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Age of Coronavirus: Funerals Take on a Remote Vibe

Families and faith leaders are struggling with how to conduct funerals during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Potential River Market Apartment Deal Would Include Affordable Units

(Updated Aug. 12: The city and Port KC have prepared an updated request for proposals for the City Market property where an apartment development is contemplated: By Kevin Collison An approximately 250-unit apartment project that would include affordable housing is being contemplated for a public parking lot northwest of Fifth and Main next to the…

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CID Workers on Front Line Sanitizing Public Spaces During Covid Crisis

By Kevin Collison The “bumble bees” who’ve come to symbolize the greater commitment to the safety and maintenance of downtown have taken on a new role–the frontline in sanitizing transit stations and other public spaces during the Covid-19 crisis. “We want our team to be part of the fight against the spread of the coronavirus…

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Sheri Lee stands in playroom at her facility

Age of Cornonavirus: Nearly Half of US Child Care Centers Say They May Not Survive Pandemic

Nearly half of U.S. child care centers say they may not survive the financial losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Downtown Apartment Life During Covid, Has Somebody Sneezed in that Elevator?

By Kevin Collison John Pryor has it better than many dealing with the unique living challenges posed for downtown apartment dwellers during the current Covid-19 crisis. “It’s gives us a little more cabin fever,” said the Two Light resident and downtown business owner. “The apartments are extremely nice, but small for a family with a…

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