Dozens of cafeteria managers learned fundamentals of flavor and cooking methods this week as TPS expects to move child nutrition back in house at the end of the year.
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Manna is ready for takeoff in Tulsa. Some see drone deliveries as a sign of the city’s tech promise.
The Irish company launches its first U.S. drone deliveries on Cherry Street Wednesday. Its arrival has drawn anxiety and excitement from business leaders and residents alike.
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The University of Tulsa is cutting undergraduate tuition in half with help from major donors
After years of declining enrollment and financial challenges, TU will slash the cost of undergraduate attendance to $25,000 by next year.
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Midtown Tulsa will be represented by a new face. Where do council candidates stand on the issues?
More than 100 people filled a District 9 forum in Brookside. The trio seeking to replace Carol Bush weighed in on homelessness, economic development, public safety and more.
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Here are the costs Tulsa schools and families say come with senior year. TL;DR: It’s expensive.
From sports to parking permits to graduation announcements, families can expect to open their wallets on the regular during senior year of high school.
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No phones, more fights. Tulsa Public Schools is trying to help students better resolve conflict.
This upcoming year, TPS is rolling out a “No Fight Zone” campaign. Here’s what that will look like in practice — and why middle schoolers are a key focus.
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After a decade of promises, dirt is moving on $8.3M investment into Tulsa’s Fred Johnson Park
Tulsa officials have long vowed to reimagine the 33-acre park at 61st and Riverside. With money and plans in hand, construction is beginning and should be completed by next year.
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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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You asked, we answered: What’s happening with the ‘abandoned Marriott Hotel’ in east Tulsa
The new owners plan to convert the former hotel and water park off 41st Street and Garnett Road into housing.
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National search or nah? Councilors clamor for culture change with next Tulsa police chief.
Several councilors want a national search for the city’s top cop, but Tulsa has historically hired internally. Mayor Monroe Nichols wants a new leader in place by the time the chief retires in September.
Posted inYour Money
Everything to know about tax-free weekend in Tulsa
Tulsans pay no sales tax on certain items for one weekend in August. Here’s what to expect as back-to-school season gets into full swing.
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On pothole patrol: How Tulsa responds to those 311 requests near you
Tulsans sent in 1,000 pothole repair requests to 311 last year. It took about 3.32 days on average to get resolved — and app reports got resolved faster than email requests.