Bobby Eaton Sr. was known for advocating for north Tulsa and was arrested in the 1960s protesting a whites-only cafe.
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Downtown Tulsa’s Legacy Park is going to the dogs! New Arts District dog park coming soon.
Tulsa agencies partnered to create an urban dog park in the current Legacy Park space at 102 N. Main St.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa taps non-law enforcement leaders to address root causes of violence in north side
As violent crime trends down, city officials are focusing on hotspots in north Tulsa. Their plan? Increasing mentorship and mental health services.
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Angel Spears lost her son to gun violence at Tulsa Juneteenth festival. She wants the city to do more in 2026.
Tulsa’s 2025 Juneteenth festival may be most remembered for its tragic ending. A year after Isaiah Knight was shot and killed, his mother and event organizers are still grappling with the aftermath.
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How Ariel Faulk turned motherhood into a support group for Black moms in Tulsa
Ariel Faulk created Black Moms of Tulsa as a safe space for new and experienced moms to build community and share resources.
Posted inGovernment
Old Tulsa housing covenants can derail home construction. The city can’t stop it.
If a neighbor does not want you to make additions to your home, an older housing covenant could lead to legal challenges.
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Don Ross, Tulsa lawmaker and civil rights champion, dies at 85
Ross served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for two decades, helping to secure funding for the Greenwood Cultural Center and Gilcrease Expressway.
Posted inBusiness
Downtown Tulsa’s The Boxyard will close its doors after a decade of ups and downs
Tenants of The Boxyard were told to vacate after a stream of late-night violence in the area. The venue also suffered from pandemic-era closures.
Posted inSchools & Families
After 12-hour session, Tulsa school board rejects proposal to cut special education staff
The proposed reduction would have netted 12 fewer positions to save around $800,000. Emotional speeches from longtime employees swayed the board Friday.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
‘Just the beginning’: North Tulsa leaders celebrate next chapter of Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton
A historic hospital building in Greenwood has been restored into an entrepreneurship hub for Tulsans seeking ways to build their businesses.
Posted inYour Money
Shrinkflation? Your favorite grocery brands have different price tags around Tulsa.
As shoppers pay more for less, Tulsans are searching for the best deal. We went to six stores to find out who is charging what.
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New report ranks Tulsa among worst cities in the country for ozone pollution
Tulsa County received an F for ozone air pollution and a C for particle pollution. A forecasted El Niño could make things worse this summer.