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Business March 9, 2022 - 7:10 pm

Lawrence listed as fast-growing tech hub in recent study; that could snowball, industry leader says

by Emma Bascom

Lawrence’s population of tech workers is growing fast, and a local industry leader says that could mean even bigger job growth in the near future.

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Lawrence news March 8, 2022 - 6:49 pm

Data is revealing, but new Lawrence police chief wants to examine racial disparities at the individual level

by Andrea Albright

Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart talks about racial disparities, officer credibility, police in schools, mental health and more in his first sit-down interview with the Times. Plus, get a glimpse at his photography hobby.

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Lawrence Life March 5, 2022 - 12:46 pm

Taryn Wells, 14, recognized with award for leadership in social justice projects

by Maya Hodison

Taryn Wells, 14, has earned the 2020 Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year Award for her community work and leadership in Lawrence.

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Arts & Events March 3, 2022 - 1:07 pm

Fans camp out for live Korean Pop’s rare appearance in Lawrence

by Tricia Masenthin

Dozens of Oneus fans wound down the sidewalks of Massachusetts and Seventh streets Thursday morning awaiting a rare occurrence in the Sunflower State – live K-Pop.

Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 1, 2022 - 3:28 pm

Heart transplant gives community volunteer, award recipient more time to serve people of Douglas County

by Tricia Masenthin

A new heart has given Marion Belcher, 2020 Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year, more time to help feed the community.

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Crime & Courts February 28, 2022 - 3:18 pm

Douglas County restorative justice program aims to give voice to victims, reduce juvenile reoffenses

by Andrea Albright

The Douglas County DA’s office is seeking to expand its alternatives to incarceration by establishing a restorative justice program intended to give a voice to victims and reduce recidivism.

Education February 25, 2022 - 7:22 pm

‘We have to grow the hell up,’ Eddie Glaude Jr. says at KU antiracism talk

by Mackenzie Clark

Every moment that it seems as if we’re on the cusp of change, we double down on our ugliness, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. told a crowd at the Kansas Union Friday afternoon. 

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Education February 22, 2022 - 8:33 pm

Lawrence High School journalism adviser named Kansas Master Teacher

by Lawrence Times

Barb Tholen — “life-changing” journalism adviser and graphic design teacher, whose classroom students call “a magical place” at Lawrence High School — has been named a Kansas Master Teacher. 

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Arts & Events February 21, 2022 - 3:28 pm

Live performance event invites storytellers to engage with Black history, futures

by Tricia Masenthin

A KU student’s hip-hop anthology and art installation have inspired another creative outlet for makers. Pass Me the Mic is the third iteration of Naomi Madu’s ode to the birthplace of hip-hop and a reminder of the power in telling one’s own story.

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Arts & Events February 20, 2022 - 4:20 pm

Late classical guitarist John Jervis inspires program that will offer free lessons in Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Before his death last year, John Jervis touched countless people through his classical guitar performances and lessons. One of those people has now been inspired to start a program to provide free guitar instruction to anyone with the desire to learn.

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