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Inside OKC / November 6, 2025

Dedication marks a new chapter in OKC’s civil rights legacy

Thousands gathered in downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at the intersection of North Robinson Avenue and West Main Street to dedicate the Clara Luper National Sit-In Plaza—a new landmark honoring Clara Luper and the original 13 students who sat down at a segregated lunch counter in 1958 at Katz Drug Store downtown.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / July 22, 2025

OKC gears up to stage Olympic events for LA28

As we count down the three-year mark until the LA 28 Olympic Games, excitement is rising not only in Los Angeles but also right here in greater Oklahoma City. The Olympic spirit is set to shine brightly in our community, as we prepare to stage softball and canoe slalom competitions, underscoring Oklahoma City's commitment to sports excellence and community engagement.

By Chamber Staff
Inside OKC / July 18, 2025

Parking meter turns 90: It all started in OKC

Ninety years ago this week, Oklahoma City introduced a small sidewalk device that revolutionized downtown areas everywhere. On July 16, 1935, the first parking meter, Park-O-Meter No. 1, was installed at First Street and Robinson Avenue in downtown OKC. It charged a nickel for an hour.

By Lynzee Misseldine
VeloCity Q&A / December 11, 2018
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