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Lawrence City Commission names downtown cultural district

Lawrence City Commission names downtown cultural district

When Abby Petrulis visits Massachusetts Street, she’s on the lookout for something unique and exciting, like a quirky shop, vintage store or one-of-a-kind restaurant. “It’s always alive. There’s always something going on,” she said. “There’s simply no place like it.” Petrulis, a freshman from Olathe, is one of many who feel this way. It’s a [...]

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David Cohen (left) and Nike Kleiger (right) the founders behind Livin Elite clothing brand.

Two students start their own t-shirt company

These two seniors planned for a year before launching their new clothing company called Livin Elite.

Businesses downtown have seen their business increase as the economy continues to improve.

Massachusetts Street businesses benefit from the economy and new places that have opened

A number of businesses are seeing an increase in profits and continue to thrive

Students shouting in excitement on Mass. St. after Kansas basketball beat Missouri in overtime Saturday afternoon. After the game Mass. St. flooded with celebrating people.

Crowds pack Massachusetts Street businesses after Saturday’s game

Lines outside of bars and packed restaurants showed the increase in downtown business.

Papa Keno's Pizzeria will reopen under new management this spring. The pizzeria has had bad publicity in recent years, but the new ownership hopes to turn the restaurant around.

Turning Papa Keno’s reputation around

New owner Brandon Graham hopes of erasing the pizzeria’s past of bad publicity of the previous owner failing to pay employees.

Channing Taylor, senior from Wichita, works on a new piece of jewelry Wednesday afternoon. Taylor has been selling her jewelry on Etsy.

Etsy provides market for vintage items

Students buy and sell original crafts on this retail website.

Downtown Mexican restaurants strive to be unique

With all the successful Mexican food on Massachusetts St., Tapas opens in hopes to stand out

Deputy secretary of agriculture visits the Merc

Kathleen Merrigan was in Lawrence Thursday to discuss local farming.

Local pizzeria Papa Keno's cleared up the legal trouble it was in earlier this year. The restaurant is still open for business.

Ovens still hot at Papa Keno’s

After filing for bankruptcy, the local pizzeria has settled its debts.

Get ready to shop at the annual sidewalk sale

Increased discounts bring flocks of early-bird shoppers to downtown.

Lawrence’s landlord: a developer’s story

Doug Compton, owner of First Management, has helped guide Lawrence’s development for the last 30 years.

Difficult counterfeit money detection at local bars

Differentiating fake from real dollar bills becomes tricky in the dark, fast-paced world of bars.

Jefferson’s will reopen

The restaurant will open its doors in the first week of May.

Mass. Street Dillons to undergo makeover

The Lawrence City Commission approved the construction plans with a few stipulations Tuesday night.

Cupcake Construction Company to open

Cupcake Construction Company to open

A new cupcake shop will open at 727 Massachusetts St. in early May.

Grocery stores offer incentives to stop using plastic bags

Local stores urge customers to use reusable bags that are friendly to the environment.