Ahead of the Aug. 25 election, current and former Tulsa City Council District 1 residents laid out what they think the district needs from its next representative.
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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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This neighborhood group is urging Black Tulsans to talk about mental health
Northside Neighbors wants to normalize conversations about mental health. Over the next five months, its campaign will feature in-person events and social media callouts.
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Where do District 1 candidates stand on reparations and representing all of north Tulsa? We asked.
All five candidates agreed they would be a voice for all of District 1. They also laid out differing visions for what reparations can and should look like for Tulsans.
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Longtime Tulsa community advocate Dwain ‘Flip’ Midget honored with street renaming
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.
Posted inGovernment
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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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.