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Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Business September 4, 2024 - 4:45 pm

Demolition underway at Allen Press building in downtown Lawrence

by Photos by Tom Harper

Demolition began Wednesday on the former Allen Press buildings at 11th and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 3, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Furry booksellers make a comeback at Raven Book Store

by Tricia Masenthin

Ready to serve and slumber, a fluffy and friendly trio has settled into their respective roles at Raven Book Store in downtown Lawrence.

Meredith Moore/Contributed photo
Business July 23, 2024 - 2:03 pm

Secure Attachments, ‘your neighborhood stapler store,’ soon to open in downtown Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

A new store in downtown Lawrence will offer a novel take on a very old thing — a thing that has outlived countless other devices’ fleeting lifespans.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Community Voices July 17, 2024 - 2:15 pm

Tom Harper: Developments at 11th and Mass create excitement for historic downtown Lawrence (Column)

by Tom Harper

”Mr. Krsnich, we are counting on you to deliver a thoughtfully designed and beautiful development that will provide for the needs of our community … This project could very well be your legacy in our town,” Tom Harper writes in this column.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business July 17, 2024 - 11:45 am

Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown.

Lesley Borger, Pizza Tascio / Contributed photo
Business July 12, 2024 - 1:21 pm

Pizza Tascio closes in Lawrence after 2 years

by Maya Hodison

After two years in downtown Lawrence, the New York-style pizzeria Pizza Tascio has closed its doors.

Business July 9, 2024 - 3:51 pm

Taco Zone in downtown Lawrence closes; catering still available

by Maya Hodison

Taco Zone in downtown Lawrence has closed to focus on catering, its owners say.

Business June 25, 2024 - 12:30 pm

Rusty Taco closing its doors in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Rusty Taco, a downtown Lawrence taco franchise, is set to close its doors “indefinitely” Sunday evening.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Business June 22, 2024 - 12:08 pm

Jody’s Market, a downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, set to open in July

by Jordan Winter

Downtown Lawrence hasn’t been home to a grocery store in recent memory, but Reanna Slagle wants to close that gap. She plans to open Jody’s Market, a microgrocery store geared toward pedestrians, during the first week of July.

Lawrence news June 3, 2024 - 1:03 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider downtown transit station site boundaries, more public comment changes

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider boundaries for a downtown transit station and decide whether the city should stop maintaining recordings of general public comment.

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