Tulsa churches are expanding beyond their congregations, answering a call to develop their unused land for community spaces, youth sports and housing.
Tag: North Tulsa
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa City Council rejects conflict of interest claims, authorizes sale of former Rudisill Library
The economic arm of the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce intends to use the building as an entrepreneurial hub.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
2 murals, 1 phone booth: New north Tulsa art installation seeks to inspire and educate
The $40,000 project seeks to bring visitors to north Tulsa to learn about the legacy of businesses that used to adorn Apache Street.
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After months of preparation, Black Wall Street Chamber unveils new strategic plan
As part of its relaunch, the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce plans to focus on historical preservation, community wellbeing and economic development.
Posted inCulture
‘If they could see me now:’ Almead Hill Stutts celebrates 33 years of north Tulsa barbecue
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m all dinners and pounds chicken, baby back ribs, bologna, links and slabs will be $15 tax included, except for its beef brisket.
Posted inCulture
Tulsa breaks ground on $3.5M biking, walking trails at Gilcrease Museum
Once completed, the trails will connect Tulsans to more than 400 acres of outdoor space at Gilcrease Museum.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
She is known as Mama Joyce. Now north Tulsan has a new title: ‘Mother of the Year.’
Not one to seek the spotlight, Joyce Smith-Williams says her work and life as a caregiver is representative of all mothers.
Posted inCulture
40 years into ministry, Ray Owens is still answering God’s call at Tulsa’s Metropolitan Baptist
Ray Owens has led the north Tulsa church through tremendous growth and a global pandemic. The 20-year journey has come with a lot of sacrifice and learning.
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A new path to affordable homeownership opens in north Tulsa’s Flat Rock Ridge development
The new neighborhood in north Tulsa aims to lower barriers to homeownership with payment assistance, incentives, construction and community investment.
Posted inSchools & Families
March tornado didn’t just shut down Tulsa Tech campus. It wiped out day care for 40 families.
Tulsa Tech officials are promising to rebuild the Peoria Campus, which suffered severe damage. But it will take at least two years to finish the job.
Posted inGovernment
In Tulsa’s newest housing investment, which communities could benefit the most? Developers chime in
As city officials figure out where to spend $47 million in housing investment, Tulsans say they don’t want underinvested parts of the city forgotten.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tornado recovery continues in Tulsa as city offers financial assistance to residents
Tulsa is offering emergency financial assistance and debris collection for northside residents impacted by the early March storm.