IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor The money is steep if his health issues keep popping up, but a breakout season like his could pay off if he holds up through the playoffs. Maya Lindstrom Anaheim made the right call cutting ties to chase other roster pieces with that cap space. Chris Dalton It's inspiring how this farm combines Indigenous wisdom with practical regenerative methods to restore the land without chemicals. Urban Gardens Bloom Across Cities, Empowering CommunitiesLifestyle — Aug 28, 2026Community gardens and urban farms are expanding access to fresh, pesticide-free food and strengthening neighborhoods through education, culture, and collaboration, with examples from Memphis’s Black Seeds Urban Farms, a rooftop-to-meadow transformation in India, a Red Hook garden, and community yard networks in Memphis and Glendale that show how shared spaces become hubs of belonging. The stories highlight how neighbors turn unused land, balconies, and parking lots into productive, beauty-filled spaces through collaboration, social networks, and intergenerational involvement, fostering empowerment and community resilience.
