Building Up Low-Income Youth in Lawrence with Skateboards
Lawrence community leaders and skaters saw a need they could fill and stepped up, offering low-income youth free skateboards.
Plaza Restaurant Project Served Big Day, Expects Summer 2026 Opening
By Kevin Collison The Cocina47 restaurant project at the Plaza had a big day Wednesday, winning support from City Hall and Port KC, and converting a former staunch critic into an ally and indirect partner. The plan for a three-story building at 47th and Pennsylvania at the Country Club Plaza was unanimously endorsed by the…
Weekend Possibilities | Celebration at the Station, Lawrence Busker Fest, The Mavericks
Memorial Day weekend festivities range from Celebration at the Station to Lawrence Busker Fest and The Mavericks at Knuckleheads.
New Perspectives Emerge on Hyatt Regency Skywalks Collapse
Two new books offer fresh perspectives on the Hyatt Regency skywalks collapse, regarded as the most devastating structural collapse in U.S. history.
Study Looks at Reconnecting Berkley Riverfront to Columbus Park
By Kevin Collison After being neglected for much of the 20th Century, the downtown riverfront is becoming a new community and now is looking for better ways to connect with nearby neighborhoods, including Columbus Park. A Connectivity Study is underway with the goal of identifying ways to overcome obstacles posed by the busy rail corridor…
Study Looks at Reconnecting Riverfront and Columbus Park
A study underway that will consider ways to reconnect the Berkley Riverfront Park and the nearby Columbus Park neighborhood.
Johnson County Scrambles to Distribute Federal Money for Affordable Housing
Johnson County housing officials are racing to distribute unspent federal COVID-19 dollars aimed at affordable housing for vulnerable individuals and families.
With Weeks Until Winter Wheat Harvest, Drought Plagues Kansas
While the drought has eased in much of the United States, it has gotten worse in Kansas, which expects the winter wheat harvest to decline 20%.
KC Mac N’ Co. Opens at 1111 Main Building
KC Mac N’ Co. has graduated from The Parlor food hall and opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant on the ground level of the 1111 Main building, formerly called Town Pavilion. The restaurant serves several artisan macaroni and cheese dishes including Honey Serrano Mac, Mac Waffle with fried chicken served over a mac waffle, and KC…
Tap List | Missouri Named No. 2 Beer State
Missouri and Kansas City were highly ranked in a new study of the best craft beer cities and states.
West Bottoms Revival Continues with Two More Historic Rehabs
By Kevin Collison The West Bottoms redevelopment surge continued last week with tax incentives approved for the renovation of two historic buildings, one a 77-unit apartment project, the other a small office plan. The MCM Company of Cleveland continued onto the next phase of its West Bottoms Flats redevelopment, winning incentive approval for its $31.8…
Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the June 2023 Ballot
Kansas City is headed back to the polls on June 20 to select a new City Council. Here’s what you need to know about who is on the ballot.
Nick’s Picks | Summer Beckons on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Here’s a look ahead at the news of the week and weekend entertainment options in Kansas City.
New Owners Plan to Raise BLVD Tavern Crossroads Profile
By Kevin Collison A young family with strong restaurant management experience want to raise the profile of BLVD Tavern, a Crossroads establishment that can be easily missed on busy Southwest Boulevard. Derich Carlson and Grace Ryan recently purchased the tavern which has been in business for seven years at 320 Southwest Boulevard. They want to…
Harmony Project Helps Young Northeast KC Musicians to Thrive
Harmony Project is making a difference in the lives of young musicians in the Historic Northeast area of Kansas City, offering a path to higher education.