Crown Center Area Attractions Combine for Special ‘StayKCation’

A group of neighboring downtown attractions calling themselves the Crown Center District are working together to become an easy vacation destination for families and anyone else stuck at home this summer by the pandemic. What’s being called the “StayKCation” is offering a special package where people can stay at the Westin Kansas City at Crown…

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Birth Battle | Helping Hands.

Birthing Battle | Helping Hands

Research continues to corroborate claims that integrating birth experts such as midwives and doulas helps curb rising maternal and infant mortality rates.

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This episode talks about skin tone and feature discrminiation

The Filter Ep. 6 | ‘Melanin’

Have you ever heard of colorism or featurism? This episode tackles what these forms of discrimination look like. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

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Made in KC Joining New Martini Corner Project, Leaving Crossroads

By Kevin Collison Made in Kansas City is relocating from the Crossroads to 31st and Oak where it will be the anchor tenant in the $4 million renovation of the old Linwood Ice Cream building. The Kansas City artisan collective plans to take most of the first floor of the two-story building at 325 E….

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Beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer

Tap List | Black is Beautiful Taste Test

Tap List beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer conducts a taste test of three local breweries participating in the Black is Beautiful collaboration.

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Homeschooling family photo

Considering Homeschooling? Here’s What You Need To Know

More families are considering homeschooling as uncertainty mounts about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Study Seeks to Reunite River Market and Columbus Park

(Updated Nov. 10, 2020: The Downtown Council and the city are holding a self-guided public open house from Nov. 11 through Nov. 29 to provide people an opportunity to learn more about the Bridging Park & Market study and offer their input.  “The goal is for residents and visitors to experience a more livable, safe…

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The pandemic has changed our way of life, even how we dine

curiousKC: Your List of Outdoor Dining Options

Don’t know where to safely dine? curiousKC compiled a few resources and a list for you.

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Marcie Abramson, left, and her mother, Cynthia.

Small Groups Are Forming ‘Quarantine Bubbles’ To Fight Loneliness During Pandemic

Quarantine bubbles can effectively limit the risk of contracting the coronavirus while allowing people to have much needed social interactions with their friends and family.

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Art work

Bringing An Artist’s Spirituality to the Practice of Medicine

Nancy Tilson-Mallett has tapped her interests in art and science to help infuse spirituality into the practice of medicine.

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KC Live! at Bat Today for Royals Season Opener

It’s batter-up today for Kansas City Live! as the downtown venue hosts a Royals season opener party, its biggest sports-watching event since Covid-19 disrupted the Big 12 Tournament in mid-March. “We’ve been open for awhile and had local bands, doing it cautiously and following the city guidelines,” said Jason Bradley, director of entertainment and production…

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"Art House" guests Michelle Davidson Bratcher and Patrick Rea

Art House | A Celebration of Heartland Filmmaking

“Art House” guests Patrick Rea and Michelle Davidson Bratcher discuss filmmaking in the heartland.

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Mattie's Vegan Eats Food Truck

Midwest Black Restaurant Week Starts Today: Here’s a List for KC

Celebrating Midwest Black Restaurant Week.

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Denver-Based Atomic Drops Biscuit on Westport

By Kevin Collison Denver-based Atomic Provisions has launched a culinary assault on Westport that between biscuit dishes, ice cream and New York-style pizza should satisfy the heartiest of eaters from sunup until long after dark. The latest dining transplant from the Mile High City to Westport is housed in the renovated, century-old former City Ice…

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Monarch butterflies rest on branches.

Weekend Possibilities | Festival of Butterflies, Royals Opening Day, Double Shift’s Anniversary Party

Butterflies, baseball and beer — sounds like summer. Better late than never, baseball is back. While we can’t enjoy a day at “The K” or even frequent some favorite in-door drinking spots, there’s still plenty to fill mid-summer afternoons this weekend across the metro. Friday, July 24 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Each year, millions…

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