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Labor board denies union election for O’Connell Children’s Shelter residential staff
Citing “overt supervisory taint,” the National Labor Relations Board has sided with executives and dismissed O’Connell Children’s Shelter employees’ petition to unionize.
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Midsummer Night on Mass, the reimagined sidewalk sale, to return to downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence Inc. will again host Midsummer Night on Mass, the community celebration and big sale that replaced the annual Sidewalk Sale for the first time last year.

Raven Book Store to celebrate Dashiell the cat’s retirement with donation drive, discounts
If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.

‘It was ours’: Lawrence artists reflect on Art Love Collective closing its doors
Art Love Collective was only open for about 14 months, but in that short time, the colorful space became a meaningful part of the Lawrence arts community. That’s especially true for artists who didn’t have space elsewhere.

Dillons to close 23rd Street location, open one on KU’s west campus
Dillons is planning to close its 23rd Street store and open a larger one at The Crossing At KU, the new mixed-use development in progress on west campus.

New restaurant and bar with ‘rustic French roots’ coming to East Lawrence
A new French-inspired restaurant, Sable Kitchen & Bar, is set to open this summer in East Lawrence.

Retail center under construction at 23rd and Inverness could become home to food, child care and more
Work has begun on a long-planned development that aims to offer a handful of food and retail options at the corner of Clinton Parkway and Inverness Drive starting later this year.

Raven Book Store curating free book collection for queer youths
Lawrence booksellers want to make it “perfectly clear” they support youths who are “perfectly queer.”

Douglas County business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs can earn funding, training through free pitch competition
Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can receive support molding business pitches and then compete for a chance to earn funding from a $25,000 prize pool.

LMH Health names former trustee, ex-city commissioner as new CFO
LMH Health has named former trustee Rob Chestnut as its next chief financial officer.

KU Innovation Park wins $22M in federal funds for national security center
KU Innovation Park will receive $22 million in federal funding for the Kansas National Security Innovation Center.

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.
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