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Drone Delivery Launches Near Tulsa’s Cherry Street

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Drone Delivery Has Officially Landed in Tulsa A new kind of delivery service is now operating above part of Midtown Tulsa. Manna Air Delivery launched commercial service near Cherry Street on August 12, allowing eligible customers to receive food and other small items by drone. The initial service area covers approximately two miles surrounding the company’s first Tulsa base. It is a limited launch, not yet a citywide service—but it gives Tulsa residents an early look at how air delivery could become part of everyday local commerce. How Tulsa’s Drone Delivery Works Customers begin by downloading the Manna app and entering their address. The app determines whether the property is currently inside the service area and has a suitable delivery location. If the address qualifies, customers can order from participating businesses and follow the aircraft’s progress through the app. Manna employees collect orders from local businesses and bring them to the Cherry Street base. The packag...

Pearl District and SoBo Earn Oklahoma Main Street Designations

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  Two Tulsa neighborhoods are receiving additional support to grow, improve and attract investment without losing the local character that makes them special. The City of Tulsa recently announced that the Pearl District and SoBo have officially joined the Oklahoma Main Street network. The designation gives both districts access to revitalization guidance, technical assistance and resources designed to strengthen neighborhood business corridors. What Is the Oklahoma Main Street Program? The Oklahoma Main Street program helps communities and commercial districts take a thoughtful, long-term approach to revitalization. The focus is not simply on constructing new buildings. It includes supporting local businesses, improving public spaces, preserving neighborhood identity and creating places where people want to live, work, shop and spend time. For Tulsa’s Pearl District and SoBo, the designation could help neighborhood leaders build upon the momentum already happening in both areas. Wh...