News & Issues
Zion-Inspired Hydration Station Spouts at Berkley Riverfront Park
By Kevin Collison A refreshing idea that impressed Jared Campbell while visiting Zion National Park is about to spout at Berkley Riverfront Park, and possibly lead to more in greater downtown and beyond. “When I was in Utah I visited Zion Park and noticed the Rotary there had installed hydration stations at all the shuttle…
Live Venues Shuttered by Pandemic Could Start Getting Grants
For an industry all but completely shut down since March 2020, getting back to normal is going to take a major jumpstart.
Downtown World War I Museum Center of Memorial Day Weekend
The National World War I Museum and Memorial overlooking downtown will be the center of Memorial Day weekend activities peaking with the “Great Balloon Glow” event Sunday evening. The free balloon event starts at 6 p.m. and features anchored hot air balloons glowing as their propane burners keep them inflated, according to a release from…
How to Observe Memorial Day During the Pandemic
Whether in-person of virtually, here are six ways to reflect and remember fallen Americans on Memorial Day.
Troost Apartment Plan Moving Forward After Incentive Approval
By Kevin Collison Work on twin apartment projects totaling 52 units at the southeast and southwest corners of 27th and Troost is expected to begin in late summer following approval of a tax incentive package Wednesday. The $8 million project is being developed by Exact Partners, the firm which redeveloped the nearby historic Wonder Bread…