The Tulsa Irish Fest is well-known for celebrating Irish history with artisan vendors, traditional food, and upbeat musical performances. What makes the festival special is the business conference, which combines discussions about how to strengthen Oklahoma-Ireland political and commercial connections through cultural exchanges. State representatives, corporate executives, and specialists in international commerce were among the […]
Otter Cove and Gift Shop: A Slice of History and Flavor on Route 66
Nestled near Miami’s Main Street, Otter Cove, 232 S. Main St., is a restaurant that carries layers of history. The building was originally a Texaco Gas Service Station. It was operated by the late Earl Sandmire, who began operating the Texas Oil Co. station in 1928. Sandmire ran the station for 40 years. About two […]
The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses: The Story of The Porter House
As more small businesses strive to survive in today’s market, it is vital that we support local ventures and the towns they call home. One such story was that of The Porter House in Porter, Okla. Opened in the summer of 2024, the dream of Brandy and Casey Bratt, two native Oklahomans with a passion […]
Art 4orms Foundation draws up a plan for kids and families
Are you searching for art programs for your kids or your family to achieve growth, learn history, and think creatively? You need to look no further. Art 4orms Foundation has programs that provide free arts & wellness resources for students and families in north Tulsa. These programs are changing the way kids view art. In […]
Amber Marie & Co. offers exclusive Holiday décor
Amber Marie & Co. store, located at Utica Square in Tulsa, is filled with hundreds of items for Christmas.
Cyber Skills Center’s “Afrofuturism” and The Path to a Tech-Immersed Tulsa
On July 8, 2022, Tulsa Community College (TCC) and Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), in partnership with edX, the global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., and SkillStorm opened the Cyber Skills Center (CSC) in Tulsa. The center will serve as an educational facility for adult students seeking cyber security and data science careers at no […]
News Analysis: Fostering with Street Cats prepares for adoption
In early February, my wife and I decided to start fostering for a local animal shelter in Tulsa. Since that time, we have been fostering for Street Cats, a local non-profit animal shelter. It has been a rewarding experience and can help place a cat in a home until the cat is ready to be […]
Kendall Whittier Community Day Festivities
April 9th, Kendall Whittier Community Day was a great way for the community to get involved. Sydney Alison, Community Engagement Coordinator with Kendall Whittier Main Street explained, “We started planning KW Community Day at the end of January of this year.” Alison said they had several organizations in the area reach out to them for […]
Hey, my name is BLU, TCC’s new virtual assistant
If you have been on the Tulsa Community College (TCC) website recently, you may have noticed a new feature. In the lower right-hand side of the page is a blue dialogue box. This tool lets you engage with TCC’s first ever virtual assistant. BLU is a chat bot, which was funded by the TCC Foundation, […]
Poor services of Expedia and airlines make travelers suffer: summarizing the struggles
(Editor’s Note: The opinion of the writer does not necessarily reflect the viewpoint or position of the TCC Connection and its staff. The facts shared and the comments expressed represent the experience and research of the writer.) This is an Opinion/Personal Column (Part 2). To read Part 1, visit here. I recently published a column […]