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KU kicks off homecoming week festivities; here are the upcoming events
KU is celebrating its 111th homecoming this week, and numerous events are planned on the theme of “Rah Rah Jayhawk.”
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Douglas County to hold meeting on open space plan
Members of the Lawrence and Douglas County community are invited to learn about the county’s open space planning progress and share their feedback during an open house this week.
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City eyes changes to Mass Street from 14th to 23rd; community meeting coming up
The City of Lawrence is studying options to change a stretch of Massachusetts Street with a goal of better accommodating drivers, people on foot, wheelchair users, bicyclists and transit riders.
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First day of Maple Leaf Festival draws big crowds to Baldwin City
Community members from Baldwin City and beyond converged downtown Saturday for the first day of the annual Maple Leaf Festival.
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KU’s Black Alumni Network to honor 18 innovators and emerging leaders during homecoming week
The KU Black Alumni Network will soon honor 11 leaders and innovators, as well as seven young alumni who are showing promise as emerging leaders.
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‘Haunting Humanities’ event to imitate spooky science fair
Community members are invited to get spooked by history, literature, language and culture during an upcoming humanities festival in downtown Lawrence.
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Undead walk the streets of Lawrence during Zombie Walk
The Lawrence Zombie Walk on Thursday drew undead of all ages to downtown Lawrence to walk up and down Mass Street looking to sate their appetites for brains.
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Lawrence events can receive funding through the city; grant applications are now open
Applications are now open for $150,000 in total grant funding through a program that helps fund some of Lawrence’s iconic events.
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Lawrence advocate leaves impression on the town he loved and beyond
Matt Enyart lost his life to ALS, but his contributions will be felt in Lawrence and beyond for many years to come.
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Director of Philadelphia organization focused on monuments to speak at Sacred Red Rock event
A leader with an organization that documents monuments and their histories will share insight at an event in Lawrence, speaking in context of the Sacred Red Rock.
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New Lawrence bus station aims to facilitate community connections
Lawrence Transit’s Central Station is nearing completion. The new facility will serve as the central hub for bus transfers, a departure from the longtime downtown transfer point.
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Lawrence Public Library board approves agreement to have control over lawn
The Lawrence Public Library will likely soon be able to extend its behavior policy to the library lawn, which staff members hope will make the whole campus safer and more welcoming for everyone.
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