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Business September 1, 2023 - 6:26 pm

Blade & Timber opens at new downtown Lawrence location

by Maya Hodison

Blade & Timber Axe Throwing is back open for business in Lawrence, now with six throwing lanes housed in a new downtown location.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Business August 29, 2023 - 4:16 pm

Company that bought Allen Press is closing Lawrence plant

by Mark Potts

Eight months after purchasing longtime Lawrence printing company Allen Press, its new owner announced Tuesday that it is closing the facility at the end of October.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Food August 8, 2023 - 8:09 pm

Indian-style pizza restaurant opening in downtown Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Balhar Choong will open Pizza Palace on Wednesday, just in time for lunch and an unusual dining experience: Indian pizza.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business July 29, 2023 - 6:50 am

Espurresso Cat Cafe opening in Lawrence

by Chansi Long

After months of behind-the-scenes toiling, co-owners Brittanie Sinisgalli and Mary Costello are excited to finally open Espurresso Cat Cafe — Lawrence’s very first cat cafe. 

Business July 2, 2023 - 5:12 pm

New Lawrence clinic tailors health care to Spanish-speaking community members

by Maya Hodison

When Natalia Leistner saw a need for local medical options that cater to Spanish-speaking community members, she took action.

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. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Business June 23, 2023 - 8:14 am

Liberty Hall Video to close, shift rentals to new model; candy store to take over the space

by Chansi Long

Liberty Hall Video on Sunday will close the physical space that currently houses its hundreds of DVD cases, though movie rentals will still be available. The space at the corner of Seventh and Mass will be taken over by a new candy store.

Business June 10, 2023 - 9:57 am

Friends to open Picnic, a shop made for outdoor eating, in East Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Lou Wilson and Ryan Bowersox want to elevate your next picnic. The longtime friends and foodies have launched a picnic-inspired snack shop opening this Sunday in East Lawrence.

Hannah Allison-Natale/Contributed
Business June 7, 2023 - 2:58 pm

River Rat Print and Skate employees form union, finalize first contract

by Lawrence Times

Employees of River Rat Print and Skate finalized their first union contract Wednesday morning. The union was voluntarily recognized by the store management.

Business June 2, 2023 - 3:55 pm

Blade & Timber ax-throwing venue to return to Lawrence; owner will add mini golf, too

by Chansi Long

Matt Baysinger has a handle on what to do with his newly acquired space at 722 Massachusetts St., which formerly housed Signs of Life.

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