Press Releases

Information from reliable organizations in the community

Dolly Day Celebration this Friday at Metropolitan Library locations

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Join us around the Metropolitan Library System for Dolly Day, a full day of special festivities in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which gives children access to free books each month!
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Operators selected for two MAPS 4 Mental Health and Addiction projects

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The Oklahoma City Council voted to select NorthCare and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as operating partners for mental health and addiction projects.
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Councilman Carter appointed to National League of Cities advocacy committee

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Oklahoma City’s Ward 1 Councilman Bradley Carter has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee.

OKC’s employee, firefighter and police officer of the year announced Tuesday

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The City of Oklahoma City and the South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club recognized three City employees for their outstanding achievements this past year.

Golden Globe winner ‘The Boy and the Heron’ opens Friday 1/19 at OKCMOA

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Recipient of the 2024 Golden Globe for Best Animated Film, Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron, opens this Friday in OKCMOA’s Noble Theater!
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Blumert joins the Center for Community Investment’s Fulcrum Fellows

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Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert is 1 of 16 leaders nationwide who have been selected to join The Center for Community Investment's 2024-2025 class of Fulcrum Fellows.

Attention Oklahoma City Utilities customers: Beware of potential scam calls

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The Oklahoma City Utilities Department is issuing a public advisory regarding a potential scam targeting customers.

Submissions open for 53rd annual Trail of Tears Art Show

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The longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma is seeking artwork for its upcoming spring event.

OKCMOA Film Society Oscar nominations party coming January 25

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OKCMOA Film Society is hosting an Oscar Nomination Party! Join us to kick off awards season with an exclusive reception, discussion, and surprise screening of a 2024 Oscar-nominated film.

New study shows OK’s tax system worsens inequality, among nation’s most unfair

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OK Policy Institute shares new study showing state tax policy widens inequality, favors wealthy.

OKC Chamber announces new officers, board members for 2024

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The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber recently announced its 2024 board of directors and officers.

City residents encouraged to prepare for arctic conditions

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With the chance of arctic conditions blowing into Oklahoma City, residents are encouraged to prepare for freezing temperatures. Here are some things you need to know.
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OKC Zoo to be closed Jan. 14-15 for inclement winter weather

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Due to the predicted winter storms and below-freezing temperatures, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden will be closed to the public on Sunday, January 14 and Monday, January 15, 2024.
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New relief program will improve storefronts for small businesses in 3 OKC neighborhoods

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Applications opened this week to help small businesses make exterior improvements to their buildings in Metro Park, Capitol Hill, and MLK.

Oklahoma landlord sued by DOJ for sexually harassing tenants

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The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Shevis “Don” Petties of Moore, Oklahoma, for sexually harassing female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act