The house in the 300 block of N.W. 26th is a bungalow, just like the others in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. It’s painted a bright, sky blue with crisp, white trim and has a porch swing hanging out front. Inside, 1920s styled light fixtures, wood trim and large windows complete the two-bedroom home. It doesn’t […]
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Head few hours east to Arkansas’ Eureka Springs for shopping, kayaking
Eureka Springs is a bit of a dichotomy. Nestled deep in the Ozarks of northern Arkansas ” a quaint scene to rival any hamlet the Disney imagineers could create ” the town is a thriving artists’ community, yet is popular with bikers; it is famously GLBT friendly, yet also plays home to a “young Earther” […]
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Head few hours east to Arkansas’ Eureka Springs for shopping, kayaking
Eureka Springs is a bit of a dichotomy. Nestled deep in the Ozarks of northern Arkansas ” a quaint scene to rival any hamlet the Disney imagineers could create ” the town is a thriving artists’ community, yet is popular with bikers; it is famously GLBT friendly, yet also plays home to a “young Earther” […]
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OKC attorney, activist undergoes gender reassignment transformation
Brittany Novotny was born and raised a boy, but from the time she was little, knew she was different. The 29 year old is transgendered, or someone whose internal gender identity doesn’t match the outside. TRANSITION DECISION TRANSWOMAN IN OKLAHOMA TRANSGENDER TERMINOLOGY “The first time I really can recall a moment “¦ there was something […]
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Community gardens grow in popularity around metro
Gardening may be the oldest revolution, but urban community gardening is finally arriving on the scene in Oklahoma. Locals involved in the urban garden movement say the growing popularity is partly due to the economy, but also an increasing desire to be more connected to the path food takes before it ends up on the […]
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Environmental initiative brings together state agencies, private organizations
A new Web site page through the Oklahoma chapter of The Nature Conservancy is linking environmental education opportunities throughout the state. The Conservation Education Initiative connects state-run agencies and private groups to present a searchable database for educators, parents and children. The idea for consolidating environmental education information was planted in 1992 with a bill […]
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Wilson Elementary transitions from struggling inner-city to accomplished arts school
On a recent Tuesday, a small crowd gathered to mark the groundbreaking of MAPS for Kids construction at Wilson Elementary, 2215 N. Walker. It was the culmination of years of work to turn the school into a successful, vibrant core of the surrounding community. CRUCIAL FIRST STEPS CURRICULUM When Beverly Story became principal at Wilson […]
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Kirk Humphreys faces Angela Monson for OKCPS chairman
Two candidates will face each other in a Feb. 10 election to determine the next chair of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. KIRK HUMPHREYS ANGELA MONSON Kirk Humphreys, the former mayor and current chairman, took over the position when Cliff Hudson resigned the post last year. Angela Monson, his opponent, is a […]
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Trio runs for open Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education seat
An election is scheduled for Feb. 10 to fill three positions on the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. Board chairman and District 1 and 2 are the open, four-year positions. SHERRY BARTON CORDELL JORDAN LYN WATSON In District 1, three candidates square off for the seat: Sherry Barton, Cordell Jordan and Lyn Watson. […]
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Getting, keeping soft and supple skin, even in the skin-drying months of winter
Skin: It’s out largest organ, comes in all colors, is popular with psychopaths the world over and needs help in winter. Cold temperatures and driving winds mix with moisture-sapping home heating to equal quite a conundrum for healthy skin in the winter months. It leaves most of us resembling a hybrid of dried-out King Tut […]