A remarkable comic book collection assembled over a lifetime by late Oklahoma City attorney Eric J. Groves is headed to auction this month. Groves, who died last July at 82, was widely known for his civic leadership, preservation efforts and support of the arts. Less publicly — though no less passionately — he was a […]
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House of ideas
2020 saw a loss of jobs, of homes, of community, and for many even the loss of access to their own art and creativity. Amy Young, owner and founder of art school and community center SixTwelve in the Paseo, nearly lost all of those things and more. “I had to choose between selling my house […]
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Homecoming
When Courtney Patton played The Blue Door on March 8, 2020, no one knew it was going to be the last show there for nearly 2 1/2 years. Greg Johnson has owned and operated the beloved venue for the last 29 years. He spent the downtime upgrading what may be the premier acoustic listening room […]
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Fall Guide: Hey, Let’s go ride!
There are few ways to get closer to a city than with a bike ride. For over four years, Ride OKC has illuminated a different, deeper side of the metro through their tours. Focusing on history, architecture, and local businesses, Ride OKC is committed to providing a communal experience rather than the rigid, congested tours […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma City’s Independence Day holiday schedule
The Independence Day holiday schedule for City of OKC services is below: Friday, July 3 City offices closed. No change to trash, recycling or bulky waste pickup. Remember: No bagged trash pickup for bulky waste or regular trash service (except bags inside Big Blue carts). Call (405) 297-2833 if you need an extra trash cart. […]
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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 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 […]
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Mayor David Holt announces modifications to proclamation of state of emergency
In an effort to limit social interactions and the spread of COVID-19, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced Tuesday at a news conference at Oklahoma City-County Health Department that bars, gyms and exercise facilities, theaters, and mall food courts as well as Remington Park’s gaming area must close from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday through April 12. […]
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Oklahoma City in state of emergency
March 15, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced that he expects to sign a proclamation of a state of emergency for the city today due to COVID-19. “Limiting close personal contact is our only real tool of mitigation, and on the advice of public health officials, and with the confirmation of local spread, we feel […]
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MAPS board
Ward 2 councilwoman JoBeth Hamon sought to amend the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board’s name in an attempt to be more inclusive. Hamon’s amendment would have changed the word “citizen” to “resident” wherever it would be legal to do so. But before any discussion even took place, a motion was made to pass the item […]