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Arts & Events June 29, 2023 - 6:50 pm

Cosmos Indian Store & Cafe to celebrate new sculpture

by Caroline Zimmerman

A ribbon-cutting will be held Friday to celebrate a new sculpture at Cosmos Indian Store & Cafe, with free henna art offered to community members who attend.

Arts & Events June 28, 2023 - 7:15 am

Lawrence’s annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition back in full swing for its 34th year

by Lawrence Times

The Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition is back in full force — and with a full exhibition for the first time since 2019, according to an announcement from the City of Lawrence.

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Business June 13, 2023 - 6:59 pm

Developer seeks tax breaks to redevelop old Borders building in downtown Lawrence

by Caroline Zimmerman & Mackenzie Clark

First Management Inc. is seeking tax breaks from the city to remodel the long-vacant former Borders bookstore building in downtown Lawrence into corporate headquarters. 

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Education June 9, 2023 - 9:55 pm

Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopens after being closed for years

by Caroline Zimmerman

The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopened Friday after years of being mostly closed to the public. It will resume normal hours starting next week.

Business May 29, 2023 - 1:18 pm

Jungle House to take root in new downtown Lawrence location

by Caroline Zimmerman

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.

Lawrence news May 15, 2023 - 9:27 pm

Some city, county commissioners supportive of $52.5M plan to build new fire stations; some want more options

by Caroline Zimmerman

City and county commissioners voiced general support Monday for new fire and medical stations that would cost an estimated $52.5 million, though some commissioners said they would like to see more options presented.

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