Baltimore Demo Leaves Question, What’s Next?
By Kevin Collison A small commercial structure at 1626 Baltimore owned by philanthropist Shirley Helzberg has been razed and a building she owns next door is slated to be demolished soon, leaving Crossroads neighbors curious about her future plans. The 14,000 square-foot vacant building at 1626 Baltimore was torn down recently. Pete Lacy, Helzberg’s real…
Art House Extra | A Grandfather’s Death, A Granddaughter’s Reckoning
The new film “46 Years” delves deeply into frayed family dynamics and internecine conflict within the Nation of Islam, and how a granddaughter attempts to process those losses nearly a half-century later.
KC’s Craft Barbecue Scene Heats Up
Since March 2020, three Kansas City area craft barbecue restaurants – Chef J BBQ, Fox & Fire Barbecue and Night Goat – have opened as pop-ups, part of a new generation of young pitmasters using offset smokers and cooking with wood.
Mark Twain Tower Developer Expects to Resume Work Soon
By Kevin Collison The Washington D.C. developer of the historic Mark Twain Tower expects to resume work soon renovating the building into 222 apartments after a lengthy delay caused in part by the Covid pandemic. Phil Aftuck of The Bernstein Cos. said his firm is close to finalizing financing for the $60 million redevelopment which…
Sunday’s ‘Stop Asian Hate KC’ Vigil Offers a Safe Space for Healing
Jackie Nguyen, owner of Cafe Cà Phê, says she’s taking a stand for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Kansas City. The vigil she is sponsoring on Sunday is a way for the community to find support and healing.
Weekend Possibilities | Easter Egg Hunts, World of Wheels and KC’s New Baby Stingray
Classic cars, a comedy class, a cup of coffee — March’s final weekend offers some serious range when it comes to what’s happening in and around Kansas City.
Amelia Earhart’s Enduring Legacy: Women Who Dare to Soar
While her final flight and disappearance remains shrouded in mystery, Amelia Earhart’s life left a lasting legacy for women who dare to soar.
‘We Are Significant’: Resources in Response to Violence Against Asian Americans
A PBS employee reflects on the response to recent attacks on Asian Americans in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rural Resilience: Mental Health Care Providers Face Challenging Times Along With Their Patients
Rural mental health workers face increased client loads, workforce shortages, bad broadband connections and a revolutionized system as COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
Streetcar Riverfront Run Approved, Early 2024 Service
By Kevin Collison Streetcar service from Union Station to Berkley Riverfront Park is expected to be running by early 2024 following the unanimous approval by the Port KC board of an agreement with the KC Streetcar Authority and the KCATA Monday. The half-mile, $20.2 million extension from the current north terminus in the River Market…
Tap List | Spring Means New Beginnings for Border Brewing Co.
Spring 2021 offers signs of new life in the Kansas City craft beer scene.
How Midwestern Women Pioneered Feed Sack Fashion
The Johnson County Museum is hosting a traveling Thrift Style exhibit featuring dresses made from feed sacks until May 1.
Kansas Considers Making Medical Marijuana Legal, But Very Hard To Get
Kansas lawmakers are considering tight restrictions for any medical marijuana law in the state.
curiousKC | Does the COVID Vaccine Cause Shingles?
Does the COVID vaccine cause shingles? The short answer, no. Learn more here.
Le Chronic Cafe Serves Aunt Kathy’s Eclairs, Comfort Food
By Kevin Collison In opening Le Chronic Cafe at the City Market, chef Bryan Merker is fulfilling a promise he made to his Aunt Kathy years ago. As a kid in Kansas City, he always enjoyed the wonderful eclairs his aunt prepared. “My aunt was an amazing baker,” Merker recalled. “She always made eclairs so…