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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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
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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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter employees vote unanimously to unionize
Employees of the Lawrence Community Shelter affirmed through a vote Thursday that they will unionize with CWA Local 6400.
Labor board finds merit in union-busting charges against Lawrence Chipotle; settlement reached
Chipotle must reaffirm labor rights and walk back punishments after a Lawrence employee alleged that management had engaged in union busting.
New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors
Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Squishington’s Candy opening in downtown Lawrence
Just in time for Small Business Saturday and the beginning of holiday shopping season, Squishington’s Candy is opening at 646 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, central Kansas electric bills will increase following approval of Evergy rate hike
State regulators approved Evergy’s plan to raise electric rates for customers in much of the state, including in Lawrence, by about $5 per month, but decrease rates for Kansas City customers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go to debut their latest works at Adornment opening night
The young artists of Van Go will soon welcome the community to their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community Children’s Center celebrates big step forward for child care in Lawrence
Community members of all ages gathered Thursday to celebrate a big advancement in early childhood care and services that will be available to Lawrence families.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Unionized Starbucks workers in Lawrence join national strike
Unionized workers and allies were picketing Thursday morning outside Starbucks, in solidarity with a national movement pushing for better working conditions at the massive corporate coffee chain.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City considering redeveloping 3 downtown Lawrence parking lots
City officials are considering eliminating more than 300 downtown Lawrence parking spaces to build mixed-use buildings that could include a bus hub, a grocery store, affordable housing and more.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Dirty Dough is now open in west Lawrence; everyone can get a free cookie at grand opening event
Dirty Dough in west Lawrence is now serving up cookies that wrap around candy, ooze fudge and caramel, and have smaller cookies baked inside of them.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Korean-style chicken restaurant now open in west Lawrence
The long-awaited 92Chicken, a Korean-style fried chicken restaurant at Sixth and Wakarusa, is finally open for business.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Get Downtown Block Party to celebrate 90 years of Granada Theater
The Granada Theater in downtown Lawrence is celebrating a big milestone, and it’s inviting the whole community to the party.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter staff members are unionizing, they announce
Staff members of the Lawrence Community Shelter are unionizing with CWA Local 6400 and have asked management to voluntarily recognize the union.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Saltwell Farm Kitchen rising from the ashes with goals to rebuild and reopen after fire
It was extremely fortunate timing when Mia Morrow, sous chef at Saltwell Farm Kitchen, started locking up the restaurant right before the dryer burst into flames.
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Merc Co+op to celebrate new mural honoring fair trade movement
The Merc Co+op will soon celebrate a new mural on the outside of its building that aims to inspire shoppers to value the people who grow the food they buy.
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