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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Thanksgiving Week Stuffed with News and Fun

Nick Haines provides the outlook for a busy Thanksgiving week ahead in Kansas City.

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Nationally-Renowned Ballpark Author Says Timing Right to Bring Royals Downtown

(Editor’s note: This article originally was published Jan. 31, 2020) By Kevin Collison Kansas City was “lucky” 15 years ago not to build a downtown ballpark when the Royals lease was last up, but that’s all changed now, according to Paul Goldberger, author of the new book “Ballpark: Baseball in the American City.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning…

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Changemaker Frank Douglas

Faith Leader Turns Grief Into Services for Suffering Families

Changemaker Bishop Frank Douglas Jr. lost his son – Cameron – when he was shot and killed at the age of 23. In response, he formed a nonprofit to support families who have lost loved ones to violence.

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Plan Calls for Historic River Market Building to be Restored for Gym

By Kevin Collison A derelict historic building in the River Market at 407 Grand is slated to be restored to its original appearance as the new home of TheGymKC. TheGymKC, which has operated in the River Market at 200 Wyandotte, needs to relocate to make way for a redevelopment plan, according to the project application…

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Anjie Keyes’ life changed when she was diagnosed with HIV.

In Their Own Words: How HIV and AIDS Changed the Lives of 3 Kansas Citians

Three people living with HIV in Kansas City share what life is like and what they’ve experienced.

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