Cautious 84 Hospitality Group Empire Slice House, Revolución, Burger Punk, Gorō Ramen, Gun Izakaya, Little Market Taking one of the most cautious approaches among operators in Oklahoma City, 84 Hospitality has yet to reopen on-site dining to patrons at any of its locations; it closed all in mid-March. Founder and CEO Rachel Cope recently revealed […]
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For the Oklahoma cannabis industry, the months since the coronavirus pandemic hit the state have been both the best and worst of times. “Frankly, the last three months have been great from a business perspective. It’s reflected in the retail numbers, which have been record-setting. I don’t know that it’s all attributable to the pandemic, […]
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PRESS RELEASE Flu shot more important than ever, experts say
Getting the annual flu shot is always important. But this year, it might be essential. The SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus is surging throughout the state and much of the country, and many health experts are predicting an epidemic-level wave during the fall and winter months, right in the heart of the annual flu season in the U.S. […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center reopened to the public June 2
The Oklahoma Historical Society Research Center reopened to the public on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Its hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Research Center is located inside the Oklahoma History Center at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Due to COVID-19, the Research Center has implemented […]
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PRESS RELEASE Science Museum Oklahoma reopens
Following a historic closure, Science Museum Oklahoma is making plans to reopen its doors on June 1 with comprehensive new safety precautions, ticket processes and changes to the way guests will explore SMO. “Since temporarily closing our doors in March to support community health efforts in containing the spread of COVID-19, our staff have been […]
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Black Lives Matter OKC protest slideshow and call for cleanup
May 31st, Black Lives Matter OKC held a peaceful protest at the Oklahoma State Capitol. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across the country put their lives at risk in many ways and gathered to protest violence against black people after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while in police custody. An […]
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PRESS RELEASE Phased re-opening of Oklahoma City Municipal Court set to begin June 1
Unless public health conditions significantly deteriorate, the phased re-opening of Oklahoma City Municipal Court will begin June 1. “We’ve been planning carefully to minimize the COVID-19 exposure risk for every visitor and employee in our building as we begin our phased re-opening,” said Municipal Court Administrator LaShawn Thompson. “We’ve made changes to our policies and […]
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PRESS RELEASE Inaugural Civics Con will highlight Oklahoma engagement on May 29
Civics Con, a virtual convention about civics, voting and elections, will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., hosted by a collective of Oklahoma-based organizations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this inaugural event will be live-streamed, featuring experts from across the country, discussing the issues facing our local communities […]
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PRESS RELEASE The Human Together Music Festival
Missing live music? Bored at home? Wait no further! The Human Together Music Festival is hosting local, national and international musical artists and bands online for your enjoyment! Oklahoma artists that will be performing: Stephen Salewon, Jenny Labow, Don’t Tell Dena, Kat Lock, Shoulda Been Blonde and Brian Gorrell Jazz Ensemble National artist that will […]
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PRESS RELEASE New proclamation to be issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response; addresses distancing, sanitizing requirements for new phase beginning May 15
Mayor David Holt will sign a new emergency proclamation for Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response that includes required conditions on high-risk activities that are intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This proclamation follows Mayor Holt’s announced intention to largely align this new phase of Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response with the State of Oklahoma’s OURS […]