On the Edge: More Suburbanites Embrace Rural Life
Soaring home prices and expanding remote work options are prompting more suburbanites to opt for rural communities to live.
Former Waddell & Reed Project Marketed as ‘1400KC’ Spec Office Tower
The 18-story office and garage tower under construction at 14th and Baltimore originally intended to be Waddell & Reed’s headquarters has been renamed “1400KC” and is being marketed nationally by CBRE. The $148 million development is expected to be available for sublease and tenant improvements by April 2022, according to a CBRE press release. Local…
Tap List | Happy Birthday to Several Area Breweries
A lot of Kansas City area breweries are celebrating anniversaries in July. Here’s the rundown.
Finding A ‘Peaceful Place’ in the Long Shadow of the Hyatt Skywalk Tragedy
The Skywalk Memorial Foundation, which helped create a memorial near the site of the Hyatt skywalk collapse, is winding down its affairs following the 40th anniversary of the disaster that killed 114 people in 1981.
curiousKC | How Many Brick-Paved Streets Are There in KC?
This curiousKC digs into the history of Kansas City’s brick streets.
Josey Moseys to McGee, Celebrates ‘Record Store Day’
By Kevin Collison Josey Records has flipped around the corner to 1815 McGee in the East Crossroads, bringing along its 60,000 LPs, thousands of 45’s and a small frustration. “Having two floors, it’s been a big of a challenge trying to get people to notice the basement,” said Christian Labeau, store manager. “You can put…
Nick’s Picks | Putting Missouri’s COVID-19 Surge in Context
Missouri is earning a reputation as the nation’s COVID epicenter. But is it really the worst in the entire country? What’s happening in Missouri isn’t pretty. But context is in order here and the overall statistics present a different picture.
RiNo Charges Crossroads, Denver Developer Partnering on Gastro Pub and Pool Hall
By Kevin Collison A Denver developer has found his new ‘RiNo’ in the Crossroads, planning a pool hall and gastro pub at 16th and Grand along with revamping the former Architectural Salvage building. “I’ve developed a single block of RiNo,” Ken Wolf said, “and what attracted me to Kansas City is the Crossroads, which in…
Art House Extra | Artists as Superheroes
Kansas City filmmaker Khalid Abdulqaadir’s work is animated by a recurring theme: Artists can save the world.
Collectors Recall Kansas City’s Historic Lure for Fishermen
Long before Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s came onto the scene, Kansas City was a hub for the manufacture and sale of fishing tackle.
Riverfront Soccer, Office and Training Complex Proposed
(Updated Sept. 17: The decision by the Kansas City National Women’s Soccer League to build its $15 million training facility in Riverside eliminated an option that had been considered in July for the downtown Kansas City riverfront. “We do not anticipate moving forward with a sports training facility as previously reported at this time,” Jon…
Weekend Possibilities | Kansas City BBQ Festival, Rock Island Trail Ribbon Cutting and Water Lantern Festival
Pitmasters will be parked at Arrowhead Stadium all weekend for the Kansas City BBQ Festival. And that’s just one of the appetizing options when it comes to what to do this weekend.
Kansas City Area Entertainment Venues Get More Than $40 Million in Economic Relief, More to Come
Live entertainment venues, among the hardest hit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, are finally getting some long-sought economic relief from the federal government.
WeekEnder Movie and Concert Series Begins Friday at Crown Center
Crown Center kicks off its WeekEnder series this Friday and will once again be showing outdoor movies after skipping that part of the program last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The free, family-friendly outdoor entertainment series will feature a movie, live music, food and beverages each Friday evening in July starting at 6 p.m….
Can Missouri Get Out Rental Assistance Fast Enough to Prevent Evictions?
Missouri has hundreds of millions of dollars in rental assistance available. But it’s unclear whether it can dispense those funds fast enough to help Missourians avoid evictions.