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Hannah Loub/Lawrence Times
Business March 7, 2026 - 3:29 pm

F-Mart has closed, but plans are in the works for an Afro-Asian shop to help fill a cultural gap in Lawrence

by Hannah Loub

The closing of F-Mart, Lawrence’s sole Asian grocery store, has highlighted a gap in Asian representation in Lawrence but opened up the opportunity for a new Afro-Asian concept.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Business February 28, 2026 - 1:31 pm

Lawrence to get more fun and games with two new arcades, mini golf

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence folks wondering what to do on a Saturday night will soon have a few more options with two forthcoming arcades and phosphorescent mini golf.

Business February 24, 2026 - 11:32 am

Bakery in west Lawrence announces impending closure

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrencians with sweet teeth still have a few days to order from Smallcakes, a locally owned bakery in west Lawrence, before its upcoming closure.

Business January 22, 2026 - 3:43 pm

City of Lawrence adds extra parking in the middle of 9th Street amid construction

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is adding temporary parking spaces in the middle of Ninth Street to help customers access businesses affected by construction for the Jayhawk Watershed Project.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business January 19, 2026 - 5:50 pm

New Lawrence birthing center, nearing completion, aims to offer personalized care

by Maya Hodison

A new birthing center in Lawrence will combine two midwifery practices under one roof to offer holistic care to locals wanting a natural birth.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business January 18, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Downtown Lawrence to welcome a baby boutique, bid farewell to a pizza joint and more updates

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Downtown Lawrence is welcoming a new baby boutique and recently lost a pizza place, and a coffee shop is doubling down on its brick and mortar location after closing its mobile trailer.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 9, 2026 - 4:35 pm

‘This shop will fail’: ECM leadership hopes new punk bookstore will be lightning rod to get community in the door

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

If Lawrencians are going to confuse the Ecumenical Campus Ministries for a church, executive director Jessie Duke at least wants it to seem like a wild one. That’s why she opened a punk, anarchist bookstore in the building.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business December 31, 2025 - 5:54 pm

Empire Bar & Billiards to move after decadelong tenure; new concept to fill old location

by Lawrence Times

Empire Bar & Billiards announced Wednesday that the pool hall will move locations this week, and its old spot will host a new mystery concept.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business December 9, 2025 - 10:56 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves changes to Jayhawk watershed budget; 9th Street to close through summer

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence City Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $4.82M increase to the budget and change in construction plans that will lead to a portion of Ninth Street being closed through the summer.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business December 8, 2025 - 5:35 pm

City staff to recommend closing parts of 9th Street through summer; commission to consider

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

City staff members are recommending portions of Ninth Street stay closed for construction through the summer without opening for the World Cup. City commissioners on Tuesday will consider an extra $4.8M expense related to the project.

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