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Security checks and no unaccompanied minors: What to expect at Tulsa’s Juneteenth festival
Following last year’s deadly shooting, festival organizers are seeking patience as they add security measures and face less funding.
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District 1 Tulsa City Councilwoman Vanessa Hall-Harper is running for re-election. She told us why.
Vanessa Hall-Harper has represented north Tulsa on city council for the past decade. She says she’s running again because there’s still more work to be done.
Inside north Tulsa’s C’est Bon Kitchen, chef David Franklin honors his Louisiana roots
David Franklin spotted an opportunity to bring Creole and Cajun flavors to a part of Tulsa lacking sit-down restaurants. Nearly a year later, customers are flocking.
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Oklahomans will decide whether to raise minimum wage to $15. Tulsans have thoughts.
If passed June 16, State Question 832 would raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15. Tulsans making less than the proposed wage say it would make a big difference.
After 5 years, Build in Tulsa says nearly $20M investment in entrepreneurs is paying off
The nonprofit has supported more than 700 entrepreneurs and deployed nearly $20 million in capital — primarily to founders who have minimal access to funding.
‘They’re not going to sell to you.’ Why Black women have struggled to own the natural hair industry
Black women have dominated as buyers in the industry, but not on the supplier side. The only Black-owned beauty supply store in Tulsa hasn’t let that stop them.
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Tulsans can start heading to the polls Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about the June elections.
Tulsa voters can start casting ballots on the minimum wage increase and party primaries June 11. Find candidate information and answers to your election questions.
Tulsa’s neighborhood improvement program showed promising results. Now the city is making it permanent.
Three neighborhoods across the city saw investments from the initial pilot program. Applications are open for the next round.
World Cup is about to kick off. Here’s how Tulsans can get in the action.
Soccer mania is almost here. We round up the top spots to tune in, including watch parties that kick off in June.
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Relive the magic of Tulsa Tough, the city’s three-day ode to cycling
The most famous and raucous part of Tulsa Tough happens on its last day. The 2026 edition, which marked the event’s 20th, didn’t disappoint.
Make a splash with this Tulsa swimming guide: Where to find open pools and free swim lessons
YWCA Tulsa is back with its swim lessons for Hispanic children, while city and neighborhood pools are open to the public for summer.
Trio charged with stealing $780K from Tulsa Public Schools in ‘sophisticated’ fraud scheme
A 2025 audit found fraud in Tulsa Public Schools’ bond program, including improper kickback payments. District officials say they’ve taken steps to improve oversight since then.
Tulsa’s only lesbian bar rose from the ashes and embraced its LGBTQ+ roots
Under manager Val Binkley, Yellow Brick Road Pub’s public profile has surged. A 2022 fire forced the bar to close its doors, making YBR’s rebirth anything but guaranteed.