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The City of Lawrence is doling out $1.2 million from its sales tax coffers for affordable housing and housing-adjacent projects. New this year will be a community educator to help renters learn their rights.
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The co-directors of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the 18th annual menorah lighting event Thursday — a number of special significance for the Jewish community.
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Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season. Happy holidays!
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Lucas Fearn, a senior at Free State High School, was recognized Wednesday with a high honor from the American Red Cross: the organization’s Lifesaving Award.
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Tibetan monks are working to create an Interfaith World Peace Mandala at the Lawrence Arts Center. Many of the world’s major religions will be represented in the 5-foot mandala.
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The young artists of Van Go rang jingle bells on Saturday evening to commence their annual holiday art show and sale.
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Lawrence city commissioners heard from more than 50 community members Tuesday, most asking them to hit pause on the updated land development code. Ultimately, they voted to approve the update.
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Lawrence community members gathered at the library Sunday for a taste of Palestinian culture and a visit from an all-female dance troupe.
Fans of Kansas football gathered to ring in the season, which will begin with the Jayhawks’ matchup against Lindenwood Thursday evening.
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Downtown Lawrence celebrated the upcoming KU football season with a kickoff party Saturday evening.
