Oklahoma City and Tulsa Prove Recession Resistant
June 17, 2009 - Oklahoma City ranks No. 2 and Tulsa No. 9 in a new study released by the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution that looks at the strongest metro areas in economic performance during the recession.Oklahoma City and Tulsa have experienced less...
06/17/2009
Oklahoma History Center Presents ''An Evening with Ben Franklin''
The Oklahoma History Center presents "An Evening with Benjamin Franklin"
Thursday July 2, 2009. Hear Ben tell of his early life in Boston as an
apprentice to his brother. Spend time in Philadelphia with stories of printing
and inventing. And he certainly will talk about...
06/17/2009
New Oklahoma National Register Listings
The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office is pleased to announce that
the following two nominations were added to the National Register as of June
2009. The National Register of Historic Places is a catalogue of the buildings,
sites, structures, districts, and...
06/17/2009
Oklahoma History Center Presents ''Lunch and Learns'' Summer Series
The Oklahoma History Center's Research Division is presenting summer
programming including a series called "Lunch and Learn Lectures." These
informative lectures will cover a number of popular historical and genealogical
topics. Also in July is a special film program...
Enjoy Summer Safely
Summer has arrived! Summer is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends outdoors, and to enjoy outside activities. It is also important to keep safety precautions in mind while enjoying the warm weather, especially for children. Nearly half of...
06/16/2009
2009 Oklahoma Folklife Festival this Saturday at Oklahoma History Center
The 2009 Oklahoma Folklife Festival will host music, dance, traditional
crafts, and other Oklahoma traditions this Saturday at the Oklahoma History
Center, 2401 North Laird Avenue in Oklahoma City. A special event as part of the
Folklife festival is the "Oklahoma's...
06/16/2009
Heat in Parked Cars Can Be Deadly for Children
STILLWATER, Okla. " Oklahomans are beginning to feel the heat of the summer. With temperatures indicating that summer has arrived, it is important to remember to never leave children in a parked car.
State of Oklahoma Invites Vendors to Register Online
Vendors interested in conducting
business with the state of Oklahoma can now register online through the
Department of Central Services? (DCS) Vendor Registration System at http://www.vendors.ok.gov .
By registering online, vendors receive email notifications of...
06/15/2009
Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe
STILLWATER, Okla. Many parents worry about their babies after they put them to sleep. Help keep your baby safe while sleeping by knowing the proper techniques.
Cyber Bullying on the Rise
STILLWATER, Okla. When parents learn that their child is being bullied by another child on the playground or during a play date, parents are usually swift in taking action.
06/11/2009
Oklahoma History Center Celebrates Father's Day with Free Admission for Fathers
The Oklahoma History Center is offering all fathers free admission on
Father's Day, Sunday June 21, 2009. The Oklahoma History Center is located at
2401 North Laird Avenue and is open from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Sundays. The Center
is open Monday thru Saturdays from 9:00...
Noted Economist, Futurist to Speak at Wind Commerce 2009
Presentation Designed to Help Oklahoma Businesses, Communities, and Educational and Training Institutions Prepare for and Profit from America's Green RevolutionJune 9, 2009 -- Noted economist and futurist Dr. Lowell B. Catlett will provide Wind Commerce 2009 attendees an...
Oklahoma City and Tulsa Get High Marks as ''Cities of the Future''
June 8, 2009 -- The annual North America Cities of the Future report published by fDi Magazine lists Oklahoma City as the most cost effective large city in the United States and the third most cost effective city in North America.In the small city category, Tulsa ranked No. 8...