The (R)evolution of the ‘Soft Black Girl’
Many Black women are ditching the expectations of the “strong Black woman” stereotype and tapping into the “soft Black girl” lifestyle focusing on luxury.
Ken Burns on ‘Our America: A Photographic History’
Documentarian Ken Burns’ new book of photography, 15 years in the making, tells the story of the U.S. and us.
Weekend Possibilities | USA vs. England, Wheel of Fortune and All of the Lights
Whether entertaining out-of-town guests or trying to get away from them, there’s soccer, shopping and the chance to spin the wheel coming this Thanksgiving weekend.
Chillicothe Remembers the Holocaust Through the Lives of its Survivors
Chillicothe High School has staged a play preserving the story of Holocaust survivors George and Erika Mandler, who found a new home in the rural Missouri community.
Analysis: Parking, Traffic and Taxpayer Costs Are Key Downtown Ballpark Concerns
By Kevin Collison Last week’s “open letter” from Royals’ owner John Sherman about building a new ballpark in or near downtown, while not unexpected, still sent shock waves through the metro. Gauging from CityScene readership, the immediate reaction was huge with a record 20,000 plus page views of the article about his $2 billion announcement…
Tap List | J. Rieger & Co. Releases Holiday Whiskey
J. Rieger & Co. has announced its 2022 Holiday Edition Kansas City whiskey.
Kansas Coalition Pushing Payday Loan Reform
A coalition in Kansas has come together to push reform of the payday loan industry.
Nick’s Picks | Thanksgiving Week Stuffed with News and Fun
Nick Haines provides the outlook for a busy Thanksgiving week ahead in Kansas City.
Nationally-Renowned Ballpark Author Says Timing Right to Bring Royals Downtown
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published Jan. 31, 2020) By Kevin Collison Kansas City was “lucky” 15 years ago not to build a downtown ballpark when the Royals lease was last up, but that’s all changed now, according to Paul Goldberger, author of the new book “Ballpark: Baseball in the American City.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning…
Faith Leader Turns Grief Into Services for Suffering Families
Changemaker Bishop Frank Douglas Jr. lost his son – Cameron – when he was shot and killed at the age of 23. In response, he formed a nonprofit to support families who have lost loved ones to violence.