Nick’s Picks | Auto Strike, 9/11 and Royals Stadium
This week’s news in Kansas City include a potential auto strike, a 9/11 anniversary and a possible stadium announcement by the Royals.
KC Homeless Center Scores $50K Game Day Gift from NFL, Little Caesars
By Kevin Collison It was the kind of pre-game Chiefs gathering that occurred all around Kansas City Thursday, people munching pizza, getting pumped with loud DJ music and even a guest appearance by KC Wolf. But this one had a surprise delivered by the NFL and Little Caesars, a $50,000 donation to the Downtown Community…
Older Adults Embrace Vitality Through Dance
Vitality in Motion specializes in adaptive dance and adaptive yoga specifically designed for seniors.
Latina Speakeasy, Bar Bringing Drinks and Tapas to West Bottoms
By Kevin Collison A mother-daughter team who relish their Latina heritage and look forward to serving cocktails, wine and tapas in a vibrant atmosphere are opening a new place in the West Bottoms this month. “We wanted something that showed that culture,” said Kandi Kerns. “It’s all about the shared experience, sitting with friends and…
Weekend Possibilities | Hot Air Balloons, KC Underground Film Fest and Pokémon
It’s a big weekend for live local music. Concertgoers can pick from Lemonade Social, Jazz Fest in Prairie Village and Celebrate Ameri’kana from Making Movies. Other options include KC Underground Film Festival, Greek Fest and hot air balloons in Topeka. Friday, Sept. 8 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. If you want to “catch ‘em all,” you…
Kansas Struggles with Shortage of Alzheimer’s Care Workers
The Alzheimer’s Association recently released a study that found Kansas is one of the states that can be considered a “desert” for dementia care.
Country Club Plaza Backers See Silver Lining in Loan Default
A loan default by the owners of the Country Club Plaza has lifted the hopes of Plaza advocates about the future of the venerable shopping district.
Local Plaza Backers See Silver Lining in Ownership Default
By Kevin Collison The owners of the Country Club Plaza’s default on their loan has raised the possibility of new management and lifted hopes of Plaza advocates about the future of the venerable shopping district. “For now, I am choosing to be optimistic that a new owner will bring new energy and abundant resources to…
Risks and Rewards of Playing High School Football
Kansas City football history is littered with players killed and maimed playing the sport. It was so violent high school football once was banned for 13 years.
Devoured Pizza Opening Permanent Spot in Martini Corner
By Kevin Collison Devoured Pizza, which began during the Covid pandemic as a backyard operation for friends and family, plans to open a permanent space in Martini Corner within the next six months. Devoured plans to open a 20-seat place in the same building that houses Made in KC and Ludo’s at 325 E. 31st…
Tap List | Local Breweries Celebrate September Anniversaries
Rochester Brewing & Roasting Co., 3Halves Brewing Co. and Cinder Block Brewery are local breweries celebrating anniversaries in September.
Supporters of Reparations Effort in Kansas City Seek Funds
A commission established by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to study Black reparations is seeking funding to support its work.
Poor Regulatory Safeguards Leave Farmworkers Suffocating in the Face of Increasing Heat Waves
A fifth of reported heat-related deaths are agricultural workers. Advocates are calling attention to the impact of climate change on this group from heat waves.
Affordable Apartments in Way of Potential East Village Ballpark
By Kevin Collison In a twist on the story line the East Village sorely needs investment, the only project built there since it was designated a redevelopment zone in 2005 would need to be demolished if the Royals choose it for their ballpark. And Community Builders of Kansas City wants to leverage that affordable apartment…
To Navigate Car-Dominated Kansas City, These Congolese Refugees Teach Each Other How to Drive
Refugees often struggle to get to jobs, school or the store without adequate transportation. But getting a driver’s license in Kansas City is hard enough without the added barriers of a new language and culture. That’s where Justin Bilombele comes in.