The last two weeks of the year offer more festive events and winter entertainment opportunities than you can fit in. Downtown in December is

The United Way of Central Oklahoma is entering the final weeks of its annual fundraising campaign and could use your help in reaching its goal. This year’s goal of $17.1 million will be distributed among 113 health and human service programs at 57 Partner Agencies in the Oklahoma City area with a focus on strong families, successful kids, healthy citizens, independent living and community preparedness. These donations not only help people in need, but also produce economic va

Originally published in The Journal Record On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Oklahoma City voters will be asked to reinvest in our city through MAPS 4. By now you’ve probably heard opinions about the estimated $978 million package to fund 16 interconnected projects across the city. The projects address some tough human needs in our community with youth centers, senior wellness centers, domestic violence intervention, homelessness and mental health and addiction services, to name a few. Th

This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, a designated shopping day to support small businesses. Wedged between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the day reminds us that as we kick off our holiday shopping, local businesses have an important impact on our community and economy. Local businesses are owned by people who are part of the community – their families live, work and play here. Oklahoma City is fortunate to have a vital mix of small businesses that provide jobs to so man