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Farmers, bakers, vendors and community members celebrated the Lawrence Farmers Market’s 50th anniversary Saturday morning with tattoos, tie-dye and live music.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
The Mass Street business landscape is shifting as a mansion becomes an event venue, a beloved deli announces its return, a pizza shop suddenly closes and more.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Attendees at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party in downtown Lawrence celebrated the failure of a proposed constitutional amendment as well as local candidates’ successes. Rep. Suzanne Wikle will retain her house seat.
The Vinland Fair will kick off this week for three days of old-fashioned fun with homemade pie, tractor pulls, a pet parade and more.
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Around 200 community members gathered at the Granada for a thank-you celebration from the Algerian community with traditional food, a fashion show and gratitude for Lawrence’s embrace of the country.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
The KU School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been given “accredited with probation” status for multiple compliance issues with national standards.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Around 100 people regularly brave the summer heat and push themselves to their limits in hopes of getting their hands on coveted “Dog Days” T-shirts. Don “Red Dog” Gardner has led the community workouts for more than four decades.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission candidates discussed data centers, development of county wetlands and farmlands, budget priorities, NDAs and more at a forum Thursday evening.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Paul Popiel, Lawrence City Band co-conductor and dean of the KU School of Music, will soon take his talents to Notre Dame — but not before conducting one final performance in South Park on Wednesday.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Community members gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Saturday for food, drinks, performances, historical displays, giant bubbles and more in celebration of the Fourth of July.
