The Plaza District is raising money to support retail and restaurant employees whose incomes are directly affected by district wide business closings due to the effects of the Coronavirus. The Plaza Support Fund aims to raise $16,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to workers in the district. The fundraiser will culminate in an […]
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PRESS RELEASE Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City extended to April 30 as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Mayor David Holt has extended the “Shelter in Place” emergency order in Oklahoma City to April 30 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The action has been recommended by the Mayor’s COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Group, and is in line with the extension this week to federal and State of Oklahoma guidelines now in place until […]
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PRESS RELEASE All playgrounds, sport courts closed in Oklahoma City as evidence shows COVID-19 can survive for days on hard surfaces
All playgrounds and sport courts in Oklahoma City have been ordered closed to stop the spread of COVID-19, but reports continue to pour in of parents and children ignoring the closures and even removing signs and barriers. “Closing playgrounds is one of the most painful decisions our City has made during the coronavirus pandemic, but […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma City Council approves $5.5M Small Business Continuity Program for COVID-19 emergency relief
The Oklahoma City Council approved an unprecedented $5.5 million emergency relief program for local small businesses on Tuesday. The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and the City of Oklahoma City built the framework of the proposal, called the Small Business Continuity Program. It’s based on research of what […]
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“OKC Zoo @ Two” schedule for March 30 – April 5 announced
Despite an indefinite closure related to the unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, the Oklahoma City Zoo remains hard at work fulfilling its mission to connect people with the world’s vanishing wildlife! The Zoo’s new digital series, “OKC Zoo @ Two”, is posted daily at 2 p.m. CT and allows viewers to take a safari from […]
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PRESS RELEASE EMBARK announces temporary transit service plan
EMBARK continues to provide service throughout Greater Oklahoma City during the extraordinary challenges threatening the health and well-being of the community. However, effective Sunday, April 5, EMBARK’s schedules will be adjusted to preserve long-term service coverage and protect the safety of customers and employees. EMBARK bus service in Oklahoma City and Norman will be reduced […]
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PRESS RELEASE Attorney General Hunter clarifies governor’s executive order regarding law enforcement action for non-compliance
Attorney General Mike Hunter today released the following information regarding law enforcement action relating to individuals or business owners that do not comply with the governor’s March 24 executive order. “The guidelines in the governor’s executive order call for Oklahomans to act in the best interest of their fellow citizens,” Attorney General Hunter said. “What […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Humane Society raises funds with quirky “Stay at home with your pet” shirts
The Oklahoma Humane Society is raising funds by selling “Stay Home With Your Pet” shirts amidst social distancing practices, which can be purchased at okhumane.org. The Oklahoma Humane Society is open and working to save animals during this time, but needs your help to continue. Support local rescue while practicing safe social distancing and purchase […]
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PRESS RELEASE Hideaway Pizza Launches Home Film Contest
4/2/2020 update: The deadline has been extended to April 15. Need something fun to do? Put your creative juices to work and submit an entry or two in Hideaway’s Inaugural Home Film Festival! Write a script, grab your cell phones, and get filming! Include Hideaway Pizza somehow in your video (we know you’ve got a […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma State Department of Health tips for washing hands
Wash, wash, wash, your hands! Did you know the Journal Environmental Health reported that only 5% of people wash their hands correctly? If you’re feeling a little grossed out by that, we’d like to help by offering some pro tips to get those hands clean, and keep germs away. Use soap. Seems pretty basic, but […]