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Radishes, carrots, greens and leeks are piled on a table.

Break Out the Tote Bags: Farmers Market Season Has Arrived

Kansas City area farmers markets are trying to hold the line on prices as grocery prices soar, while touting the benefits of buying fresh produce from local growers.

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Westport High School Apartment Redevelopment Underway

By Kevin Collison Work has begun on the $52.2 million renovation of the historic Westport High School building into a 138-unit residential project called The Apartments at Westport Commons. The renovation of the 112 year-old former high school into apartments was first proposed in October 2020 by the same development team behind the restoration of…

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Interior view of the Midwest Genealogy Center.

Family Historians Parse the Past With Newly Released 1950 Census Data

The official release of detailed 1950 Census data for individuals is cause for celebration for folks fascinated by researching family histories.

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New Atlanta Ballpark Considered Model for Royals Coming Downtown

By Kevin Collison If you’re curious about the game plan for a potential Royals downtown ballpark, the new  home of the Atlanta Braves may offer some inside baseball. Truist Field and its adjoining “The Battery Atlanta” mixed-use development were cited several times by experts discussing the “Future of Sports Facilities” at an event last week…

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The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development with offices, residences, restaurants and bars, was built next door to the ballpark and attracts customers year round.

How a New Downtown Royals Ballpark Might Work

If you’re curious about the game plan for a potential Kansas City Royals downtown ballpark, the new home of the Atlanta Braves may offer some inside baseball.

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