====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0635 from reel: NP 10154 (2003-01-16 to 2003-07-23) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/121253 Title: Downtown Summary: Article examining how downtown Lawrence businesses like The Raven Bookstore and La Prima Tazza have survived and thrived despite competition from corporate retailers like Borders and Starbucks, highlighting community support for local establishments. Category: local news Subjects: local businesses; small businesses; economic development; community support; downtown revitalization Named Entities: Kehde, Pat [co-owner, The Raven Bookstore]; Reese, Jill [employee, La Prima Tazza]; Raney, Bret [Lawrence senior]; Christal, Melodie E. [co-director, Downtown Lawrence Inc.] Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.