Talk of Greenwood is a weekly window into what’s happening around the north Tulsa neighborhood.
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Posted inCulture
Tulsa’s MLK Jr. Day parade to host 125+ participants as Freedmen descendants join the flock
Tulsa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade is the third-largest in the nation. They expect this year to deliver on a “New Day, Same Dream” motto.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa hopes sending mental health pros to 911 calls will save lives. We rode along.
Specialized teams trained by therapists help Tulsans in crisis access resources. Here’s an up-close look at how it works on the ground.
Posted inCulture
Through new children’s book, father-son duo work to bridge gap between deaf and hearing kids
University of Tulsa basketball player KJ Martin Jr. became fluent in sign language at an early age. By publishing “Kasey’s Outdoor Adventure,” he hopes others will do the same.
Posted inGovernment
As need grows, Tulsa Animal Services pins hopes on new clinic set to open in 2026
Staff are stretched thin at Tulsa’s city shelter. Leaders hope a new facility will help — but they will still need more resources to address rising numbers of strays.
Posted inHealth
Flu cases in Tulsa are rising and show little signs of slowing down
Health officials say it’s still a good idea to get the flu vaccine, even as the new subvariant may make it less effective.
Posted inSchools & Families
A ‘jewel’ for north Tulsa: TPS Parent Resource Center connects families with critical resources
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
A different kind of sleigh ride: Tulsa motorcycle crew delivers toys to Dream Center
Tulsa Big Wheels dedicated its annual toy run to Tracy Willis, the fiancee of one of its leaders who died last year.
Posted inHealth
The Grinch of holiday illnesses is making a return. Here’s how to avoid norovirus.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
Posted inYour Money
What in the TIF? This is how Tulsa uses taxes to fund development projects.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.
Posted inBusiness
Growth is the name of the game for Tulsa’s job market, outpacing OKC
AI and tariffs will certainly impact the state and local economy. But experts don’t expect job and population growth to slow down in Tulsa.
Posted inBusiness
Greenwood Legacy Corp. has been surrounded by controversy. Now it has a new leader.
Known for his troubleshooting abilities, new Greenwood Legacy executive director John E. Hall brings decades of housing experience to the role.