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Hi Oklahoma City, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: All-you-can-eat pizza opening, rescue dogs demonstration, and the Great Junk Hunt + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Oklahoma drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Local owners drive growth: Mountain Mike’s Pizza has opened a new Edmond spot, its second in Greater OKC, offering a family-friendly vibe with an all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar, arcade games, and a patio — get all the details.
Neighbors connect and thrive: On March 2, OKC celebrated the Pete White YMCA grand opening, launching new partnerships, programs, and senior transit at the MAPS 3 Wellness Center in Oklahoma City — get all the details.
New hub reshapes treatment access: Oklahoma’s mental health department is beginning to move patients from Norman’s Griffin Memorial to the Oklahoma City Behavioral Health Campus, adding capacity and becoming the state’s largest psychiatric hospital — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 This week’s top finds
Midweek pie therapy: Railyard Pie Company bakes flaky-crust classics by the slice or whole, with savory quiches and crisp salads when dinner tries to crash dessert. Cozy, family-friendly vibes turn weekday cravings into little celebrations… the kind that start with a fork and end in happy silence.
If you’re craving no-frills comfort, Coney Island has slung chili-smothered coneys since the 1920s, plus Frito pies and spaghetti topped with that same chili. It’s the uncomplicated, satisfying lunch that makes weekdays easier… a little messy, a lot nostalgic.
Crave-worthy sandies ahead: Local pick-me-up, The Goose Sandies + Bar makes midday feel special with stacked deli sandies, house-battered fried pickles, and a breezy rooftop when the weather cooperates. Ideal for a quick midtown meetup or takeout that somehow vanishes before your next meeting.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤠 Spring Roundup @ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum | Monday (3/16) at 10:00 AM – Corral the crew and head to the Cowboy for Spring Break that beats more screen time. Map-making, mini rafts, Route 66 vibes, and new exhibits keep the kids busy while you soak up history and nostalgia. Free for members, or with admission, while supplies last.
🐶 Spring Break: Rescue Dogs Demonstration @ Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum | Thursday (3/19) at 2:30 PM – Nothing beats seeing rescue dogs work up close, guided by first responders who know the lessons of 1995. One-time Spring Break demo at the Memorial Museum, free with admission, so register early. The pups are the pros, more focused than any of us before coffee.
🔎 The Great Junk Hunt @ Oklahoma State Fair | Friday (3/20) at 4:00 PM – Take a break from scrolling Marketplace and go treasure hunt in real life at this award-winning vintage market rolling into OKC. Curated vendors, cocktails, live music, and aisles of farmhouse, industrial, and mid mod goodness. Bring a friend, leave with a story, and a sideboard.
🏺 Pottery Wheel Workshop @ Strange Earth Studio | Friday (3/20) at 6:30 PM – Get your hands muddy in a single session pottery wheel workshop where you learn the basics, they handle trimming and glazing, and you keep your masterpiece. Buy tickets in advance, be on time, and skip it if Fishstick the cat triggers allergies. Ghost reenactments optional.
🐍 Oklahoma City Reptile Expo @ Oklahoma State Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – The Oklahoma City Reptile Expo is rolling in, and it’s the kind of invasion you don’t call pest control for. Stroll past snakes, geckos, frogs, and all the fancy habitat gear, quiz the breeders, then swear you’re just looking while pricing that terrarium upgrade.
🥕 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival @ Oklahoma History Center | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Skip the brunch line and do farm-to-table properly. This free, family-friendly festival at the Oklahoma History Center digs into how our food goes from field to fork, with local flavor, hands-on fun, and just enough history to make you feel smarter. Sensible shoes recommended.
🏃 The Lucky Coyote 5K @ Fassler Hall | Sunday (3/22) at 2:00 PM – Red Coyote’s Lucky Coyote 5K is serving family-friendly miles, ridiculous amounts of green, and the perfect excuse to wear that shamrock tutu. Walk, jog, or push a stroller, and call it quality time, community spirit, and maybe a little cardio penance.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Oklahoma City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 3%
Patchy blowing dust after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 14 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 51 mph. Later: Patchy blowing dust before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 14 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 48. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Most popular house this week
Known as the Wedding Cake House, this Neoclassical standout in Heritage Hills shows off towering Ionic columns and a wraparound veranda. Original floors meet a chef’s kitchen with JennAir range and a rebuilt primary suite with spa bath and walk-in laundry. A third-floor ballroom, fresh systems, an expanded garage, and a circular drive sit minutes from Midtown and downtown.
Take a peek inside →
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