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F-Mart has closed, but plans are in the works for an Afro-Asian shop to help fill a cultural gap in Lawrence
The closing of F-Mart, Lawrence’s sole Asian grocery store, has highlighted a gap in Asian representation in Lawrence but opened up the opportunity for a new Afro-Asian concept.
Hannah Loub/Lawrence Times
F-Mart has closed, but plans are in the works for an Afro-Asian shop to help fill a cultural gap in Lawrence
The closing of F-Mart, Lawrence’s sole Asian grocery store, has highlighted a gap in Asian representation in Lawrence but opened up the opportunity for a new Afro-Asian concept.
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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Adult Learning Center graduates, families and supporters celebrate
It’s been 20 years since Kattie Ferguson dropped out of high school. Earning her GED was a dream placed in the periphery until a couple years ago, when she set her sights on going back to school.
School district announces interim principals for Lawrence High School, West Middle School
The Lawrence school district has announced that Quentin Rials will serve as interim principal of Lawrence High School in the upcoming school year, and Therese Brink Edgecomb will take over that role at West Middle School.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Here’s where kids can eat free lunches in Lawrence this summer
Children ages 18 and younger will be able to eat a free lunch on weekdays at six locations in Lawrence throughout the summer, starting June 5.
Lawrence City Commission, school board will have primary elections; here’s who’s running
Noon Thursday was the deadline to file to run for local office. Here are the candidates for Lawrence City Commission and the Lawrence school board.
Douglas County Master Gardeners: Join us this weekend for garden inspiration (Announcement)
”Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners invite you to join us for a weekend filled with garden inspiration including a Garden Tour, Native Plant Sale, and Garden Art Sale,” the gardeners write.
Dirty Dough soon to bring ‘perfectly imperfect’ cookies, positive message to Lawrence
There’s a new cookie shop coming to Lawrence, and it aims to do more than sate your sweet tooth.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City releases wastewater into Kansas River following pump failure; stream advisory issued
The city released wastewater into the Kansas River Wednesday morning after heavy rain led to a pump failure in a wastewater pump station near Bowersock Dam.
Lawrence school board to begin process to fill vacant seat
The Lawrence school board will soon begin seeking an applicant to fill a vacant seat following a board member’s recent resignation.
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Sunflower Elementary artist-entrepreneurs raise $2K for animal sanctuary with jewelry sale
As students across Lawrence wrapped up their final projects of the school year, a class of Sunflower Elementary first graders put a bow on their service learning project to benefit rescued animals.
Advocates invite Lawrence community to Wear Orange event to raise awareness of gun violence
Volunteers with Moms Demand Action are inviting the Lawrence community to an event Saturday to raise awareness and take a stand against gun violence.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Judge will allow Lawrence protections for housing voucher recipients to take effect
A judge on Tuesday denied a request from a group of Lawrence landlords to halt a city ordinance that bans landlords from denying someone housing based on their source of income or immigration status.
Jungle House to take root in new downtown Lawrence location
The owners of Jungle House are in the process of moving the store from its current building in East Lawrence to a new downtown location that’s set to open Wednesday.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band summer concerts to return
It’s summertime again, and Wednesday’s kickoff show for the Lawrence City Band’s weekly concert series will celebrate that.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 29 – June 4, 2023
Here is the wonderful zebra swallowtail, found in the eastern tier of counties in Kansas, including Douglas County where this photo was taken.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
King Buffet to close after 23 years in Lawrence
Linda Lin and Jun Zhang had hoped to keep serving stir-fried green beans, General Tso’s chicken and baked mussels at King Buffet for another decade, but they are closing their Chinese buffet after losing their lease.
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