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Construction Continues Along NW 23rd with New Street Closures, Crosswalk Work
Construction on the NW 23rd streetscape project continues moving through the district this month, with several new traffic impacts and pedestrian updates expected over the coming weeks. According to project officials, Hudson Avenue is anticipated to reopen Tuesday, May 12, bringing some relief to drivers and businesses in the area. Work will also begin May […]
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WovenLife Adult Day Center Reopening
The Adult Day Center at WovenLife has reopened in northeast Oklahoma City after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. To celebrate, the organization will host a Grand Reopening Open House from 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 21 at 701 NE 13th St. Guests can tour the facility, meet staff and learn more about the […]
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Calderón Dance Festival returns
The fifth annual Calderón Dance Festival will bring a full day of movement, music and community to downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, May 16 at Myriad Botanical Gardens. Presented with leadership support from OK Let’s Dance, the free festival celebrates dance culture through live performances, interactive classes and community-centered experiences open to all ages. The […]
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OCCC to Host Free Filmmaking Workshop Featuring Hollywood Industry Pros
Oklahoma City Community College will host A Story Lab for Filmmakers, a free three-day workshop designed for students and aspiring filmmakers interested in hands-on experience and insight from working industry professionals. The workshop will take place May 19-21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on OCCC’s campus, 7777 […]
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OKC HP Commission announces 2026 preservation award winners
The Oklahoma City Historic Preservation Commission revealed its 2026 preservation award winners during a May 5 ceremony at the Oklahoma City Zoo. 2026 award winners: Colcord Award for Leadership in Preservation: The annual awards recognize projects and individuals working to preserve and revitalize Oklahoma City’s historic places. Oklahoma City currently has nine local historic districts, […]
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OKC celebrates Bike Month with rides, resources and community events
Oklahoma City is inviting residents to get on two wheels this May as part of National Bike Month, offering a mix of community rides, educational opportunities and commuter-friendly events. City officials say the monthlong celebration is designed to highlight OKC’s growing network of bike lanes and trails while encouraging riders of all experience levels to […]
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Thunder Mattress Debacle
The Oklahoma City Thunder told Bob Mills Furniture to kindly stop giving away free mattresses tied to the team’s success –– because nothing says brand confusion like sleeping on a playoff run. The promotion, which promised freebies if the Thunder wins it all, apparently crossed a legal line. Now fans must choose: restful sleep or […]
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Tourism Takes a Detour
Former Oklahoma Department of Tourism head Shelley Zumwalt didn’t just ride off into the sunset—she apparently took a parting gift with her. After “retiring” amid a cloud of ethics questions, Zumwalt secured a severance package that’s raising eyebrows across the Capitol. Details remain murky (naturally), but the optics are crystal clear: controversy in, cash out. […]
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Floor Fight Goes Full Soap Opera…
Oklahoma politics took a petty turn when House Speaker Kyle Hilbert fired off a scathing letter to Chuck Hoskin Jr., effectively banning him from the House floor. The dust-up stems from Hoskin’s criticism of state leaders over Medicaid — apparently enough to earn a written smackdown and revoked access. Nothing says “robust public discourse” like […]