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Arts & Events March 3, 2023 - 2:20 pm

Spencer Museum of Art invites community to see renovated spaces, featured artists

by Chansi Long

Spencer Museum of Art is celebrating its freshly renovated space and new exhibits with a party on Saturday.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food February 25, 2023 - 1:51 pm

Moriki Sushi opens in Lawrence, featuring traditional rolls and owners’ custom favorites

by Chansi Long

A number of local sushi restaurants shuttered during the pandemic. But those who’ve craved the dish now have a new option: Moriki Sushi in eastern Lawrence. 

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food February 17, 2023 - 7:13 pm

Lulu’s Latin Food opens in Lawrence, offering ‘Mexican menu with Latin specialties’

by Chansi Long

Lulu’s Latin Food made its debut opening Friday. The restaurant fills a gap in Lawrence cuisine as it provides some authentic dishes not readily available in town as well as traditional favorites, says co-owner Eli Zaragoza.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 16, 2023 - 7:39 pm

100 Good Women’s annual accessory exchange set for Sunday

by Chansi Long

Volunteer group 100 Good Women is hosting its annual accessory exchange Sunday at the fairgrounds. People can pick through jewelry, purses, shoes, hats, scarves and belts — all for $1 apiece — then stick around and mingle.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Food February 15, 2023 - 2:27 pm

1900 Barker expanding to downtown Lawrence with a ‘restaurant vibe’

by Chansi Long

Taylor Petrehn, of 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe, is excited to expand his bakery’s presence to Mass Street. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts February 14, 2023 - 12:56 pm

‘This was not a good Samaritan out giving food’: Residents of North Lawrence camp, advocate counter narrative about fight

by Chansi Long

Two residents of the North Lawrence camp for people experiencing homelessness were charged with crimes after a fight Saturday, but other residents and an advocate say the alleged victim was not supposed to be at the support site at all.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Education February 10, 2023 - 6:20 pm

Cordley Elementary students wrap Black Lives Matter week with march

by Photos by Chansi Long

Students, faculty and staff of Cordley Elementary School celebrated Black Lives Matter at School Week, wrapping up the events with a big rally and march on Friday.

Education February 10, 2023 - 4:18 pm

Lawrence police, school district to team up for forum on fentanyl risks

by Chansi Long

An upcoming forum aims to help attendees understand the risks of illicit fentanyl with the goal of reducing the drug’s impact on the community.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 10, 2023 - 10:08 am

City thanks resident of North Lawrence camp for managing site, says staff will now take over

by Chansi Long

The city has thanked camp resident Jennifer Adams for managing the North Lawrence support site for people experiencing homelessness but says her services are no longer needed, and that moving forward, city staff will manage the site.

Lawrence news February 8, 2023 - 8:03 pm

Lawrence city manager: Pallet shelter village slated for June, plus more updates on homelessness and housing crisis

by Chansi Long & Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence city manager shared updates Tuesday about a Pallet shelter village for people experiencing homelessness, possible merger with the Lawrence Community Shelter and more regarding the local affordable housing crisis. 

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