What’s Up, Edmond?! We’re trying something a little different, and we’re so excited to bring you along! While we’ve loved sharing all the events, activities, and happenings around town, we want to take What's Up Edmond a step further.

Welcome to The Edmond Life - a new way to explore the people, places, history, stories, and little things that make our community so special. From the local businesses built on big dreams to the hidden gems you may not know about and the neighbors who make Edmond feel like home, we want to share the stories that connect us all.

Our goal is simple: to help you see Edmond in a new way, feel even more connected to our community, and fall in love with the place we call home.

Don’t worry, we’ll still help you discover ways to enjoy Edmond! We’ll continue sharing some of our favorite local events, activities, and deals along the way. Our Monday newsletter will lean into stories behind the city we love, and our Thursday email will remain the same to give you all the good stuff happening around town during the weekends.

Thanks for being part of the What's Up Edmond community. We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you! Make sure to check out our first Edmond Life article below!

So, What's Up, Edmond? Let's find out! 💙

- Dylan & Becca

Please note: double check all events as schedules could change and typos are a thing!

Help us celebrate Jennifer VanHuss, a third-grade teacher with Edmond Public Schools who has a special gift for bringing joy to those around her!

Jennifer was named District Teacher of the Year a few years ago, and it’s easy to see why. Outgoing, fun, and full of joy, she makes a positive impact on the people and students around her and helps make Edmond such a special place to call home.

At What’s Up Edmond, we believe the people who make our community brighter deserve to be celebrated. Jennifer is a wonderful example of the everyday people who make a BIG difference right here in Edmond!

A BIG thank-you to Evan Mathew with Harmony Tech Group, our Citizen of the Week sponsor, for helping us celebrate Jennifer and generously donating a $50 gift card to Vignola’s for her to enjoy! Do you know someone who makes an impact in Edmond? Nominate them using the link below!

KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A SHOUT OUT?

We want to hear about them! Our Citizen of the Week feature celebrates the incredible people who make Edmond a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether it’s a teacher who goes above and beyond, a neighbor who always shows up, a local volunteer, or someone who simply brings joy to everyone around them, we want to help tell their story!

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Dylan and I have a running joke that we’ll eventually be living in Colorado when we’re 2,000 years old. Why? Because during the early years of our marriage, we kept moving west one mile at a time through Edmond. It has always been a dream of mine to live somewhere with mountains, but Dylan was born and raised mostly in Edmond and absolutely loves it here. He loves to ask, “But why in the world would we ever leave Edmond?”

I have to admit, as the years have passed, I’ve started asking myself that same question. The new joke in our house is that we’re now 3,000 years away from living in Colorado because a few years ago, we moved to East Edmond. And you know what? It was the best decision we could have made for our family.

Now, now… all you west-side folks take a breath. It’s nothing against you! We’re simply incredibly fortunate to have both sets of grandparents living on the east side of Edmond. When Bennett, our second kiddo, came into our lives, we felt the time was right to move closer to a few extra helping hands. And oh boy, do we need those extra hands!

But the most unexpected blessing of our move has been our neighbors. And when I say neighbors, I mean the entire neighborhood!

There is such a strong sense of community where we live now. Think back to the ’90s, folks. Kids riding bikes in the street. Kids knocking on each other’s doors to see if they can play. Neighbors helping with projects, bringing in each other’s trash bins, and gathering in driveways for impromptu street playdates.

On those evenings when we look outside and see our kids playing with their neighborhood friends, we can’t help but thank God for this unexpected blessing He has given our family.

Now, I will say there have been a few times when our children have gotten a little TOO comfortable with our neighbors. And for those of you who know our firstborn, Lincoln, this story will not surprise you one bit!

Dylan and I will never forget a few weeks after our new neighbors moved in. Lincoln was SO excited to have two new friends right next door, and naturally, he was constantly begging to go see if they could play. After a few playdates, I guess he decided knocking on the front door was no longer necessary. Instead, he simply walked right in through their garage entrance without so much as a knock!

Thankfully, our gracious new neighbors happened to be doing laundry right by the door, so he didn’t make it very far. But as you can imagine, I was absolutely mortified! We had only known these people for a few weeks, and our son was already letting himself into their house!

Lincoln has always been my little social butterfly, constantly pushing this introvert out of her comfort zone. And while there are certainly moments when I wish he would dial it back just a little, I know the Lord made him this way for a purpose. We love to joke that he’s either going to make an excellent lawyer or an outstanding pastor one day. Either way, I know he’ll never have trouble striking up a conversation or winning a negotiation!

When I look at our lives, I realize just how much joy Lincoln has brought us through his outgoing personality. He has introduced us to so many wonderful people, and our neighbors are certainly on that list!

And the thing is, I don’t think ours is the only neighborhood in Edmond where stories like this are being told.

Edmond is known for its small-town feel. Head out for one errand, and you’ll probably run into five people from completely different areas of your life. Granted, you’re probably all at Costco… but still!

I think what I love most about Edmond is how it embraces that small-town culture while still offering incredible locally owned businesses. The people. The food. The activities. There’s just something special about this community that has this mountain-loving girl asking, “But why in the world would we ever leave Edmond?”

Written by:
Becca Crawford
Owner of What’s Up Edmond

We want to hear all about the people, businesses, history, and hidden gems here in Edmond and are looking for people willing to share their stories! Stories can be emailed to us directly at [email protected] and may be selected as a feature story in our newsletter! Don’t forget to include some photos that help tell your story!

GET YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF 10,000+ LOCALS!

We’d love to partner with you! What’s Up Edmond offers several sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including but not limited to our Citizen of the Week newsletter blurb and Instagram highlight! Whether you’re looking to build brand awareness, reach new customers, or support the community you serve, we have a spot for you! Reach out to us and we would love to chat to see what opportunity would be a good fit for you!