Ryan Pitkin is a writer and editor based in Charlotte, where he runs an alternative weekly newspaper called Queen City Nerve. He is also editor of NoDa News, a community newsletter in the neighborhood where he has lived for 15 years.
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What to know about Omaha Dunham House, a new facility honoring combat veterans
A 9/11 dedication ceremony of the facility points to the connection between the infamous terror attack, the wars that followed, and the ongoing struggles of veterans who fought those wars.
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Omaha Restaurant Week has arrived—here’s what to know
Dozens of local eateries offer dinner deals during Omaha Restaurant Week, and with benefits going to a good cause, it’s win-win.
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A statue honoring Omaha’s ‘Broom Man’ is now in Turner Park. Who was he?
A new bronze statue in Omaha’s Turner Park honors Rev. Livingston Wills, the beloved ‘Broom Man’ who sold brooms on the city’s streets for decades.
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Why Nebraskans are lobbying for a cat statue at the State Capitol
Cameron the Cat brightened up the days of Lincoln lawmakers for years. Now they want to honor that service with a statue.
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Nebraska named home to the 10 friendliest little towns—here’s what to do in each
The team at WorldAtlas has released a new list of the “friendliest little towns in Nebraska,” so we compiled a list of the coolest upcoming events to plan a trip around.
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A North Omaha educator just opened Nebraska’s first Black-founded school
When Dr. DérNecia Phillips cut the ribbon at Identity Preparatory Academy on Aug. 19, she marked the opening of the first Black-founded school in Nebraska’s history, approved by a unanimous vote of the state board.
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What to know about Omaha’s newest free garden: Polina Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens’ first satellite location, Polina Gardens, opened this June in the heart of Omaha’s Old Market.
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What students should expect as they return to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A lot has happened over the summer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Here’s where the major projects stand.
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Omaha community leaders are planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro—but why?
These five leaders with Abide Omaha are raising funds for a program they say has played a role in the city’s reduced crime.
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Voting in Nebraska for the first time? Here’s what to know for the 2026 midterms
All the deadlines, addresses and advice you need to know for voting in Nebraska with no confusion.
