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Lawrence holiday markets: Where to shop for gifts that support local makers
Here are almost 20 Lawrence-area opportunities to shop local and support artists, farmers and small businesses this holiday season, starting with this weekend.
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KU Innovation Park to host inaugural Lawrence Tech Conference
Working to expand Lawrence as a tech hub, local industry professionals have organized the first Lawrence Tech Conference, free to attend.
Historic Resources Commission approves design plans for Q39 barbecue project in downtown Lawrence
Members of the city’s Historic Resources Commission on Thursday voted 5-1 in favor of design plans as part of the Q39 barbecue restaurant coming to downtown Lawrence.
Family Dollar-Dollar Tree location in North Lawrence to close
The Family Dollar-Dollar Tree location in North Lawrence is set to close soon.
Lawrence Music Census aims to take pulse of ‘local music ecosystem’
The Lawrence Music Alliance is in the midst of conducting the first citywide music census, which aims to “gain a comprehensive insight into the current requirements of Lawrence’s music community.”
Delicias del Sur soon to bring homemade South American, Cuban comfort food to downtown Lawrence
Delicias del Sur, a restaurant and bakery specializing in South American and Cuban food, is set to open soon on Massachusetts Street.
Longtime KU Innovation Park executive selected as new CEO
Adam Courtney, who has worked at KU Innovation Park for more than 10 years, has been named the organization’s new CEO.
Lawrence’s plastic bag ban goes into effect Friday; here’s what you should know
The City of Lawrence ordinance banning single-use plastic bags goes into effect Friday. Here are answers to what it means, where you can get reusable bags, who could face fines and more.
Sushi and Cajun fusion restaurant Concept 23 opening soon in Lawrence
A new sushi and Cajun fusion restaurant, Concept 23, is set to open sometime in March on 23rd Street in Lawrence.
Q39 barbecue coming to Lawrence; restaurant slated to open in October
Barbecue restaurant Q39 is coming to downtown Lawrence in October, according to a news release from the restaurant Wednesday.
Black History Month event at Lawrence library aims to offer ‘film, food and fellowship’
Amber Sellers said she wants to share the power of possibility with her community. That’s what inspired her to plan a film screening and talkback at the library this weekend.
City of Lawrence, Douglas County partner with local organizations aiming to support small businesses
Lawrence and Douglas County leaders are building a roadmap for entrepreneurial growth and doing work toward equitable entrepreneurship.
Haskell Indian Nations University to offer new agriculture business degree
Haskell Indian Nations University will soon offer a new agriculture business degree program aimed at empowering Native American farmers and ranchers.
Baskin-Robbins to open Lawrence location
Ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins will open a location in Lawrence on Wednesday.
Kansas bill ending municipal regulation of plastic bags, containers raises constitutional issue
A bill aggressively promoted by the Kansas Chamber would forbid municipal bans on plastic straws and the thin, cheap plastic shopping bags often given consumers by stores and restaurants.
Black:30, Douglas County CORE roll out plan for entrepreneurial growth in Lawrence
Two support organizations, Douglas County CORE and Black:30, on Friday announced their two-year plan to build entrepreneurship in Lawrence and Douglas County.
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