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Lawrence Olive Garden set to open Feb. 2
Months after the building began to tease those passing by, the Olive Garden in Lawrence will finally open on Feb. 2.
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Lawrence Olive Garden set to open Feb. 2
Months after the building began to tease those passing by, the Olive Garden in Lawrence will finally open on Feb. 2.
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20 upcoming Lawrence holiday markets offer ways to shop local
Check two boxes off your list this holiday season by shopping local and getting some one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones with this guide to 20 upcoming vendor fairs and art markets, starting this weekend in Lawrence.
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Where to get free meals this week in Lawrence
Groups throughout Lawrence are offering free meals amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.
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‘It’s going to kill all of us’: Lawrence business owners say construction on 9th Street poses devastating financial impacts
Business owners along Ninth Street near downtown Lawrence are concerned they could face devastating losses and possibly even closures as city construction work will soon close the arterial street that’s key to their livelihoods for several months.
Costco’s proposal to open Lawrence store with gas pumps, tire center and food court under city review
Costco has filed plans to open a full-service store with many of its classic amenities south of Rock Chalk Park, and the site proposal is now under administrative review by City of Lawrence staff.
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Haskell Greenhouse invites community to harvest sunchokes, join soup workshop
The Haskell Greenhouse will host a sunchoke harvest and soup-making workshop open to the community this weekend.
Lawrence school district welcomes food donations at schools
The Lawrence school district has launched a food drive to help meet its students’ immediate needs.
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Public health specialists say Trump’s budget bill will harm health care structures, patients in Douglas County
Representatives from public health sectors and from the Haskell Friends and Family group spoke at a panel Thursday, attesting to the long-term negative health impacts of Trump’s budget bill across the nation and in Douglas County.
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Douglas County food security advocates working on emergency plan for SNAP beneficiaries; here are some resources
Food security advocates throughout Douglas County are discussing an emergency response plan if SNAP benefits don’t come in for November. Here are some resources, plus info on how to help.
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Downtown Lawrence loses a brewery, gains two restaurants and a bodega
Downtown Lawrence has lost a brewery but gained two restaurants and a bodega this month.
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Gluten-free cafe announces closure in west Lawrence; Salty Iguana signs come down
Not long after the Salty Iguana sign was removed from its former west Lawrence storefront, a second restaurant near Sixth and Wakarusa announced its final day of operation.
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Douglas County food security advocates discuss impacts of possible SNAP losses, food as a human right at workshop
A workshop on navigating food systems in Douglas County turned into an opportunity for speakers to address impending threats to SNAP and discuss how to build relationships to advocate for families experiencing food insecurity.
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New wine bar and kitchen in downtown Lawrence will source local, serve up unusual pours
Downtown Lawrence will welcome a new wine bar and kitchen opening next week with natural selections and a distinctly townie mindset.
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