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Around 200 community members gathered at the Granada for a thank-you celebration from the Algerian community with traditional food, a fashion show and gratitude for Lawrence’s embrace of the country.
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Lawrence loosened its short-term rental rules ahead of the World Cup in hopes of catching a wave of visitor demand. A couple of local hosts say it was more bust than boom.
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Algerian community members will host a free, all-ages thank-you celebration for Lawrence this weekend to honor the connections built between Algeria and Lawrence this summer.
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The camaraderie between Lawrence and Algeria may not end with the World Cup. Sister Cities Lawrence met Wednesday to discuss a possible partnership with Biskra, Algeria.
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As Algeria’s World Cup run came to an end, a small group of fans still showed their appreciation for the welcome the town has shown the team, chanting “Thank you, Lawrence,” as people exited downtown watch parties.
Kansas cleared a path for cities to let bars serve alcohol into the wee hours during the World Cup. But some Lawrence bar owners say the demand for early-morning drinking isn’t high enough to justify the extra staff and safety concerns.
To welcome Algerian visitors and make them feel at home in the charming college town, Lawrence restaurant owners offered more halal options, with some pulling pork from their menu.
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The Granada and Lucia will host free World Cup watch parties this week as both Team Algeria and Team USA advance to the round of 32.
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Team Algeria tied Austria 3-3 Saturday night, and Lawrence’s newest home team will advance to the round of 32 in the World Cup.
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The Lawrence Farmers Market began its celebrations of 50 years running by hosting the Local Food Cup, an extended market day with additional activities related to the World Cup, on Saturday.
