Tulsa Ports says employment is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels ahead of new investments, including the controversial Inola smelter proposal.
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Greenwood’s historic buildings to get $650K upgrade thanks to federal grant
It’s the fourth time the National Park Service has given Greenwood funds to restore commercial buildings on Black Wall Street. Leaders say they need more dollars.
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Oasis planned to open a downtown grocery store in June. Tariffs and delays keep pushing it back.
Oasis Fresh Market had its eyes on a June opening date. That goal has moved back to mid-September due to tariffs, building codes and shipping obstacles.
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Manna Air Delivery files permits for 3 drone delivery bases in east Tulsa
After opening a location on Cherry Street in August, the Irish company is ready to build three more in east Tulsa. Here is where they plan to bring deliveries.
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This Tulsa group is helping women rebuild their lives after incarceration
Joining the Center for Employment Opportunities has given Tulsans a new lease on life after incarceration. That’s exactly what the program seeks to accomplish.
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Tulsa welcomes its latest Mexican-inspired coffee shop with Coffee con Pan
Siblings turned a childhood dream into Coffee con Pan, a new Tulsa shop serving up lattes and matcha alongside their favorite Mexican drinks and snacks.
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At this annual conference, Tulsa Latinas take center stage
More than 200 women packed the fourth annual Tulsa Latina Leadership Conference to gain confidence and overcome barriers in their professional lives.
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Take 2 Café celebrates 10 years with new location and bigger space in downtown Tulsa
The café, which will soon open inside the Palace Building, employs formerly incarcerated women and offers housing, addiction treatment and therapy.
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Tulsa’s data center moratorium expires this year. Here’s what might be next.
Tulsa planners are taking a close look at where data centers can be built, how far back they must be from homes and more. The moratorium lasts until Dec. 31 but could be extended.
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Staffing issues and instability lead Prism Cafe to take hiatus three years after opening
Prism Cafe has served customers from its location in The Heights since 2023. But owner Aimee Hunter says a shifting industry means it’s time to walk away — for now.
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AI is changing how Tulsa businesses advertise. Local designers aren’t giving up.
Tulsa businesses are increasingly turning to AI to create social media ads and more. Customers are noticing, as are the designers who are losing out on paid work.
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Will data centers pay off for Oklahoma communities? It depends
Oklahoma communities are considering data centers projects mainly to bring in revenue but Oklahoma State University economists say the economic impact on local areas is uncertain.