A Republic Parking System (RPS) employee stole over $400,000 from Oklahoma City’s transportation department.
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OKC district sees improvement in third-grade reading scores
Oklahoma City Public Schools appeared to cut its third-grade retention rate in half this year.
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Lewis named Plaza District director
Cayla Lewis is the new executive director of the Plaza District.
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PODCAST: Capital City from Livable Streets Summit
This week’s Capital City podcast features Allison and Ben at the Livable Streets Summit in OKC and includes some breaking urban news.
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10 ways OKC can help build more livable streets
As our city grows, finding easy and safe ways for residents to cycle to work and with families is paramount.
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High school classes teach youth bicycle repair in partnership Spokies
Earlier this year, Emerson High School launched a bicycle repair class that gave students an opportunity to work four hours each week on bikes while earning credit for a character education course.
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Family-friendly cycling group is about more than just riding
Kidical Mass teaches riders and community about safety and health.
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State’s first black senator honored 50 years after election
Melvin Porter was elected as the state’s first African-American senator in 1965 and was honored Wednesday in the chamber he served in for 22 years.
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Cover story: Livable Streets Summit takes back the streets for cyclists
“Biking and walking inherently humanize the transportation experience, leading us to humanize those we did not previously understand.”
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News briefs: Givitt, Mayor’s Development Roundtable and more
Charity shopping Supporting local makers of handcrafted products while also assisting area-based charities is the mission of Givitt, an online store. “We started by putting together a network of local artists, makers and brands and putting their products on our site,” said Tristan Torres, a co-founder of Givitt, which launched last November. “We then give […]