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Los Guapos Latin Food opening in Lawrence this week
A new restaurant from a former owner of Cielito Lindo will hold a grand opening this week. Los Guapos Latin Food is set to open its doors on Saturday.
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Demolition underway at Allen Press building in downtown Lawrence
Demolition began Wednesday on the former Allen Press buildings at 11th and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence.
How to unionize your workplace: Lawrence union leaders share tips
Happy Labor Day! The holiday is rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement and honors the sacrifices of workers. We reached out to some Lawrence union leaders and organizers to find out how to go about unionizing a workplace here.
MixMaster Music Conference returning to Lawrence; 2-day event includes health clinic
The Lawrence music scene is preparing to tune into this year’s 11th annual MixMaster Music Conference, expanded to provide a free health clinic for workers in the music industry.
Alleyway between Lawrence Farmers’ Market parking lots getting a facelift
Construction work on a downtown alley this week got a bumpy start with the Lawrence Farmers’ Market staff and vendors, but things should smooth out nicely. Plus: updates on the goal of a permanent space for the market.
Google Fiber is coming to Lawrence. Here’s what we know so far
Google Fiber’s fiber optic internet service is coming to Lawrence, and the first customers in town should be able to sign up by the end of next year.
Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus
Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.
KU planning to launch entrepreneurship hub at site of former cafe
KU is set to develop and open a brand new hub for student programs at the former home of McLain’s Market.
Applications open to young adults for paid artist apprenticeship with Van Go
Young adults in Douglas and Jefferson counties have an opportunity to apply for a nine-month paid artist apprenticeship with Van Go.
Community Children’s Center to open expansion in southwestern Lawrence
Community Children’s Center will soon open CCC Southwest, an expansion that will be licensed to care for up to 77 children, the center announced in a news release Tuesday.
9th Street Cafe set to open soon in Lawrence
A new woman-owned breakfast and lunch spot, 9th Street Cafe, will be opening its doors in August, a few blocks west of downtown Lawrence.
Secure Attachments, ‘your neighborhood stapler store,’ soon to open in downtown Lawrence
A new store in downtown Lawrence will offer a novel take on a very old […]
‘It’s a community thing’: Black-owned barbershop relocates to south Lawrence Walmart
For those needing a fresh haircut, line-up or new style, Watson’s Barbershop — a staple Black-owned shop in Lawrence — has relocated to Walmart Supercenter on Iowa Street.
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown.
City of Lawrence mulls allowing alcohol to be consumed on the go downtown
Patrons could soon be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages as they roam certain areas of downtown Lawrence.
Pizza Tascio closes in Lawrence after 2 years
After two years in downtown Lawrence, the New York-style pizzeria Pizza Tascio has closed its doors.
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