Crown Center Welcomes Mexican Restaurant, Patio Dining Option
La Fuente Mexican Street Food is opening today at Crown Center, occupying the space once drawn for Crayola Café. The fast-casual restaurant on the shopping center’s second floor specializes in Mexican street food with a Tex-Mex mix, according to a press release, and is operated by owner Eduardo Garcia. Crown Center had announced in February…
‘Defund the Police’ was Designed to Provoke a Response. In Missouri, it Worked
Republican lawmakers have responded with outrage to moves in Kansas City and St. Louis to reshuffle police funding.
Study Ranks States on Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic. How did Missouri and Kansas do?
A new study suggests Missouri remains one of the most unsafe states during the lingering COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaw Social Highlights Rock Island Bridge Entertainment Plan
By Kevin Collison A plan to redevelop the old Rock Island Bridge over the Kansas River into a West Bottoms entertainment and recreation destination is the centerpiece of this Saturday’s Kaw Social 2021. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Michael Zeller has been pursuing his ambitious concept of using the bridge to…
Tap List | KC’s First Black-Owned Brewery Is Coming Soon
Tap List highlights plans for Kansas City’s first Black-owned craft brewery and this weekend’s Kansas City Beer Fest.
Missouri National Guard’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mission: Task Force Freedom
Members of the Missouri National Guard have been deployed in Kansas City for months to help hard-to-reach communities get access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Foodlove Cafe, Southern Cooking with a French Twist
By Kevin Collison The culinary journey of 2101 Broadway the past few years has gone from Italy to Chicago and is now about to serve up an entirely new geographical blend, French and Southern American, as in Arkansas. Kim and Clarence Cole plan to open the Foodlove Cafe in the space most recently occupied by…
curiousKC | Kicking Off the Summer With a New Voting Round
It’s already June? Yup, which means it’s time for a new voting round. Here’s what you need to know.
Nick’s Picks | MLK Boulevard, COVID Vaccine Incentives and KC Police Budget Fight
As you move around Kansas City this week, you may notice a big change. There’s no more Swope Parkway, Blue Parkway and Volker Boulevard. Over the weekend, public works crews installed 42 new street signs along that five-mile stretch of roadway. It is now Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Kansas City Parks Board…
Troostival Pop-Up Concert, Bottoms Up Festival On Tap Today
A pop-up show outside Union Station courtesy of Troostival and a West Bottoms concert that begins the two-day ‘Bottoms Up’ festival are on tap for this First Friday evening as live music reemerges to blow away the Covid blues. The Troostival Street Tour event runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Union…
Food for the Cure Fights Cancer with Organic Food
Andrew Fitzgerald started Food for the Cure as a way to bring organic food to cancer patients for free.
How Many Police Does It Take To Protect and Serve Kansas City?
The proper number and deployment of police officers needed to protect and service the community lies at the heart of the legal and budget fight involving the Kansas City Police Department.
Pizza Shuttle Opening Later This Month in Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Pizza Shuttle is planning to open later this month at 1801 Baltimore in the Crossroad and its owner believes it already has a Big (12) advantage over the competition. “You already know Pizza Shuttle if you went to Kansas State, KU and the University of Oklahoma,” said Ryan Wright, citing campus towns…
Weekend Possibilities | Pride Celebrations, New 39th Street Spot and Laser Lizzo
Live music from up and coming rappers and local singer-songwriters, along with Our House KC’s grand opening and a pair of Pride Month celebrations make for a full weekend.
Missouri Feels the Pain of Drug Dependency and Overdose More than Most States
A recent study from WalletHub found that Missouri is ranked 3rd in the nation for drug use. Kansas is much further down the list at 39th.