Dwain “Flip” Midget was “the loudest, most relentless and most consistent voice to ensure adequate funding for the North Peoria corridor.” A street now bears his name.
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‘Nobody should be alone’: Doula brings holistic birthing wellness center to north Tulsa
Rose Hurd remembers feeling alone and uninformed when she gave birth at age 16. That moment would eventually lead her to open With Love Births.
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Where business meets the Bible: Inside the plans for a $100M campus in north Tulsa
Plaza 210 would feature a main plaza, community garden and school on 23 acres in north Tulsa. Venture capitalist Darrel Frater is seeking dollars to make it happen.
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This initiative could bring more housing to north Tulsa. Residents still have questions.
If Tulsa wants to reach its housing goals, city officials argue, the Neighborhood Infill Overlay is a necessary tool. Not all residents are convinced.
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A mix of local flavors is on the menu at new north Tulsa food court
Pastors and business partners Scott Gordon and Ken Johnson opened Tulsa Food Court in June with the goal of offering more local options in north Tulsa.
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North Tulsans worry lack of early voting site will keep people from getting to the polls
Hundreds have signed a petition requesting another in-person early voting site to serve north Tulsa following the county election board’s move and a precinct change.
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Could north Tulsa offer clues to increasing voter turnout across Oklahoma? These organizers say yes.
Voter turnout in north Tulsa has been historically low. Outreach workers say it doesn’t have to stay that way — but candidates and parties need to overcome key obstacles ahead of a crucial fall election.
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Two years after closing, Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge makes its north Tulsa return
The coffee shop, which was once a staple on Black Wall Street from 2019 to 2024 officially reopened this week on the first floor of the Greenwood Cyber + AI Center in north Tulsa.
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What type of leader does north Tulsa need? Here’s what District 1 candidates said.
Four candidates hoping to be the next District 1 City Councilor for north Tulsa shared how they would serve in the role at a Thursday night forum. Incumbent Vanessa Hall-Harper declined to participate.
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Where do north Tulsa council candidates stand on public safety, streets and sidewalks? We break it down.
A month out from Election Day, five candidates running for Tulsa City Council District 1 addressed disparities between neighborhoods and what it will take to reduce crime.
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Don Thompson bore witness to Tulsa history. Now his photography is in the spotlight at Hulett Collection.
Don Thompson captured the impact of urban renewal policies on Greenwood. A Cherry Street gallery puts the 88-year-old photographer on center stage through September.
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New Grocery Box mural pays homage to north Tulsa’s past with a nod to the present and future
The mural features old icons like Cooper’s Produce and Pete’s BBQ. Grocery store officials say it also highlights the resilience of the neighborhood.