Oklahoma City Police Department’s (OKCPD) new police chief is a 30-year police veteran. Wade Gourley is the 50th police chief, succeeding former chief Bill Citty, who retired May 2 after 15 years on the job. City manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Gourley at a July 8 press conference. He thanked Ward 7 councilwoman […]
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When Oklahoma City’s downtown and nearby districts began to see economic revival, the city teamed with struggling neighborhoods to revive their areas.
When Oklahoma City’s downtown and nearby districts began to see economic revival, the city teamed with struggling neighborhoods to revive their areas.
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Neighborhood improvement projects could be listed in a 2017 bond proposal
“No one knows more about the neighborhoods than the citizens,” said Kristy Yager, City of Oklahoma City public information director.
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Neighborhoods hold a night of meet-and-greets with neighbors and police officers
Neighbors Night Out includes fun neighborhood events as well as talks with local officials and police.
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Oklahoma City’s measures to reduce number of abandoned buildings prove successful
Local programs help the city reduce maintenance costs and clean up blighted neighborhoods.
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Commentary: A median ordinance protects everyone
Georgie Rasco supports the proposed median ordinance and says it addresses safety concerns for all.
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City shares ways for residents to “Get Connected”
Social media and old-fashioned pavement-pounding work to bring residents closer than ever.
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News Briefs: New OKC school hires, local church honors victims and Bob Barry Jr. remembered
Oklahoma City public schools hire for new positions, OKC church honors victims of Charleston shooting, Bob Barry is mourned, homes receive repairs and OKC Pride was a hit.
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Police hold crime prevention meeting
Oklahoma City police officers offered crime prevention tips and talked about neighborhood design in a recent meeting in south OKC.
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Q&A with Georgie Rasco, executive director of Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma
Georgie Rasco talks with Oklahoma Gazette about the importance of neighborhoods and the work of neighborhood associations.