Where to Watch the Olympics in OKC
Superbowl Sunday is Feb. 11 this year, and OKC has dozens of great spots where you and your friends can cheer on your favorite team! Family-Friendly Louie’s Bar & Grill With a handful of OKC
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Where to Watch the Olympics in OKC
Superbowl Sunday is Feb. 11 this year, and OKC has dozens of great spots where you and your friends can cheer on your favorite team! Family-Friendly Louie’s Bar & Grill With a handful of OKC
Oklahoma City’s top rankings and accolades
This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. Oklahoma City is not just a capital city but a thriving hub of opportunity and quality living. In recent years, our vibrant metropolis has garnered attention for its robust job market, affordable living costs, promising real estate opportunities and rich cultural offerings. As we reflect on the achievements just…
Plaza District’s LIVE! On the Plaza celebrates art, music and community
This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. The Oklahoma City Plaza District is a space of bustling activity consumed with the arts, local businesses and community engagement, all occurring along NW 16th Street. The Plaza District is home to galleries, studios, shops, venues, dining and drinking experiences, theatres and more. The district thrives on community engagement,…
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Oklahoma City recognized as best-run large city in the U.S. by WalletHub study
This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. Managing a city, especially a large one, requires balancing diverse public interests with limited resources. Leaders must make critical decisions about essential services, budget allocations and local tax rates. One effective way to measure the effectiveness of local leadership is by assessing a city’s operating efficiency — how well…
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Bricktown Canal celebrates 25th anniversary
Editor’s Note: This originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. Downtown Oklahoma City is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bricktown Canal this week. The Bricktown Canal anniversary celebration will be the first of many Independence-themed events during the week. Fireworks at the Flagpole, an event hosted by the Bricktown Association and the Oklahoma Opry featuring live music from…
Press conference details OKC’s involvement in 2028 LA Olympics
Editor’s Note: This story originally ran on VeloCityOKC.com. At a press conference held last week, Mayor David Holt and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Chair Teresa Rose provided further details about OKC’s role in hosting canoe slalom and women’s softball events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The move builds on the city’s decades-long commitment to…
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Staying competitive in tourism
The Chamber is supporting an effort to increase the City’s hotel tax to provide more funds for the promotion of Oklahoma City as a visitor destination. – “The improvements made in this community over the past 30 years have created a dynamic destination for meetings and tourism,” said Christy Gillenwater, president of the Chamber. “Unfortunately, the…
