MAPS 4 stadium a step to restart OKC soccer ‘from scratch’
The new owners of the team formerly known as the Energy are banking on the new multimillion dollar stadium and a resurgence in interest for soccer in OKC.
Bricktown readies for major development, local outreach
Downtown OKC's Bricktown District is preparing for some massive construction project disruptions by strengthening local promotion and community messaging.
OKC Starbucks workers join Christmas Eve nationwide strike
OKC Starbucks workers joined Starbucks Workers United’s nationwide strike on Christmas Eve over unfair labor practices (ULPs) by the corporation.
Starbucks union workers vote 98% to authorize strike
Union members working at Starbucks (SBUX) turned in an overwhelming 98% vote to authorize a strike. No date has been set so far as negotiations continue.
Peace between labor and future new arena operators? Maybe.
The new Downtown arena hasn’t even broken ground yet, but the City is already taking steps to avoid labor disputes and operational complications once it opens.
Could a land value tax ease the housing crisis in Okla City?
Some advocates say that a land value tax could ease the housing crisis, but statewide investor-sponsored legislation makes it all but impossible in OKC.
OKC Starbucks workers and supporters rally at sip-in event
Starbucks baristas and friends held a “sip-in” Wednesday at the OKC 23rd and Robinson location rallying to get the corporation to negotiate in good faith.
Norman Natural Grocers store picketed in response to union-busting
A picket was organized outside the Natural Grocers store in Norman Friday afternoon in response to union-busting and firings after their union victory.
Workers at Norman Starbucks store win union election
Norman Starbucks workers at the 36th and Robinson store won their union election on Thursday overwhelmingly in a 12-1 victory.
Saturn Grill mines success from consistency
The beloved Saturn Grill in Nichols Hills hasn't changed much over decades, and that's just the way diners and Greg Elwell like it.
Starbucks crew in west Norman petitions for union vote
Workers at the Starbucks store in west Norman successfully voted on Thursday to petition the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a union vote.
Massive OKANA resort project on track, now booking for April
The mammoth, $400 million OKANA resort project is readying for a public unveiling in April. We visited the site with project leaders. Here's an inside look.
‘I was sad’ says Jabee about closing Eastside Pizza House
Low sales and a tough autumn season spelled the end -- at least temporarily -- for Eastside Pizza House, said co-owner Jabee Williams.
Spark expansion moves restaurant beyond park fare
Our food columnist Greg Elwell takes another look at Spark Restaurants' offerings as they expand into two more locations in the metro.
Okla governor delays putting SQ 832 on the ballot until 2026
Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order on Wednesday assigning the SQ 832 minimum wage increase state question to the 2026 primary elections.
