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City and County announce new grant for community-based projects
January 22
The City of Memphis and Shelby County have announced the New Century of Soul Challenge grant. The goal of the matching grant is to provide financial support for community-based projects that foster civic pride, and improve neighborhood vitality.
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Weekly Update: All about potholes
January 18Jim Strickland
We’re not here to simply observe them, though. We’re here to act, and we do that in two ways.
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Warming center to open Saturday
January 17
The warming center at 4376 Horn Lake Road will open Saturday, January 19 at 9 p.m. and will remain open until Monday, January 21 at 7 a.m.
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MovieMaker Magazine picks Memphis as top movie city
January 16
For the sixth year straight, Memphis has made MovieMaker Magazine’s “Top 20 List of Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.”
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City Hall safety precaution
January 15Dan Springer
We have a little house cleaning to tell you about—You may have noticed fencing has been placed around the nearly 55-year-old City Hall. This is a safety precaution.
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Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program public notice
January 15
The FMA Grant Program was created as part of the National Flood Insurance Reform Act (NFIRA) of 1994 with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims under the NFIP.
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program public notice
January 15
On November 9, 2016, a Fire Management Assistance Declaration was issued by President Barack Obama following wildfires that occurred between November 5, 2016, and December 3, 2016.
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Service changes, closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 15Leah Kraus
City of Memphis offices will be closed Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Weekly Update: How we've improved public safety staffing
January 11Jim Strickland
In short, we have improved the pay, benefits, and promotional process, and we will continue to do so. Like so many challenges we face, our work is not over.
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Part of Mississippi Boulevard to close for sewer work
January 9
Beginning Thursday, January 10, at 9 a.m. and lasting about three weeks, Mississippi Boulevard between Danny Thomas Boulevard and Lauderdale Street will be closed to through traffic for sewer work.
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Tire Redemption Program returns this week
January 7
The City and County Tire Redemption Program returns this week. The program is aimed at reducing community blight associated with the illegal dumping of tires.
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Engineering to host TIPS meeting
January 7
A public meeting will be held Wednesday, January 9, to help with the process of preparing project submissions for the 2020 – 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
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Weekly Update: The power of Memphis' faith community
January 4Jim Strickland
As we turned the page from 2018 to 2019 this week, our annual prayer breakfast reminded me of the power of the faith community in our city.
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Union Avenue Complete Streets Meeting to be held Tuesday
January 2
The City is embarking on a project that will enhance and improve bike and pedestrian facilities along Union Avenue. This initial project will focus on the segment from Marshall Avenue to Manassas Street.
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Service changes, closures for New Year’s Day
December 27Leah Kraus
City of Memphis offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Solid waste pickup will not run Tuesday.
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Local children receive Christmas gifts early
December 21Leah Kraus
Christmas came early for dozens of kids this year. On Friday, they received presents collected earlier this month from the Tiger Toy Drive.
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Weekly Update: A look back at 2018
December 21Jim Strickland
As we approach the end of my third year as mayor, I wanted to pause to just make sure you know about the things we’ve done this year to further our community’s collective quest for a better Memphis.
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Memphis 3.0 comprehensive plan draft released
December 19Dan Springer
The people of Memphis have spoken on how they want their city to look in the future. After two years, nearly 200 public meetings and events, and engagement of over 15,000 residents, the City of Memphis has released a public draft of the Memphis 3.0 comprehensive plan.
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Service changes, closures for Christmas
December 19Leah Kraus
City of Memphis offices will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas.
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