To spend a day with Robbie Kienzle is to spend a day exploring the past, present and future of Oklahoma City. As urban development director in the city Planning Department, she has a stake in shaping the city in everything from city parks to public art to rethinking established uses to maximize an area’s success. Read more | Preview
In 1992, Jason Woodruff of Oklahoma City lost his father. At 9 years old, he longed for his dad, a man who took him sailing and helped him with homework. While watching a news special about a grief support center in Portland, he asked his mother if Oklahoma City had a place that could help him.
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For those not planning a week at the beach or a vacanza Italiana this summer, plenty of excursions exist that don’t require passports or layovers. Besides, wouldn’t it be nice to spend your vacation dollars right here at home?
Whether you prefer the as-close-tothe-house-as-possible staycation or the near-but-away-from-here destination, take a gander at fellow okcBIZ readers’ top picks.
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