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Downtown Lawrence microgrocery store Jody’s Market set to close
Jody’s Market, the downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, will close Friday.
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New Lawrence birth, family center opening to the public
Parents have already taken home four healthy babies delivered at a new Lawrence birth center, Certified Nurse-Midwife Jodie Mayfield said. The center will host a family opening event for the community to stop by and take a peek.
Social sports venue, energy drink drive-thru coming to KU’s west campus
A social sports and entertainment venue and an energy drink drive-thru restaurant will be the newest additions to The Crossing at KU.
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Plans advance to convert former Borders building in downtown Lawrence into self-storage
The long-dormant former Borders bookstore building at 700 New Hampshire St. is one step closer to being developed as a self-storage facility.
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Pet World to close its 23rd and Louisiana location; new warehouse to remain open
Pet World’s owners are planning to close the store at 23rd and Louisiana streets in Lawrence on Thanksgiving Day, and it will not reopen, they’ve announced.
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Former members of Lawrence tax incentive committee call for transparency, collaboration
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
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How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners
When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.
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Lawrence childcare providers say Hilltop closure highlights need for systemic change in industry
Lawrence childcare providers agreed Tuesday that the closure of Hilltop was a shock to childcare in town, and it revealed deeper business model issues that exist across the country.
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Empowering Brew, student-centered coffee shop at Pinckney school, soon to open
The student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney is soon to open. Lawrence school board members expressed their excitement Tuesday after hearing an update from staff behind the project.
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Developers want Costco tax revenue to fund K-10 projects; Lawrence City Commission to weigh in
Developers are seeking tax incentives for a soccer complex, a flight school, a velodrome arena, a walking trail, a wildflower park, thousands of single-family homes and more along K-10 in Lawrence.
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Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week.
Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
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Costco gas station in Lawrence set to open early
The gas station that is part of the Costco being built in northwestern Lawrence is set to open a couple weeks ahead of the store itself.
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Lawrence is getting an after-hours urgent care vet, dog cafe and bar
Longtime pet lovers are bringing an after-hours urgent care clinic for cats and dogs, plus a dog bar and cafe with adoptable pups, to Lawrence.
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Spirit Halloween, Italian restaurant and downtown home decor store all open in Lawrence
Spirit Halloween and a home decor store have set up shop in Lawrence for the season, and a new Italian restaurant has opened.
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Recess in downtown Lawrence is a fun emporium aiming to fight the loneliness epidemic
Recess, a fun emporium in downtown Lawrence, is working to stamp out the loneliness epidemic with axe throwing, mini-golf, a forthcoming retro arcade, and an ice cream parlor with a booze-infused flavor for those 21 and older.
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