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Before he took over Oklahoma City’s preparations for the 2028 Olympics, Michael Byrnes led the minor-league baseball franchise in town. Whether the RedHawks or Dodgers or Comets, he always made sure the team had a countdown-to-opening-day clock in their Bricktown Ballpark offices every offseason.

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Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods. Redeveloped in the 1990s, it now offers a mix of dining, entertainment and cultural attractions that draw residents and visitors year-round. In the early 20th century, parts of Bricktown and more»

Oklahoma City voters approved a historic $2.7 billion general obligation bond on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Oklahoma City continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the country, according to new data from the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER).

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The Oklahoma City metropolitan area posted a preliminary unemployment rate of 3.0% in July, improving from 3.2% in June. 

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Read the full story on the Oklahoman.com. Michael Byrnes strides through the door of the lunch spot in The Plaza District. His morning has already been filled with meetings and calls, and his afternoon (and perhaps even his evening) promises more of the same. So it goes when you’re in charge of Oklahoma City’s Olympic movement. Team OKC, it is more»

Read the full story on the Oklahoman.com. Oklahoma City has achieved a new record in low unemployment, Mayor David Holt said, by keeping the city's unemployment rate below 4% over four consecutive years. In a post on X, Holt called the milestone "unprecedented" and noted that the previous record of 38 consecutive months, or about three years, ended in more»

Oklahoma City’s retail scene continues to flourish, with several exciting openings underscoring the region’s economic momentum and growing appeal as a destination for both shoppers and national brands.

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