Rural Rebirth: Excelsior Springs, Eternally
Excelsior Springs faced the same fate as many rural towns, declining population and vacant downtown buildings. But that didn’t happen. Here’s its rural rebirth.
Film Row Projects Underway, Latest Crossroads Investment by Helzberg
By Kevin Collison Work is set to begin on a big Crossroads redevelopment project that includes renovating two Film Row buildings and transforming a parking lot at 18th and Baltimore into a landscaped courtyard. The project is being done by philanthropist and developer Shirley Bush Helzberg, her latest investment in the historic Film Row area…
Weekend Possibilities | BBQ at Arrowhead, Jesus Christ and an SNL Star
Music, food festivals and an outdoor movie will make the first weekend of the season a doozy. Friday, June 23 7:30 p.m. Prejudice & Pride comes to The Arts Asylum, 824 E. Meyer Blvd., stage Friday night. The new folk musical is a play on Jane Austen’s classic novel that tells the heartfelt and hilarious…
Endorsements Shift Kansas City’s Political Landscape
Even as the old guard of Kansas City politics made endorsements, newer groups like KC Tenants Power and Northland Strong shaped the 2023 City Council election.
Revised River Market Apartment Project Supported by Plan Commission
By Kevin Collison A revised development plan for the long-awaited Oaks River Market apartment project at Third and Grand was supported by the City Plan Commission Tuesday and the developer anticipates breaking ground before year’s end. Minneapolis-based Oaks Properties took over the apartment deal across from the City Market last year after an earlier version…
Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas won re-election, all but one incumbent was re-elected and seven newcomers were selected in Tuesday’s City Council election.
Grimm Tattoo Reopens in West Bottoms After Devastating Fire
Grimm Tattoo has relocated its shop and museum to the West Bottoms after a devastating fire destroyed its Midtown location in April.
Missouri Farmers Embrace Practices to Protect Waterways
Missouri farmers are implementing sustainable practices that protect waterways and improve the sustainability of their operations.
Art in the Loop Kicks Off 10th Year in Downtown
The 2023 Art in the Loop program will kick-off Wednesday (June 21) at 5:30 p.m. with a special reception at the Kansas City Public Library Central Branch. The event will feature all of the 2023 visual and performance artists. Guests will be entertained with dance and music and the event is free and open to…
Tap List | June Is Missouri Craft Beer Month
The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild has designated June as Craft Beer Month. Many local breweries are participating.