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Food security

What are you having for dinner tonight? In Oklahoma City’s thriving restaurant scene, the hardest part of answering that question can be picking where to go. But for nearly 1 in 5 Oklahomans, planning their next meal can be a stressful endeavor. Oklahoma is one of the hungriest states in the country, with 18.4 percent […]

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Home advantage

When Mayor David Holt revealed conceptual renderings of Oklahoma City’s new arena July 16, it quickly became apparent the building was designed not only to meet the needs of the Oklahoma City Thunder and its fans, but major touring acts, too. If you’re a live music fan, you likely know the frustration of your favorite […]

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Construction zones

As the city of Oklahoma City moves the needle on many of the $1.1 billion in MAPS 4 projects this summer, it’s also preparing a $2.7 billion bond package for infrastructure maintenance, expected to be on a special election ballot this fall. There are some similarities between the two. Both MAPS 4 and the general […]

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Political pulse

If you didn’t already know, you’d probably never guess that our very red state is home to a left-leaning podcast that has surged in popularity during Donald Trump’s second term as president. Co-hosts Angie Sullivan and Jennifer Welch launched the I’ve Had It podcast in 2022 as a place to humorously vent about their petty […]

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Remaking Swan Lake

It’s only fitting that Oklahoma City Ballet will present Swan Lake around Valentine’s Day. The popular classic ballet is also one of the most romantic, with star-crossed lovers who must break a sorcerer’s spell to be together. The story inspired by old fairy tales has enough magic and shapeshifting that, were it a novel, it […]

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