News & Issues
Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the April 2023 Ballot
Kansas City voters are narrowing the field for mayor and city council seats in redrawn council districts. Plus, residents will decide whether to approve taxes on recreational marijuana and Airbnbs.
Wellness Center Planned for Former Wendell Phillips School Near 18th & Vine
By Kevin Collison The former Wendell Phillips school near the 18th & Vine District is slated to become a community wellness center serving the neighborhood and a new affordable housing project planned across the street. Urban Catalyst Inc. has acquired the school at 24th and Vine from the Kansas City Public Schools and is planning…
Nick’s Picks | March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day
March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day top the news forecast for this week in Kansas City.
Crossroads Food Stop Offers World Cuisine–To Go
By Kevin Collison There’s an international food festival occurring in a quiet corner of the East Crossroads several blocks removed from the microbrewery scene and if it’s hard to find, don’t worry, it’s already well known to Door Dash and Uber Eats drivers. The Crossroads Food Stop, a virtual food hall at 1600 Campbell, has…
What’s at Stake in Kansas City Elections? How the City Prioritizes Housing and Development
The upcoming Kansas City election will add several new members to the Kansas City Council and affect the direction of the city and Mayor Quinton Lucas’ agenda.