Streetcar ridership hit a peak in 1920, when 25.5 million trips were taken on the city’s three lines. That worked out to nearly 280 rides a year for every resident in the city. The streetcar lines vanished in 1947, but a half a century later, the city is looking to slowly rebuild a rail-based transit […]
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City’s bus system ready to Embark on new chapter
Starting April 28, METRO Transit, the department that oversees the city’s bus system, parking and ferry service, will change its name to Embark. The name change is part of a new marketing strategy, along with changes to enhance local bus service.“The changes we are making to the public transportation system in Oklahoma City are really […]
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Booze clues
Sipping on low-point (3.2 percent) beers while strolling around the city is legit. But festivals have special permits, and you can’t bring your own beer within the zone in which these events are held, although some will offer drinks to buy. As usual, any place (including restaurants and indoor performance venues) selling beverages won’t let […]
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Metro briefs
Sales tax collections dip Oklahoma City’s combined sales tax collections were 5 percent below target for the year in March. “The thing that has had the biggest impact [in declining sales tax] is income levels are down a bit in the metro area,” said Doug Dowler, the city’s budget director. A response with major spending […]
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Mandating the Pledge of Allegiance
After posting this on my social media, it became painfully apparent that fellow Oklahomans had strong opinions regarding this topic. I realize that the Pledge of Allegiance is a true symbol of patriotism, and for good reason. Have we, however, considered the origins of our pledge and why it was originally introduced into our schooling […]
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Clothes or drones?
This is the dilemma Daniel Webster Keogh and his wife, Danielle, allegedly faced. Keogh, the former president of Triton Scientific, a research company contracted by OSU-Multispectral himself Jay Moore is responsible for the Labratories (UML), is facing a potential FBI investigation and a multi-milliondollar lawsuit filed by Oklahoma State University after funds were diverted from […]
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OKG7 Eat: Fish dishes
Gary Dale’s 9201 SE 29th St., Midwest City 733-1616 When it comes to barbecue in Midwest City, usually the first name on the sauce-stained lips of locals is Gary Dale’s. But man cannot live on ribs and brisket alone. Gary Dale’s gets this and, as a respite, sets Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. aside for its […]
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OKG7 let’s do lunch, downtown
Flint 15 N. Robinson Ave. 605-0657 flintokc.com Housed on the ground floor of the historic Colcord Hotel, this eatery offers views of the Myriad Botanical Gardens and patio seating. The whimsical menu includes images demonstrating ways to start a fire because, hey, the place is called Flint. For lunch, start with jalapeño hush puppies or […]
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OKG7 inventive breakfasts
The Wedge Pizzeria 4709 N. Western Ave. thewedgeokc.com 602-3477 For the last two years, The Wedge has offered a grab-and-go breakfast for $5. It’s faster than a drive-thru, and way better. One of the most popular items is the meat horn with pepperoni, sausage and mozzarella cheese, and it’s a favorite nontraditional breakfast. Can you […]
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OKG7 sunny stops
Cafe do Brasil/Bossa Nova at the Top440 N.W. 11thcafedobrazilokc.com525-9779 Even if it’s still warm out, the rooftop terrace, Bossa Nova at the Top, catches all the cool breezes before they flutter down to the rest of the city. Here, you’ll find authentic Brazilian cocktails, delicious snacks and usually a live music performance. Flip’s Wine Bar […]