North Loop Among ‘Freeways without Futures’ in New National Report
By Kevin Collison The downtown North Loop is among 15 freeways throughout the country that should be removed and their tracks revitalized according to a new report by a national non-profit organization that champions “walkable urbanism.” The “Freeways Without Futures 2021” report by the Washington D.C.-based Congress for The New Urbanism (CNU) also supports lowering Missouri…
North Loop Among ‘Freeways without Futures’ in New National Report
The north side of Kansas City’s downtown freeway loop should be removed and the area revitalized, according to a new report by a national nonprofit organization that champions “walkable urbanism.”
As Kansas, Missouri Keep Building Wind Turbines, Some Communities Look to Regulate
In Missouri, Boone County is considering regulations renewable energy proponents say would make building a wind farm impossible.
Tap List | Those With a Need for Speed to Gather at Pathlight on Sunday
Tap List highlights Kansas City craft beer news, releases and events for the coming week.
Zion-Inspired Hydration Station Spouts at Berkley Riverfront Park
By Kevin Collison A refreshing idea that impressed Jared Campbell while visiting Zion National Park is about to spout at Berkley Riverfront Park, and possibly lead to more in greater downtown and beyond. “When I was in Utah I visited Zion Park and noticed the Rotary there had installed hydration stations at all the shuttle…
Live Venues Shuttered by Pandemic Could Start Getting Grants
For an industry all but completely shut down since March 2020, getting back to normal is going to take a major jumpstart.
9 Kansas City Residents Share What Being Asian Means to Them
This is a snapshot of the many people in the community who shape and move the city as we know it.
Downtown World War I Museum Center of Memorial Day Weekend
The National World War I Museum and Memorial overlooking downtown will be the center of Memorial Day weekend activities peaking with the “Great Balloon Glow” event Sunday evening. The free balloon event starts at 6 p.m. and features anchored hot air balloons glowing as their propane burners keep them inflated, according to a release from…
How to Observe Memorial Day During the Pandemic
Whether in-person of virtually, here are six ways to reflect and remember fallen Americans on Memorial Day.
Art House Extra | Detective Chris Rock is Haunted by His Father in ‘Spiral’
Filmmaker Darren Lynn Bousman, who grew up in the Kansas City area, talks about working with Chris Rock to create “Spiral,” the latest installment in the “Saw” movie franchise.
Troost Apartment Plan Moving Forward After Incentive Approval
By Kevin Collison Work on twin apartment projects totaling 52 units at the southeast and southwest corners of 27th and Troost is expected to begin in late summer following approval of a tax incentive package Wednesday. The $8 million project is being developed by Exact Partners, the firm which redeveloped the nearby historic Wonder Bread…
Weekend Possibilities | Memorial Day Weekend Features Balloons, A Beer Release, The Monarchs and Ballet
The three-day holiday weekend means an extended scroll of what to do with friends and family.
Tracing Kansas City’s Ties to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sent ripples that could be felt in Kansas City. Flatland explores the sometimes surprising local links to arguably the most serious, yet little known, race crime in U.S. history.
Red Sash Brewing Opening This Summer in East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison A new microbrewery that’s joining the busy East Crossroads beer scene this summer is introducing a fresh angle, going out of its way to make military veterans and first responders feel particularly welcome. “We want to make it veteran friendly but not veteran exclusive,” said Pat Mitchell, who plans to open Red…
Confronting Our Past (and Present) in Holocaust Exhibit at Union Station
Faith writer Bill Tammeus ponders the “Auschwitz: Not Long Ago, Not Far Away” exhibit that opens June 14 at Union Station, sponsored by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and Union Station.