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Soulcentricitea Brewing Tea and Natural Goodness on Troost
By Kevin Collison Nika Renee is bringing her blend of tea, pastries and serenity to the Wonder Shops + Flats development at 30th and Troost, opening her Soulcentrictea shop in the former Blip coffee space. “I love tea and I’ve always been a tea fanatic,” she said. “Our theme is earth-based, crafted, soul-centered natural products.”…
Flashcube Opens for Residents Next Month Following $69M Renovation
By Kevin Collison The historic “Flashcube” building is scheduled to open to residents in mid-July following a $69 million renovation that converted a 1970s office building into a 184-unit, luxury apartment building. The nine-story, reflective glass-clad building at 720 Main already has 30 units committed through pre-leasing and its developer is asking for premium rents,…
Nick’s Picks | Wearing Masks, Pondering Names and an Independence Day Like No Other
Debates over wearing masks to tamp down the COVID-19 pandemic and renaming public landmarks following the death of George Floyd continue this week in the Kansas City area.
Flying Saucer Spins Out of Power & Light District
The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, one of the earliest tenants at the Power & Light District, has closed its doors permanently, according to a company official in Dallas. The establishment at the southeast corner of 13th and Walnut opened in 2008 and featured more than 240 beers along with pub food. While its name evokes…
East Village Transit Center Opening in Early August
By Kevin Collison The new East Village Transit Center at 12th and Charlotte, the final installment in a $56 million service improvement program by the KC Transportation Authority, is scheduled to open for its first bus riders on Aug. 2. KCATA officials believe the new $5 million facility will be a substantial improvement over the…