Oklahoma City

OF+MO & Universal's Traineeship Program on 'Twisters' Film

Monday, March 25, 2024

The Oklahoma Film & Music Office (OF+MO) and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group wrapped up a new traineeship program on Oklahoma’s latest film set, "Twisters." This initiative, in collaboration with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, was announced during the production of the new summer event movie, "Twisters," from Universal Pictures and

2024: A year of progress for MAPS 4

Friday, March 15, 2024

This year many of the dreams of MAPS 4 will become reality. Oklahoma City voters overwhelmingly approved the $968 million revitalization plan in 2019, but nothing has been easy since. The pandemic of 2020 triggered economic disruptions, skyrocketing construction costs and crippling inflation, all major obstacles to completing the long list of projects

Rolling Thunder Book Bus rolls into Rogers Middle School, spreading literacy and smiles

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Earlier this week, Rogers Middle School buzzed with excitement as Oklahoma City Thunder basketball players walked the halls, bringing with them not just the thrill of the game but also the joy of reading. As part of an all-day school takeover, players Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins, participated in a heartwarming initiative

Downtown OKC's Mural Grant Program transforming urban spaces

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, a nonprofit community development and downtown management organization, stands behind the flourishing downtown Oklahoma City. One of its initiatives, the Mural Grant Program, has played an essential role in advocating for creativity and culture, assisting in the city earning a well-deserved spot in USA Today's Best City

Ma Der Lao Kitchen: Growing Oklahoma City's culinary scene with Chef Jeff

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Chef Jeff Chanchaleune's culinary journey is not just boosting Oklahoma City’s recognition on the national scale; it’s introducing the vibrant culture and flavors of Laos to the palates of Oklahoma City residents. Growing up immersed in the restaurant industry alongside his chef father, Jeff revealed a personal connection to Ma Der Lao –

Teacher Pipeline programs provide more teachers and an even bigger impact beyond the classroom

Monday, March 4, 2024

Workforce shortages pose a pervasive challenge across diverse industries nationwide, yet the education sector faced this issue well before the pandemic. Today, school districts everywhere are working to find solutions to put high-quality teachers in classrooms with limited resources. Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation has implemented some

Downtown OKC Partnership's Green Team: Elevating Downtown Excellence

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Oklahoma City’s Green Team, an initiative of Downtown OKC Partnership, is a dedicated force of downtown ambassadors dedicated to keeping our downtown OKC safe and clean. As the city thrives, the Green Team plays a pivotal role in realizing the importance of the Business Improvement District (BID). You can read this entire article on VeloCityOKC.com.

New tenants announced for Convergence and Topping Out celebrated

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

It was a historic day for Oklahoma City and specifically the burgeoning Innovation District as earlier this month Convergence hosted its Topping Out Ceremony. Convergence is a mixed-used development located in the heart of the Innovation District that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, diversity and advanced technology. The 230,000-square-foot
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