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A pedestrian and bicycle bridge planned to run parallel to the KC Streetcar extension on Grand Viaduct is expected now to be completed in 2025.

KC Streetcar Extension on the Riverfront Gains Momentum

Port KC’s development committee has endorsed creating a special taxing district to help fund a KC Streetcar extension to Berkley Riverfront Park.

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Cocina47 Restaurant Project Back in Play at Plaza

By Kevin Collison Cocina47 is back, and this time the restaurant development proposed for 47th and Pennsylvania has returned to its original vision as a three-story project, shedding the controversial six additional levels of condos. Developer Matt Pennington presented his plan to the Port KC development committee Monday. He is seeking tax incentives to help…

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The Cocina47 development at 47th and Pennsylvania has been revised to its original three-story design.

Cocina47 Restaurant Development Back in Play at Plaza

The Cocina47 development has returned to a three-story plan, shedding six additional levels of condos that had sparked controversy on the Country Club Plaza.

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Tenderloin Grill Moves to City Market, Pig Snoots and All

By Kevin Collison The Tenderloin Grill has relocated to the City Market after serving its namesake speciality, along with food including hamburgers and pig snoot sandwiches at 900 Southwest Boulevard for 90 years. The new location takes over the space in the northeast corner formerly occupied by Taste of Brazil. As part of the transaction,…

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The Missouri state flag is seen flying outside the Missouri State Capitol Building on Jan. 17, 2021, in Jefferson City.

Missouri Lawmakers Enter Final Week of Session with Major GOP Priorities Unfinished

Changes to the initiative petition process and a ban on transgender health care are bills Missouri Republicans hope to finalize before the 2023 session ends.

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