Talk of Greenwood is a weekly window into what’s happening around the north Tulsa neighborhood.
Category: North Tulsa
Posted inSchools & Families
These young Tulsans were homeless teens. Now they’re on the other side of it, sharing how they found help and hope.
The number of youth experiencing homelessness in Tulsa is on the rise. We spoke to four about what it’s like to be unhoused — and find your footing again.
Posted inCulture
Then and now: See how Tulsa’s streets have changed through the decades
Curious what Tulsa looked like over the past century? We’ve recreated archival photos from the Museum of Tulsa History across the city’s current landscape.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Greenwood park sets sights on new $10M facility exploring Black and Indigenous history
John Hope Franklin Center kicked off its campaign to raise $10 million for a new facility highlighting the relationship between Black and Indigenous cultures.
Posted inDocumenters
Tulsa Drillers donate $12K to north Tulsa baseball league
The North Tulsa Baseball League plays at the county-owned O’Brien Park.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa Housing Authority lays groundwork for 100-plus affordable housing units at The Hilltop
The Hilltop will replace the Sunset Plaza Apartments which were demolished in 2023 after being declared a public nuisance.
Posted inBusiness
Long-awaited Black Wall Street Square development to kick off construction Friday
The housing development has weathered the sudden death of a project leader and ongoing infrastructure issues. Now, crews are ready to start building.
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 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.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa developers could breathe new life — and housing — into historic Crutchfield neighborhood
Developer Stuart McDaniel and Habitat for Humanity are tapping into Crutchfield’s potential, creating housing near downtown for working families.
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From Booker T. to the ring, north Tulsa native paves path to become pro MMA fighter
Malik Thompson’s heart once belonged to the football field. Now, after years of training, the Booker T. Washington graduate is preparing for his first pro fight.