Category Archives: Local news

East Meets West on a sunny afternoon in Tulsa

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Emily

A crowd of Route 66 supporters gathered Friday afternoon next to the Arkansas River to witness the dedication of the long-anticipated “East Meets West” sculpture. The sculpture, whose installation we have chronicled on this blog over the past few weeks, depicts … Continue reading →

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Odds and ends

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Emily

A few tidbits of news from Route 66 here in Tulsa: 1. The traffic circle at 11th and Elgin is finished, and 11th Street is open in both directions, so following Route 66 should be much easier for eastbound travelers. … Continue reading →

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The perks of good citizenship

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Emily

Attention, Tulsa: If you vote today, there’s coffee in it for you. Several local businesses are offering discounts and/or freebies if you show your “I Voted” sticker. So far, we’ve heard about the following offers when you bring in your … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget to vote!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Emily

Tomorrow is Election Day, but early voting started Friday in Tulsa. If you would like to vote today, you can go to the Tulsa County Election Board office at 555 N. Denver before 6 p.m. to cast your ballot. If … Continue reading →

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A view from the bridge

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Emily

A few weeks ago, we posted pictures of part of the “East Meets West” sculpture that’s being installed on Route 66 here in Tulsa. On Thursday morning, the remaining pieces of the sculpture arrived at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza. Workers … Continue reading →

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Care Cards are coming!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Emily

The Campbell Hotel is proud to be one of nearly 200 local businesses participating in Family & Children’s Services’ Care Card program. Care Cards are a fundraiser for Family & Children’s Services. They cost $50 each and go o sale … Continue reading →

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Foolish Things on Route 66

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Emily

NOTE: We are delaying this week’s National Register feature to bring you an entry on a new business in a historic building. If you find this entry interesting, stay tuned; our next National Register article involves coffee, too. A new … Continue reading →

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