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With a little more than two months on the job, Andrew Holt is still getting a feel for the town. The new director of Downtown Lawrence Inc. says he likes every place he’s visited thus far, and he loves how many unique retail stores downtown has to offer.
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F-Mart Asian Market will celebrate the completion of a new mural on the side of its building, called “Cloudy With A Chance of Boba,” with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.
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Bill and Alcenia Shepard stationed themselves under a tree’s shade to enjoy the lively Lawrence Juneteenth celebration. They agreed that the secret to being together for 52 years is giving one another some space when needed. They also agreed that celebrating Black liberation means everything to them.
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The Lawrence High School drumline kept a steady beat as the Lawrence Juneteenth parade made its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday morning.
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Hillary Jones, a single mom and disabled veteran, felt frustrated and powerless when water leaks sprang up at her former Lawrence home. She blames mold for aggravating her kids’ asthma and wants accountability within a system she views as once helping her family but ultimately failing it.
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Water leaks can wreak havoc on one’s home and finances. Here’s how to handle a sudden increase in water charges and where to go for help in Lawrence.
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Margaret ”Sis” Vinegar, like countless other Black girls and women of her day and beyond, never saw justice during her short life. But she is now memorialized in Lawrence’s history with a marker, dedicated in her honor Saturday evening.
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Despite Saturday’s rain, community members — including some potential future firefighters — showed up to see Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical personnel demonstrate how equipment works and more.
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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.
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Here’s a little more joy from Lawrence PRIDE’s Saturday celebrations. The block party featured community organizations, drag artists, families, friends, lots of love, and even an engagement.
