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Workers at unionized Lawrence Starbucks join national strike
Employees at the 23rd and Ousdahl Starbucks location went on strike Tuesday, pushing the massive fast food corporation for better working conditions and the resolution of unresolved labor complaints.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Workers at unionized Lawrence Starbucks join national strike
Employees at the 23rd and Ousdahl Starbucks location went on strike Tuesday, pushing the massive fast food corporation for better working conditions and the resolution of unresolved labor complaints.
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Downtown Lawrence Summer Sale set for all day Thursday
What’s in a name? Though it’s been rebranded as the Summer Sale, the event formerly called the Sidewalk Sale will return to downtown Lawrence Thursday.
Kansas and Missouri health care is saddling people of color with debt
People of color in Kansas and Missouri are often saddled with medical debt. That hurts their credit and their ability to get good loans, to buy homes and a range of other things that fuel middle class wealth.
Symposium invites landlords to discover benefits of affordable housing partnerships
More than 70 local households have been approved for housing vouchers but can’t find a rental unit that matches their needs. To help alleviate that shortfall, the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority will host a symposium July 28 to educate property owners about incentives and support available for those who partner with the agency.
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Restaurant coming soon to Mass Street promises to offer authentic New York-style pizza
Pizza Tascio, coming soon to 1004 Massachusetts St., is “actually authentic New York pizza,” according to owner Erik Borger.
Kansas wins Panasonic competition for world’s largest vehicle battery manufacturing plant
Gov. Laura Kelly prevailed in a whirlwind economic development competition Wednesday by landing a commitment from Panasonic Corp. to build the largest electric vehicle battery plant in the world at an industrial park in eastern Kansas.
Kansas landed a $4 billion Panasonic factory in De Soto that will make batteries for Tesla
A subsidiary of Japanese industrial giant Panasonic Corp. will build a $4 billion plant in De Soto, Kansas, to make batteries for Tesla electric vehicles.
New KU Endowment president left west coast university that’s been criticized for anti-LGBTQ policies
The next president of KU Endowment left his last higher ed position after the school’s board of trustees was unwilling to change anti-LGBTQ policies, according to the endowment.
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Mi Ranchito dismisses rumors that it’s closing Lawrence location, despite Whataburger plans
Mi Ranchito, a family-owned Mexican restaurant, survived the pandemic with support from a loyal customer base. But now its owners are struggling with a new challenge: shutting down rumors that the Lawrence location is closing.
Lawrence’s Sustainability Advisory Board to consider plastic bag ban; special meeting is Thursday
The city’s Sustainability Advisory Board on Thursday will hold a special meeting to discuss a draft ordinance that would prohibit establishments from providing or selling single-use disposable plastic bags.
Lawrence Delta-8 distributors commit to compliance after DA clarifies guidelines; proprietors offer tips to find reputable sources
Douglas County’s top prosecutor says her office has not yet issued any notices for violating laws regulating the sale of certain forms of THC products, and Lawrence business owners would like to keep it that way.
But some proprietors fear that “One or two of these people are going to ruin it for everyone else.”
Lawrence City Commission denies zoning request from Dutch Bros Coffee
After hearing from more than a dozen neighbors opposed to to a request that would have allowed a Dutch Bros Coffee location on 23rd Street, the Lawrence City Commission voted 3-2 against the plan.
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Lawrence Starbucks workers vote overwhelmingly to unionize
Workers of the Starbucks at 23rd and Ousdahl in Lawrence have voted 19-3 to unionize their store.
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New studio in Lawrence combines art, athletics and 19-foot-tall silks
Silks are where DeAnna Mylander’s love of dance, gymnastics and rock climbing converge. Aerial athletic practice is also artistic, she said. She’s opening a studio in Lawrence called Inspired Aerial Arts, and those who are interested can try silks at an event this Saturday.
Kansas small businesses set to receive $50 million for COVID-19 relief
A new law will provide $50 million to reimburse Kansas small businesses that suffered early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raven Book Store selected as Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year
The Raven Book Store has been selected for the biggest award a bookstore in America can receive.
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