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Business March 10, 2026 – 3:18 pm

Q39 barbecue restaurant opens in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Kansas City barbecue joint Q39 officially fired up the smokers and opened its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday.

Business March 10, 2026 – 3:18 pm

Q39 barbecue restaurant opens in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Kansas City barbecue joint Q39 officially fired up the smokers and opened its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday.

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Business November 30, 2023 – 5:23 pm

Labor board finds merit in union-busting charges against Lawrence Chipotle; settlement reached

by Cuyler Dunn

Chipotle must reaffirm labor rights and walk back punishments after a Lawrence employee alleged that management had engaged in union busting.

Business November 22, 2023 – 11:04 am

Squishington’s Candy opening in downtown Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Just in time for Small Business Saturday and the beginning of holiday shopping season, Squishington’s Candy is opening at 646 Massachusetts St.

Food November 20, 2023 – 11:59 am

Kansas moves ahead with $6.46 million grant program to bolster local food supply chains

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Department of Agriculture began accepting applications Monday under a $6.46 million grant program designed to improve local or regional food supply chain infrastructure.

Business November 16, 2023 – 9:57 am

Unionized Starbucks workers in Lawrence join national strike

by August Rudisell

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.

Food November 15, 2023 – 11:27 am

Last Lawrence Farmers Market of the season to collect donations for Just Food

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Farmers Market is winding down its season, but the final Saturday morning market will give shoppers a convenient way to help reduce local food insecurity.

Business October 31, 2023 – 6:03 pm

Dirty Dough is now open in west Lawrence; everyone can get a free cookie at grand opening event

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

Business October 27, 2023 – 6:44 pm

Korean-style chicken restaurant now open in west Lawrence

by August Rudisell

The long-awaited 92Chicken, a Korean-style fried chicken restaurant at Sixth and Wakarusa, is finally open for business.

Arts & Events October 12, 2023 – 5:27 pm

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to continue this weekend in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Lawrence events on Friday and Saturday aim to celebrate Indigenous cultures and identities, specifically related to ecology.

Education October 10, 2023 – 5:55 pm

Gardens across Lawrence school district allow students to learn by growing

by Maya Hodison

There’s now a blooming garden at every school site in the Lawrence school district, and students are learning how to grow food inside and outside of classroom settings.

Business October 5, 2023 – 6:45 pm

Saltwell Farm Kitchen rising from the ashes with goals to rebuild and reopen after fire

by Jordan Winter

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.