News & Issues
Dynamic Kansas City Cultural District Perhaps a Streetcar Stop Away
(Editor’s note: CityScene KC is taking a little time off to recharge its batteries in the Black Hills. Following the recent FTA decision to fund the planned extension of the streetcar from downtown to UMKC, the next few days will feature previous stories about the plans and ideas already set in motion along Main Street in…
Pandemic Silver Lining: Internet Speeds Have Spiked
A new study by WhistleOut found that internet speeds have largely increased across the nation since March — and that speeds in Kansas and Missouri have increased more than 30%.
‘Canary’ Landing at Netherland, New Bar/Bistro Concept by Julep Owners
(UPDATE: Jan. 8, 2021. Canary opens today. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4-10 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 10 p.m. Closed Tuesday.) By Kevin Collison Canary, a new bistro and bar concept by the creators of Julep, will be the showpiece tenant of the newly-opened Netherland apartment and hotel building on…
A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud
The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.
Crossroads Chilling Thanks to New Pipeline from River Market
By Kevin Collison After disrupting downtown for more than a year laying a chilled-water pipeline below Wyandotte, Vicinity Energy has tapped into the new convention hotel and is looking to expand further into the Crossroads. “We’ve seen a lot of growth downtown with buildings going up and being renovated,” said Scott Stordahl, Vicinity general manager….