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Lawrence Beauty Brands to close later this month
Beauty Brands will permanently close later this month after nearly three decades in business in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Beauty Brands to close later this month
Beauty Brands will permanently close later this month after nearly three decades in business in Lawrence.
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‘The time is now’: Longtime friends launch support organization for Black and Brown entrepreneurs in Lawrence
Timing and purpose aligned when two childhood friends who had moved away to opposite coasts recently returned to Lawrence, feeling empowered to empower others.
Lawrence film company wins national advertising award for spot featuring Stan Herd’s earthwork art
A Lawrence film company has earned national recognition as part of an esteemed advertising competition, and the award-winning spot features earthwork by local artist Stan Herd.
New Lawrence clinic tailors health care to Spanish-speaking community members
When Natalia Leistner saw a need for local medical options that cater to Spanish-speaking community members, she took action.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Liberty Hall Video to close, shift rentals to new model; candy store to take over the space
Liberty Hall Video on Sunday will close the physical space that currently houses its hundreds of DVD cases, though movie rentals will still be available. The space at the corner of Seventh and Mass will be taken over by a new candy store.
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Get to know Andrew Holt, new director of Downtown Lawrence Inc.
With a little more than two months on the job, Andrew Holt is still getting a feel for the town. The new director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. says he likes every place he’s visited thus far, and he loves how many unique retail stores downtown has to offer.
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F-Mart Asian Market to celebrate new mural
F-Mart Asian Market will celebrate the completion of a new mural on the side of its building, called “Cloudy With A Chance of Boba,” with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Mid Summer Night on Mass to feature block party, restaurant specials and more
Specific details about Lawrence’s first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass are solidifying: face painting by Purple Palette, a street juggling show called Dingus’ Showcase, and a block party outside the Bourgeois Pig are some highlights.
Committee recommends $82K tax break for Borders building project, but votes against $830K tax rebate
A city committee voted Wednesday in favor of one tax break for a project to redevelop the long-vacant Borders bookstore in downtown Lawrence, but against a much larger tax incentive that First Management Inc. had requested.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Developer seeks tax breaks to redevelop old Borders building in downtown Lawrence
First Management Inc. is seeking tax breaks from the city to remodel the long-vacant former Borders bookstore building in downtown Lawrence into corporate headquarters.
Kansas Holistic Defenders staff unionizes with Teamsters Local 696
Kansas Holistic Defenders has recognized Teamsters Local 696 as the bargaining agent for their team of public defenders, social workers and advocates.
Friends to open Picnic, a shop made for outdoor eating, in East Lawrence
Lou Wilson and Ryan Bowersox want to elevate your next picnic. The longtime friends and foodies have launched a picnic-inspired snack shop opening this Sunday in East Lawrence.
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River Rat Print and Skate employees form union, finalize first contract
Employees of River Rat Print and Skate finalized their first union contract Wednesday morning. The union was voluntarily recognized by the store management.
Blade & Timber ax-throwing venue to return to Lawrence; owner will add mini golf, too
Matt Baysinger has a handle on what to do with his newly acquired space at 722 Massachusetts St., which formerly housed Signs of Life.
RPG to close its doors at the end of the month
It’s game over for RPG. The game-themed restaurant on Massachusetts Street is closing June 30 after four years of offering food, drinks, social events and providing a space for people to gather and play games.
Dirty Dough soon to bring ‘perfectly imperfect’ cookies, positive message to Lawrence
There’s a new cookie shop coming to Lawrence, and it aims to do more than sate your sweet tooth.
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