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- 170, Girls, 70 Opens at Lakewood Theatre Company▼70, GIRLS, 70 and More to Open at Lakewood Theatre Company
Lakewood Theatre Company is opening a production of the musical '70, Girls, 70', with reports noting the show and additional programming coming to the company's stage. The Kander and Ebb musical, originally a Broadway hit, follows residents of a retirement hotel. Local theatre audiences are watching for casting and production details as the opening approaches.
- 2Georgian Court University Reports Enrollment Growth for Fall 2026▼Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, has announced an increase in new student enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester. The university says incoming class numbers are growing, a positive sign for the private Catholic institution amid broader pressures on small college enrollment across the United States.
- 3Artist offers hand-painted flower original, delivery delayed until 2027▼Hand drawn and hand painted acrylic on board. The original is for sale, but will not be available for delivery until May
Artist Sharon Cummings is selling an original acrylic painting on board, hand drawn and hand painted, titled 'Two Purple Flowers'. The piece cannot be delivered until May 2027 because it will be featured in her exhibition in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Prints or reproductions may be available through her online gallery in the meantime.
- 4Georgian Court University Makes Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll Again●Georgian Court University Named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for Ninth Consecutive Year
Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's Transfer Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year. The designation recognizes four-year institutions that excel in creating pathways and support for transfer students, particularly community college graduates. The university says the recognition reflects its long-standing commitment to making transfers welcome and successful.
- 5Evacuation ordered near Shallotte forest fire in North Carolina▼Evacuation ordered for Lakewood Estates area near Shallotte forest fire
Authorities have ordered an evacuation of the Lakewood Estates area near Shallotte, North Carolina, as a forest fire burns in the region. Residents in the affected zone are being told to leave as firefighters work to contain the blaze. The evacuation was reported by regional news outlets covering the fire.
- 6Chip's Casino in Lakewood to close, 131 jobs affected▼Chip’s Casino in Lakewood plans to close, affecting about 131 employees
Chip's Casino in Lakewood, Washington, plans to shut down, a move expected to affect about 131 employees. The closure was reported by KOMO News, though the casino has not detailed a timeline or reasons in the initial coverage. Local residents are reacting to the loss of a long-standing gaming venue and dozens of jobs in the Pierce County community.
- 7Faris Lee Brokers $38.7 Million Lakewood Center Retail Sale▼Faris Lee Brokers $38.7 Million Sale of Two Retail Properties at Lakewood Center in California
Faris Lee Partners has brokered the $38.7 million sale of two retail properties at Lakewood Center in Lakewood, California. The deal adds to recent commercial real estate transaction activity in the Los Angeles area retail market, where investors continue to reposition shopping center assets.
- 8Lakewood homeowners recall 2003 fight against eminent domain▼In 2003, Lakewood homeowners defeated a city plan to use eminent domain to clear their neighborhood for p
In 2003, homeowners in Lakewood, California, defeated a city plan that would have used eminent domain to clear their neighborhood for private development. The residents organized against the proposal, which had drawn criticism for threatening established homes in favor of commercial interests. The episode is remembered as a notable example of property owners successfully resisting a redevelopment scheme.
- 9Man convicted of murder in fatal Lakewood RTD station shooting▼Man convicted of murder in fatal Lakewood shooting near RTD station
A man has been convicted of murder for a fatal shooting in Lakewood, Colorado, near an RTD transit station. The Denver Post reported the verdict, which closes a case that drew attention in the Denver metro area. Details of the sentence and the victim's identity were not included in initial coverage.