With most statewide restrictions in Oklahoma expiring on April 30 and many local municipalities already following suit, Mayor David Holt announced Friday that Oklahoma City’s “Shelter in Place” order will also expire April 30 and be replaced May 1 with new requirements. Public health data shows Oklahoma City is reaching criteria defined by the White […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKC free landfill day postponed
The Utilities Department is postponing Oklahoma City’s free landfill day scheduled for Saturday, May 2, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Utilities will consider a new date once restrictions have eased. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, solid waste facilities across the U.S. have changed operations for resident and employee safety. Earlier in April, […]
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PRESS RELEASE Statement from Mayor Holt: personal care services in OKC must remain closed at least through April 30
Mayor Bynum and I, as well as the Oklahoma Municipal League, have been in constant communication with the Governor this last week as he has developed a statewide vision for a new phase in pandemic response. We are very appreciative for that line of communication with the Governor. As was announced three weeks ago, and […]
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PRESS RELEASE Lyric Theatre outlines future production schedule as a result of ongoing health climate
For more than 56 years, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s mission has been constant: to create theatre that thrills and enriches peoples’ lives. We’ve embraced the very best of theatre tradition since the beginning and are proud of the world-class productions we create for the people of Oklahoma. Since 1963, we’ve staged more than 300 productions, […]
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PRESS RELEASE Blood Can’t Wait. Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood 4/19/2020
Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now more than ever. Oklahoma Blood Institute will host a […]
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PRESS RELEASE Deadline to clear your warrants at a reduced cost for overdue Oklahoma City tickets extended to Dec. 31
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline has been extended to Dec. 31 for the Oklahoma City Municipal Court’s penalty reduction program to clear years-old warrants at a reduced cost. Anyone with a warrant for an unpaid ticket for a class “a” offense dated before July 1, 2017, can participate in the program, which reduces […]
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PRESS RELEASE Plaza District announces Plaza Support Fund and live stream event
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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“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 LifeSquire launches virtual babysitting to support parents working from home
LifeSquire, Oklahoma’s assistant resource, announces the launch of its virtual babysitting service to support parents through Coronavirus shutdowns. When parents use this service, one of our personal assistants will use FaceTime, Skype, or another video chat service with your children to play games, read them a story, help them with homework, and more. “All businesses […]
