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Oklahoma City has earned a spot on Fortune's list of the 50 best places for families to live in the U.S., celebrated for its affordability, family-friendly environment, and diverse recreational opportunities. From its thriving economy to its rich Western heritage and ongoing infrastructure improvements, Oklahoma City has become an attractive destination for those looking to start a career, raise a family, or simply enjoy a high quality of life.

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Oklahoma City's culinary scene has become more vibrant with the grand opening of Fogo de Chão, an upscale Brazilian steakhouse renowned for its hand-carved meats and seasonal market table. The new restaurant, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Memorial Square, spans 8,439 square feet and includes outdoor and enclosed patio areas, along with a dry-aged meat locker for in-house aging.

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Bar K, well-known for its innovative blend of dog park, bar and restaurant, has earned the title of “Best Dog Bar” in USA TODAY’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This accolade highlights Bar K’s pioneering role in transforming traditional dog parks into vibrant social hubs that cater to both pets and their owners.

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Managing a city, especially a large one, requires balancing diverse public interests with limited resources. Leaders must make critical decisions about essential services, budget allocations and local tax rates.

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At a press conference held last week, Mayor David Holt and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Chair Teresa Rose provided further details about OKC's role in hosting canoe slalom and women's softball events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The move builds on the city's decades-long commitment to self-investment and venue sustainability. "Last Friday, our more»

Today, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposed the first series of updates to its venue plan that will stage some of the most popular Olympic and Paralympic sports in world-class arenas and stadiums, creating the ideal experience for athletes and fans. While Southern California has more professional and collegiate sports venues than any area in the more»

Downtown Oklahoma City will commemorate 25 years of the Bricktown Canal on Tuesday, July 2. Celebratory events will include many family-friendly activities and programs designed to celebrate the special anniversary of an Oklahoma City landmark that has attracted visitors from across the state and beyond. The Bricktown Canal anniversary celebration will be more»

Plans for Oklahoma City’s Andretti Karting began in 2019 and though Covid slowed the process down, progress on the $42 million, 100,000-square-foot facility is well underway.

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