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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is pleased to announce that the construction along the Turner Turnpike between mile marker 202 and 208 is complete, four months ahead of schedule, due to advanced construction and engineering techniques. The construction wrapped up just in time for the coming holiday season.

The Citizen Potawatomi Gift Shop is a one-stop shop for all your 2018 holiday needs. In addition to Cultural Heritage Center memorabilia, you can find unique home decor, accessories, children’s items and apparel that will make great gifts.

This frigid weather calls for fuzzy blankets, hot cocoa (with marshmallows) and staying inside to watch your favorite Netflix movies. Check out this perfect movie list, which we’ve created just for you to binge-watch during these chilly days:

It’s the spookiest time of the year, which means Halloween is right around the corner. If you’re looking for a Halloween costume, party décor or simply some fun DIY ideas to celebrate the season, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma has the items you need.

Tired of eating at over-populated chain restaurants? Try these hidden Oklahoma gems that can’t be found anywhere else.

The fourth-annual Open Streets is approaching soon in south OKC. It is a free local health and wellness project sponsored by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department’s Wellness Now coalition, Oklahoma’s Credit Union and the Substance Use Prevention Alliance.

With students back in the classroom, sports and other extracurricular activities, including the Special Olympics, are kicking back up. Special Olympics Oklahoma has a number of events lined up for individuals with disabilities to participate in this fall and winter. From bocce and bowling to basketball and volleyball, there’s something for every single athlete.

From cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and color changes to holidays filled with family and friends, there are many reasons to look forward to fall.

Rebuilding Together Tulsa has worked diligently for over 20 years to fix the local community. The nonprofit started with a few volunteers in a parking lot and now has eight full-time employees in a new location with a new name: Revitalize T-Town.

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of a community and has an unusually close understanding of the community they serve. This trusting relationship enables the worker to be a liaison, link and intermediary between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

Oklahoma City restaurant Nonesuch has been selected by Bon Appetit as America’s Best New Restaurant in 2018. With less than a year in the marketplace, Nonesuch is quickly becoming a destination for OKC foodies. Nonesuch features New American cuisine, and the 22-seat space on 803 N. Hudson has options for everyone.

It’s hard to believe in the next year or so Gen Z will enter the workforce. Gen Z was born between 1996 and 2018 and is the on-the-go generation that will have you trying to keep up.

Some positions require you to master the balancing act while quickly changing from hat to hat. If you find yourself in this position, here are some practical tactics you can implement to make jumping from project to project as painless as possible:

Emerson Elementary School is the first public Montessori school in Oklahoma. The Montessori method of teaching focuses on a self-paced model with emphasis on hands-on activities that help students develop skills. According to Stephanie Jones, a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher, it’s not a “one-size-fits-all approach.”

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation will host the second annual Wzhitawen (He/She Prepares) Native American College and Career Fair at FireLake Arena on Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. Over 50 booths from local and out-of-state colleges, universities, tribal education departments, U.S. military representatives and other scholarship-granting entities will be represented.

We all know the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but when the reality of the work day starts, many are in such a hurry they end up just grabbing a cup of joe.

The Oklahoma Youth Hunting Program (OYHP) is a nonprofit organization of sportsmen and sportswomen dedicated to introducing 12 to 17-year-old non-hunters to the sport of whitetail deer hunting and Oklahoma’s outdoors.

It’s officially the dog days of summer and staying cool is everyone’s top priority. Whether you’re spending time with the family or planning a lunch outing, don’t let the heat get you down.

Whether you’re heading to Turner Falls or the backyard, these games are guaranteed to create hours of family bonding. Plus, they won’t take too much room in your camping bag.

When it comes to driving safety, there’s no room for mistakes on Oklahoma’s roads, highways and turnpikes.

Oklahomans are a talented and diverse workforce, but how healthy are Oklahoma workplaces? Practices like getting active, eating better and quitting tobacco help employees become healthier. Simple swaps for healthier food, encouraging physical activity and maintaining a tobacco-free property reduce health care costs and create engaged employees.

Volunteers are a critical part of organizations that help fellow Oklahomans and our furry friends. If you’re wanting to give back to the community and looking for ways to volunteer, here are a few great places to check out:

Tulsa will be opening a new riverfront park called Gathering Place on Sept. 8. With many great attractions like the Chapman Adventure Playground, the Williams Lodge and elegant dining at the ONEOK Boathouse, there certainly won’t be a shortage of fun things to do for the entire family.

Do you struggle to find a podcast you can relate to? Here are 10 podcasts every Tulsan can benefit from:

No matter where you’re spending the summer, we’ve got a list of the best books to transport you into a new world:

Out of over 100 cities around the world, Tulsa received one of three awards for service from Cities of Service, a nonprofit bringing together local governments to find data-driven solutions to problems. Tulsa’s Urban Data Pioneers and Mayor G.T. Bynum were presented with the award by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.

For many years, the life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome was only in the mid-30s. Today, these individuals are living to be 60+ years old and are living fuller, more independent lives. The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) is giving these individuals the tools to do just that.

When creating documents and marketing materials, it’s easy to think “I have this much space to work with, why not fill all of it?” While this often makes sense, it can really hinder your message.

Looking for a way to unwind? ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos are sweeping the internet, offering an unexpected pleasant, tingly sensation to viewers.

In response to Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge, the City of OKC and the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) submitted a proposal on criminal justice reform, focusing on diversion of high-need/low-risk individuals. Knowing the effectiveness of community health workers, the proposal suggests engagement within the system to connect individuals to resources, reducing recidivism and overcrowding.

Marketing and promotion for movies have been integrated into our daily lives, from an increase in TV advertising and brand partnerships to paid influencers.