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Construction begins on MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center in northeast Oklahoma City
The transformation of northeast Oklahoma City kicked into higher gear Tuesday, with the official start of construction on the new MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center at NE 36th Street and Lincoln Boulevard.
05/04/2021 3:53 PM
Oklahoma City Council receives proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget
Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday received the City Manager’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which begins July 1.
05/04/2021 12:36 PM
Groundbreaking ceremony planned for MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center in northeast Oklahoma City
Join Oklahoma City civic leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the third MAPS 3 Health and Wellness Center, NE 36th Street and Lincoln Boulevard, at 1:30 p.m. May 4.
04/20/2021 9:30 AM
Better Streets, Safer City: 119 miles of resurfaced streets, 21 miles of sidewalk and more in 2020
More than half of the $261 million sales tax component of the Better Streets, Safer City program has been allocated to construction so far, with 119 miles of resurfaced streets among highlights of progress in 2020.
03/16/2021 3:50 PM
Moody’s, S&P affirm Oklahoma City’s AAA bond rating, stable outlook
Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings have each affirmed the City of Oklahoma City’s top-notch bond rating and stable long-term outlook.
03/16/2021 3:36 PM
City of OKC notifications and news release subscriptions
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01/29/2021 2:45 PM
Street crews will ring in the new year by salting Oklahoma City snow routes
Oklahoma City street crews will spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fighting ice and snow expected to move into the metro.
12/31/2020 2:28 PM
Construction of MAPS 3 OKC Convention Center complete
Construction of MAPS 3’s $288 million Oklahoma City Convention Center is complete after more than a decade of planning. The state-of-the-art facility is debt-free and elevates the OKC’s capacity for hosting meetings and conventions.
12/30/2020 10:20 AM
Oklahoma City leaders break ground on Scissortail Park’s Lower Park
Construction is under way on Scissortail Park’s 30-acre Lower Park in the heart of Oklahoma City, as civic leaders broke ground on the project Friday.
11/06/2020 3:27 PM
Oklahoma City street crews prepared for ice
Oklahoma City street crews are ready to clear the City’s snow routes if ice or snow affects driving conditions Sunday night and into early next week.
10/23/2020 3:18 PM
Groundbreaking for northeast Oklahoma City’s Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center is Oct. 28
Join Mayor David Holt, Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice and other civic leaders at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 (rescheduled from Oct. 28 due to weather) to break ground on the new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in northeast Oklahoma City.
10/23/2020 8:00 AM
City of Oklahoma City hiring across a variety of career fields
The City of Oklahoma City is hiring across a variety of career fields, with listed positions across the organization waiting for the right applicant.
10/12/2020 1:00 PM
Oklahoma City celebrates Bike to Work Day with first protected bike lanes in expanding network
Oklahoma City is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, and cyclists can enjoy the ride in a protected bike lane for the first time.
09/24/2020 2:00 PM
EMBARK adds bus shelters in Oklahoma City with ACOG air quality grant
Three new shelters at busy EMBARK bus stops and an upgraded crosswalk have been installed in northeast Oklahoma City thanks to an air quality grant.
09/09/2020 11:09 AM
Belle Isle Library renovation and expansion begins in northwest Oklahoma City
Work is beginning on the renovation and expansion of the Belle Isle Library in northwest Oklahoma City, the first major remodeling for the distinctive mid-century modern building since it opened in 1963.
08/19/2020 2:02 PM
Oklahoma City streamlines ‘streatery’ approval process for temporary outdoor restaurant, bar seating
The City of Oklahoma City has created a streamlined process for bars and restaurants to obtain the necessary permit for a “streatery”, as demand increases for temporary outdoor seating.
06/24/2020 1:02 PM
Vote on the interior color scheme for OKC Parks’ new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center
Visit okc.gov/willa by May 26 to see options and vote on the interior color scheme for OKC Parks’ new Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center in northeast Oklahoma City.
05/14/2020 2:56 PM
Construction begins on renovations at F.D. Moon Middle School
Construction is under way on the $4 million renovation of F.D. Moon Middle School in northeast Oklahoma City.
05/13/2020 4:01 PM
Oklahoma City Councilmembers Cooper, Hamon and Nice to hold Virtual Town Hall on aid for minority-owned small businesses, 4 p.m. Tuesday April 14
Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss how minority-owned small businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis can get help.
04/13/2020 1:36 PM
Apply online April 6-17 for Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program COVID-19 disaster relief funds
Starting April 6, OKC business owners may go to okcSmallBizHelp.com to apply for COVID-19 disaster relief funds from the City of Oklahoma City’s Small Business Continuity Program.
04/03/2020 12:44 PM