Film Friendly Edmond
The Oklahoma Film + Music Office (OF+MO) has certified Edmond as a ‘film friendly’ community. Sarah London, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Edmond, who acts as the point of contact says, “The certification lets production companies know that we are organized and ready should they choose to film in Edmond.” “Edmond is a…
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Open for Business
What if you had all the insider info on new businesses coming into Edmond? What if it was your job to attract those businesses? Janet Yowell, Executive Director of the Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA), is a driving force; a connector by nature, but self-effacing when it comes to her contributions to Edmond. Serving as…
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Bee Healthy Cafe: A Values Based Rebrand
In 2007, Cindy and Amir Alavi were riding bikes, like they often did, when Cindy started feeling ill. Soon Cindy would face a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and learn that healthy eating would be key to her quality of life and longevity. At the time, Amir was working as an independent photographer and filmmaker, and Cindy…
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We are for Good: A Local Podcast goes Global
From the upstairs of a century-old home near downtown Edmond, Becky Endicott and Jonathan McCoy launched their podcast, We are for Good. The podcast debuted at #1 in the nonprofit category and has listeners across the United States and in more than 85 countries worldwide. A year has passed since the first episode. They’ve found…
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Downtown Edmond Arts Festival
Traditionally, the first weekend of May brings vibrant pops of color and the tunes of live musicians to the streets of Downtown Edmond for the annual Arts Festival. After pandemic-required cancellations and postponements, the much-anticipated community event is set for September 10-12, 2021. “We attract top talent from across the nation,” said Michelle Schaefer, a…
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Local Eats: Plant
Plant is an all-day cafe serving food that loves you back. This completely plant-based, dairy, soy and gluten free restaurant promotes the premise that eating healthy doesn’t have to be a drag. It’s a haven for those with dietary restrictions and food allergies and a culinary experience for eaters of all kinds. It Began with…
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Sculpture Park Breaks Ground
When dirt began moving and the underbrush was cleared, Edmond citizens wondered what would emerge. A former horse ranch with forested barriers on Second Street off Coltrane, will be the home to a sculpture garden and park. This Route 66 destination is the first of its kind in the state and region. After years of…
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Neighborhood JA.M.
Neighborhood JA.M. is now open in Edmond! Serving classics for creatures of habits, decadent sweet takes, freshly made biscuits, sammies and bennies daily from 6:30am to 2:30pm. They’ve found their niche catering to both early risers and the brunch and lunch seekers. Though this is the concept’s fifth location, Edmond is the first location to…
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Outside the Box
Utility, transformer and traffic boxes play a valuable role in our city’s function, but these large green and silver boxes are not exactly pleasing to the eye. They sit next to traffic lights and in business and residential areas throughout the city. Jessica Lyle, Edmond Electric’s Community Program Manager, has spearheaded an effort to turn…
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6 Summer Activities for Kids
As the temperatures rise into double digits and the summer storms roll in, we rounded up some local area favorites for indoor summer play: Blocworks is an indoor bouldering gym and climbing community in downtown Edmond. Blocworks offers climbing for the whole family anytime with day passes or memberships. On Wednesdays from 10am to noon,…
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