security committee continue to talk about a proposed graffiti ordinance based on a strict New York City anti-graffiti law.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
08-27-2007 |
Art
Tags: graffiti, visual arts
The War at Homenew
A Memphis couple's divorce case involves allegations of financing terrorism, a federal lawsuit against a local judge, right-wing talk shows, and a nationally known attorney with a questionable agenda.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
05-11-2007 |
Culture
Al's Army: Coming to a Church Near Younew
The former presidential candidate has trained more than 1,000 volunteers to present his slideshow on global warming, made famous by the documentary An Inconvenient Truth.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
03-08-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Keeping the Faithnew
A Memphis group arises from a failing National Conference for Community and Justice to deal with diversity issues.
The Memphis Flyer |
Mary Cashiola |
05-19-2006 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
