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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business September 28, 2023 - 8:50 pm

Camping, vandalism are hot topics at Downtown Lawrence Inc. candidate forum

by Mackenzie Clark & August Rudisell

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Thursday answered questions touching on issues that are key to many members of Downtown Lawrence Inc.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 23, 2023 - 9:47 pm

Photos: Downtown Lawrence holds first Mid Summer Night on Mass

by August Rudisell

Lawrence community members — and many of their four-legged friends — headed downtown Friday for the first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Business June 22, 2023 - 9:28 pm

Get to know Andrew Holt, new director of Downtown Lawrence Inc.

by Mackenzie Clark

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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2023 - 1:38 pm

Mid Summer Night on Mass to feature block party, restaurant specials and more

by Chansi Long

Specific details about Lawrence’s first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass are solidifying: face painting by Purple Palette, a street juggling show called Dingus’ Showcase, and a block party outside the Bourgeois Pig are some highlights.  

Derek Mecca
Arts & Events May 22, 2023 - 5:16 pm

Downtown Lawrence’s Summer Sidewalk Sale moving to June evening as Mid Summer Night on Mass

by Lawrence Times

Downtown Lawrence Inc. is making big changes to its traditional annual sidewalk sale. The new Mid Summer Night on Mass will move the fun to the evening hours on June 23.

Arts & Events December 1, 2022 - 1:23 pm

Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returning to downtown Lawrence Saturday

by Lawrence Times

Horses and their riders will return to the streets of downtown Lawrence Saturday for the 29th annual Old-Fashioned Lawrence Christmas Parade.

August Rudisell
Business November 18, 2022 - 5:28 pm

Downtown Lawrence Inc. director to step down; search for new leader begins

by Mackenzie Clark

Sally Zogry, director of Downtown Lawrence Inc., is stepping down from the position she has held for nearly a decade.

Arts & Events November 1, 2022 - 2:22 pm

Clowns, gowns, and ghouls: Costumed families flock to Mass Street for Halloween trick-or-treating

by Jordan Winter

On Halloween night, Lawrence families showed off their cute, creepy, and creative costumes during downtown trick-or-treating. The event was held from 5 p.m. until all the candy ran out.

Business October 28, 2022 - 1:58 pm

Archibowls to close; India Palace plans expansion

by Chansi Long

Despite a recent outpouring of public support, Sarah Busse will be closing Archibowls on Monday because the location has been leased to another local restaurant. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business October 6, 2022 - 2:39 pm

‘The buzz is amazing’: KU football hype is energizing Lawrence, boosting business

by Chansi Long

The Kansas Jayhawks football team is 5-0, ranked 19th in the AP poll and angling for its first postseason bowl game appearance since 2008. And the team’s surprising success on the field is rippling through the community.

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