Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Missouri Tax Cut, Kansas Governor Debate

The first week of October includes a tax cut in Missouri, a governor debate in Kansas and a plethora of fall festivals.

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Mending Our Broken Heart: Diversions Needed for Downtown to Thrive (Part 1)

“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…

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Shoppers at the Overland Park Farmers Market.

Best in the US: Overland Park Farmers Market Tops List

The Overland Park Farmers Market has been named “America’s Favorite Market” in a contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition.

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Visitors to Elmwood Cemetery can examine thousands of grave markers and monuments.

Historic Elmwood Cemetery Honors Those Above and Below the Sod

Kansas City’s historic Elmwood Cemetery’s 150th anniversary will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the cemetery at 4900 E. Truman Road.

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Mending Our Broken Heart: Code System Hinders Growth, Builders Say

“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…

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A Bob's 47 stein.

Weekend Possibilities | ¡Oktoberfiesta! at Boulevard, Violent Femmes and Fall Festivals

Celebrate cooler temperatures with all sorts of fall fun, from the Violent Femmes to a fifth birthday celebration for a West Bottoms staple known for sassy sidewalk signs.

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Jyoti Mukharji teaches Indian cooking classes from the comfort of her Prairie Village home.

Passion for Indian Home Cooking Inspires a Devoted Following

Since 2010, Jyoti Mukharji has quietly welcomed nearly 5,000 students into her Prairie Village home for her popular Indian cooking classes, many of which sellout within 24 hours.

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Mending Our Broken Heart: Denver’s Turnaround Grew From Housing

“Downtown KC: Mending Our Broken Heart,” was a groundbreaking series originally published by The Kansas City Star 20 years ago this month. It was written by former staffers Jeffrey Spivak, Kevin Collison and Steve Paul, with photographs by Rich Suggs. It was edited by former deputy national editor Keith Chrostowski. CityScene KC thanks The Kansas City…

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A table centerpiece at The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council's largest annual event.

Diversity Defines Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council Event

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people of faith flocked to take part in this year’s Table of Faiths event hosted by The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council.

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Recreational Marijuana Amendment Sparks Support in Rural Missouri

Support for legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri this November isn’t confined to cities. New polling finds support is nearly as strong in rural areas.

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