Signs of the Times, Past and Present
Fossil Forge sign shop has been a force in bringing back neon signs in Lee’s Summit and the rest of the Kansas City area.
Omaha Going Big on Downtown with New Skyscraper, Streetcar Line
(Editor’s note: This article about two major developments announced Wednesday in Omaha is being published to inform CityScene readers about what other regional cities are doing to revitalize their greater downtowns. The last office tower built in downtown Kansas City was the 18-story H&R Block headquarters in 2006. The 30-story 1201 Walnut building opened in…
Weekend Possibilities | KC Brew Fest, ‘The Office’-Themed Pop-Up and Chiefs Game Day
There’s no shortage of fun in Kansas City as the Chiefs prepare to host their fourth-straight AFC Championship Game in the NFL playoffs.
Houseless Hotel: A ‘Housing First’ Solution for Those Without Homes
Lotus Care House is a 1970s era hotel that is being converted into transitional housing and a service center for the homeless. It is part of a “housing first” approach to addressing homelessness in Kansas City.
Imagine KC Strategic Plan Seeks More ‘Equitable Downtown’
By Kevin Collison A strategic plan that encompasses neighborhoods more than a mile from the skyscrapers of its central business district and envisions downtown as an economic catalyst for that larger area was rolled out Tuesday by the Downtown Council. The new Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan was two years in the making and seeks…
The Filter | A Lesson on Grief and Resilience
Is it possible to break through the mental fog of loss? In this show, we learn how to embrace grief while also finding joy from counselors and scientists.
Imagine Downtown KC Strategic Plan Seeks More ‘Equitable Downtown’
A strategic plan that encompasses neighborhoods more than a mile from Kansas City’s skyscrapers and envisions downtown as an economic catalyst for that larger area was rolled out Tuesday by the Downtown Council.
Decking South Loop Tops Downtown Improvement Priority List in Survey
By Kevin Collison The proposed decking of the South Loop freeway with a park was the most popular of three potential big downtown improvements being discussed these days, according to CityScene readers responding to an informal survey. More than 40 people offered their opinions on Facebook and Twitter last week about how they would prioritize…
Tap List | Three Local Breweries Celebrate Anniversaries in February
Transport Brewery, KC Bier Co. and City Barrel are all celebrating anniversaries in February.
‘You Have Awakened a Sleeping Lion’: Kansas City Residents Denounce GOP Congressional Map
Kansans for Fair Maps, a coalition of advocacy groups, organized a news conference to elevate the voices of residents in the Kansas City metro area who are upset about the proposed new congressional map.
curiousKC | Inform Our Next Episode on Police in KC
curiousKC invites you to weigh in. Submit your questions about the police’s role in our community here.
Nick’s Picks | Classic Game Gets Chiefs Closer to Super Bowl
The Chiefs upcoming AFC Championship Game will be the talk of Kansas City this week.
Mac’s Big Midtown Project Dead After Council Rejects Funding
By Kevin Collison A $100 million proposal that would have added 385 apartments next to the planned streetcar stop at Main and Armour is dead after the City Council rejected funding considered key to including affordable housing. Mac Properties had proposed renovating the US Bank building at Main and Armour and the nearby New Yorker…
Late to the Party: The Strange History of Liquor Laws in Kansas
Did you know happy hours as we know them were illegal in Kansas until 2011?
Utility Gap
Between increasingly intense heat waves and freezing cold spikes, a warming planet means unexpected weather events will be more common. As demand for utility services rises during these times, so do our monthly bills. We’ll look at why these costs affect some more than others and examines some resources available to help those struggling to…