While traditional retail appears to be on a decline in some markets, Oklahoma is seeing various new retailers throughout the metro. About a dozen new-to-market stores have opened recently, and more are coming soon. Tammy Fate, senior manager of retail development and recruitment for Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, said the metro’s growing population, which is […]
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Halloween Guide: Haunted haunts
From Edmond down to Norman, the metro area is full of opportunities to simultaneously get into the spooky holiday spirit and learn some history during various ghost tours. Author Jeff Provine has been helping lead ghost tours around Norman for a decade, but as his historical expertise has expanded after writing four books for Haunted […]
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OKG7 pizza places
2 Brothers210 W. Highway 66, Arcadia396-2288 2 Brothers is a destination for good pizza on historic Route 66, right across from the famous Round Barn in Arcadia. The cozy restaurant offers friendly service. Star’s Pizza Cafe & Grill2124 NW 39th St.601-4040 Look to Star’s for all your late-night munchies. Try its gourmet pizzas, spaghetti, sandwiches […]
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Happy campers
“A herd of longhorns was walking through our campground,” said the Oklahoma City woman. “They were loud. But that’s another reason why I love the Wichita Mountain Refuge — there’s so much wildlife down there.” Getting into a tent means getting close to nature, and in Oklahoma, that natural night out is closer than you […]