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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Paseo’s First Friday art walk goes virtual
Artists in The Paseo Arts District haven’t given up on First Friday just because COVID-19 has forced us all to stay home and avoid contagion. Little D Gallery owner Denise Duong and artist and builder Gabriel Friedman’s Just in Quarantime: A Group Art Show Live Stream show features T.O. Bowman on display for the first […]
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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 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 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 […]
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OKC Animal Welfare reduces adoption fees
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare announced today that it is temporarily lowering adoption fees to reduce shelter overcrowding. “Everything is moving quickly, as we all know, so we will alert everyone if we have to make more changes,” said OKC Animal Welfare Superintendent Jon Gary in a press release sent by the city. “We will be […]