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.
Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods.
The Myriad Gardens Foundation and Scissortail Park Foundation have named Michelle Furrer as the new president and CEO of both organizations, effective March 1, 2025.
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt shared preliminary architectural renderings of the new arena during his seventh annual State of the City address, which drew a sold-out crowd. The venue will be a state-of-the-art NBA arena and entertainment center.
The State Suppliers Expo is returning to Oklahoma City this August, offering the only in-person opportunity of the year for businesses to network with state agencies and learn how to navigate Oklahoma’s procurement system.
Thunder fans packed the streets of downtown Tuesday to celebrate Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship with a parade that turned the city into a sea of blue and orange. Chants, cheers and confetti filled the air as the Thunder’s title run became a moment of history—one shared by a city that has stood with its team from the beginning.
