Off and on for the last 11 years, Curbside Chronicle vendor Cathy Conner was homeless. Now, she and her family are on the verge of moving into a house — her first home with running water in over a year. To make the move, Conner will receive rental assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing […]
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PRESS RELEASE New proclamation issued in Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response; addresses distancing, sanitizing requirements for new phase beginning May 1
Mayor David Holt signed 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 announcement last Friday that he will largely align this new phase of Oklahoma City’s COVID-19 response with the State of […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Beer Alliance shares COVID-19 alcohol updates
In response to changes necessitated by the coronavirus in Oklahoma, many brewers, restaurants, wineries and liquor stores have had to adapt to a new normal — social distancing — leaving many establishments closed and searching for new ways to reach consumers. Fortunately, Oklahoma agencies and leadership have responded quickly, providing new orders for online, delivery […]
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PRESS RELEASE ‘Shelter in Place’ order in Oklahoma City to expire April 30, new requirements take effect May 1
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 deadCenter Expands Access and Extends Dates for 2020 Festival
The deadCenter Film Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary from June 11-21, with an extended 10-day schedule, half-price passes and more movies and panels than ever before. Eddie, the definitive documentary about OSU coaching legend Eddie Sutton, leads the slate of 140 films from around the world and across Oklahoma that will premiere during the […]
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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 […]