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Proud Memphians Respond to Forbes Ranking
By MemphisConnect on March 10, 2010 | 1 Comment
Forbes recently ranked Memphis the 3rd-most-miserable city in the country, and our community was quick to respond in opposition. Memphis Mayor AC Wharton published an open letter to Mr. Steve Forbes ... -
I’m Trying, Really I Am…
By Sara Brock on March 2, 2010 | 7 Comments
By means of Forbes’ algorithm involving sales tax, weather, unemployment, commute times, and crime, I’ve recently learned that I’m supposed to be miserable in Memphis. I didn’t know that. So... -
MPACT Memphis Cares and Shares
By Penelope McDowell on December 14, 2009 | 2 Comments
The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis says it best when they describe themselves as, “Not just a house but a home filled with love, faith and hope.” This “home-away-from home” ... -
The Enchanted Forest
By Amanda Mauck on November 23, 2009 | 1 Comment
Looking for a holiday outing for your kids? I suggest a trip to the Pink Palace for the Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees. On Saturday, Santa opened the festival by flying in in style - via helico... -
Memphis HOPE Going Green
By Shante Avant on September 1, 2009 | No Comments
Memphis HOPE kids are “Going Green” this summer through the Technology & Community Youth Employment Program by using the latest technology and software to produce an advertising campai... -
Brooks Museum of ArtBy MemphisConnect on July 7, 2009 | No Comments
Did you know? The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts museum in the state of Tennessee and houses an outstanding collection of art dating from antiquity to the present. In 1913, Bessi...
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WDIA Radio Leads the WayBy MemphisConnect on April 23, 2009 | No Comments
WDIA as seen on Union Avenue in 2009 Did you know: Memphis is home of the first African-American-formatted radio station in the Country–WDIA–and the First Afirican-American-owned radio st...
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Shelby Farms is a Huge Deal!By MemphisConnect on March 25, 2009 | 4 Comments
Did you know? Memphis’ 4,500-acre Shelby Farms Park is the largest urban park in the United States. It’s five times larger than Central Park in NYC. Image of Shelby Farms by Amie Vanderf...
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