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Activists sit inside City Hall on July 13, while the Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee deliberates on updating building codes. Groups like the Sierra Club and Sunrise Movement have been prominent during these meetings.

How New Building Codes Could Help Fight Climate Change

The Kansas City Council is set to continue discussing implementation of more energy-efficient building codes at their Aug. 10 meeting.

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Parks Department Opens One-Acre Dog Park on Downtown’s East Side

By Kevin Collison The KC Parks and Recreation Department has opened another dog park in the downtown area, this one a one-acre tract where canines can run free at Margaret Kemp Park at 10th and Harrison adjacent to 71 Highway. Parks Director Chris Cotten said the opportunity to open a dog park arose after a…

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The mugshots of three Jane Collective members after being arrested by Chicago Police in 1972.

When Abortion Was a Crime

These women broke the law (or went around it) to terminate their pregnancies. More than 50 years later, they can recall every detail.

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A navy blue background with an orange outline of the state of Kansas with a ballot box inside. On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections.

curiousKC | A Guide to What You’ll See in the Aug. 2 Kansas Primary About Abortion

On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections. Here’s what you need to know.

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Developer Hopes New Apartment Design Eases Plaza Bowl Concerns

By Kevin Collison A big apartment project proposed on Belleview near the Country Club Plaza is challenging Plaza Bowl height restrictions, but the developer believes its more refined design should mollify potential critics. Lane4 Property Group’s plan for a 338-unit project at 4711 Belleview is scheduled to be considered by the City Plan Commission Aug….

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