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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business January 10, 2024 - 1:19 pm

Future unclear for Cielito Lindo after fire that destroyed downtown building

by Cuyler Dunn

Lourdes Perez Rojo said her children didn’t ask Santa for any toys for Christmas. Instead, the partial owner of Cielito Lindo said her kids asked for only one thing: their favorite restaurant back.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Environment January 9, 2024 - 5:07 pm

More harsh weather to come after two-day snowstorm, aggressive winds hit Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence is preparing for more winter weather to come after at least 3 to 8 inches of snow settled Tuesday combined with heavy winds.

Lawrence news January 2, 2024 - 9:04 pm

Commissioners approve plan for steering committee to help choose site for downtown Lawrence bus station

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-0 to approve the creation of a steering committee that will help the city pick a spot for an improved downtown bus station. 

Courtesy of Ramen Bowls
Business January 2, 2024 - 6:04 pm

Ramen Bowls moving to a bigger downtown Lawrence location – again

by Mackenzie Clark

Ramen Bowls, a downtown Lawrence noodle restaurant, will soon enter its third chapter. It’s set to move into a bigger space next month.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business December 28, 2023 - 5:42 pm

North Lawrence leather, shoe repair shop to temporarily relocate after fire

by Maya Hodison

About five months after a destructive fire, a North Lawrence shoe repair shop will temporarily move into a building just outside of downtown in East Lawrence.

Food June 25, 2023 - 4:20 pm

Fiesta Cancún in downtown Lawrence wants to make diners feel like family

by Chansi Long

Carlos Mendez, who owns Fiesta Cancún with his family, said he wanted the new restaurant on Mass Street to reflect his family’s “cultural duality,” highlighting their Mexican heritage and American influence. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business June 13, 2023 - 6:59 pm

Developer seeks tax breaks to redevelop old Borders building in downtown Lawrence

by Caroline Zimmerman & Mackenzie Clark

First Management Inc. is seeking tax breaks from the city to remodel the long-vacant former Borders bookstore building in downtown Lawrence into corporate headquarters. 

Business May 29, 2023 - 1:18 pm

Jungle House to take root in new downtown Lawrence location

by Caroline Zimmerman

The owners of Jungle House are in the process of moving the store from its current building in East Lawrence to a new downtown location that’s set to open Wednesday.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Business May 23, 2023 - 5:35 pm

Signs of Life soon to close its doors in downtown Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Signs of Life, a bookstore, espresso bar and art gallery that has been a longtime fixture in downtown Lawrence, is closing this month, the store has announced.

Lawrence news March 23, 2022 - 11:22 am

Two downtown parking lots to close Monday for restriping

by Lawrence Times

Two parking lots in downtown Lawrence will be closed during the day Monday to be restriped, according to an updated city news release.

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