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Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Business July 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm

How one bad pretzel became a pink empire — and soon a Lawrence storefront

by Courtney Lane

The pink Pretzelly Truck is expanding this fall, bringing its sweet and salty empire to a storefront in Lawrence.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 21, 2026 - 11:44 am

Lawrence vinyl fans gather for record swap night

by Courtney Lane

A few tables of records and a room full of music set the scene Monday night as East Lawrence Record Collectors hosted a record swap, drawing club regulars and curious newcomers alike.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Education July 15, 2026 - 4:29 pm

Lawrence middle schooler gives lesbian community in Kansas City a national stage

by Courtney Lane

Éabha Klinksick, a 13-year-old West Middle School student, researched and created one of 12 projects chosen for a public showcase at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 9, 2026 - 6:11 pm

Lawrence artist planning mural for Free State’s Eastside Brewery

by Courtney Lane

Local artist Dave Loewenstein is planning a new mural inspired by star charts, local wildlife and the Burroughs Creek Trail for Free State’s Eastside Brewery.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Business June 30, 2026 - 5:45 pm

New local vendor, event space to open in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A new retail and event space, The Peoples Market, is opening in Lawrence with a focus on local vendors, events and shared use. 

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 25, 2026 - 7:14 pm

Gary Mark Smith photos at Lawrence City Hall offer a window into street life in Congo

by Courtney Lane

Gary Mark Smith’s photography is turning Lawrence City Hall into a display of soccer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 11, 2026 - 11:13 pm

Team Algeria welcomes young Lawrence athletes to practice field

by Courtney Lane

Fans filled the stands at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday evening as Algeria’s national soccer team opened a ticketed practice and youth training session ahead of World Cup group stage matches. 

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Business June 2, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Streamline Coffee closes in downtown Lawrence; Tex-Mex restaurant opens on west side

by Courtney Lane

Streamline Coffee will permanently close its doors in downtown Lawrence on Tuesday, and a new Tex-Mex restaurant has opened across town.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 27, 2026 - 6:15 pm

Lawrence visiting artist’s exhibit explores indigo, African diaspora and memory

by Courtney Lane

Inside a room of dark blue cloth, soft light and layered patterns, Wabwila Mugala’s “Quilted Existence” asks viewers to do more than look. The installation opens Friday at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Education May 26, 2026 - 10:36 pm

Lawrence school district weighing increase to meal prices; board to vote in June

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence school board members did not yet vote Tuesday on whether to raise school meal prices next year by 15 cents for lunches and 10 cents for breakfasts.

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