Harlequin Romance Writer Cast in Cliffhanger at the U.S. Census Bureau
A veteran Kansas City-area U.S. Census Bureau employee is seeking answers after being forced to resign.
Dangerous Demo Site in Heart of Downtown Raises Concerns About City Indifference
By Kevin Collison A dangerous, unfenced demolition site in the heart of downtown across from Municipal Auditorium is again raising questions about how well City Hall protects pedestrians from hazardous conditions. The exposed property at 1319 Wyandotte adjoins the sidewalk with no barriers to prevent passersby from falling 10- to 15 feet onto concrete rubble…
Tap List | Resolving to Drink More Beer in 2020
Kansas City area breweries offer appealing options for the new year.
Pondering the Future of Art Philanthropy in Kansas City
As an older generation passes, Kansas City civic leaders are pondering who will carry on their legacy of art philanthropy.
Walnut Street Reopening in City Market After 30 Year Absence
Work is well underway on reconnecting Walnut Street through the City Market with completion expected in May. The city project will reopen Walnut as a two-way street from Third to Fifth streets on weekdays, and is intended to not only improve traffic flow, but make it a more pedestrian-friendly environment. The street will be closed…
Revocup’s Alchemy: Turning Small Change Into Meaningful Change
Revocup Coffee Roasters devotes some of its revenue to help improve the lives of Ethiopian coffee farmers and their families.
New Royals Owner Talks About Downtown Baseball, East Village
By Kevin Collison While cautioning it’s early in the game, John Sherman, the new owner of the Royals, has no problem talking up the economic benefits of downtown baseball and says he’s already being lobbied on possible sites. “Baseball creates more economic opportunity in denser areas versus suburban areas or less dense areas,” Sherman said…
New Royals Owner Talks About Downtown Baseball, East Village
New Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman discusses sites where a downtown baseball stadium could work.
Art House Recommendation | “Brief Encounter”
Flatland’s Blake Miller recommends “Brief Encounter,” a British romance directed by David Lean, in this week’s installment of “Art House.”
Greater Downtown Enters New Year Ready for Work(ers)
By Kevin Collison Greater downtown enters 2020 poised to tackle a key ingredient missing from an otherwise successful previous decade when thousands of residents, dozens of street-level businesses, and the streetcar line were added to the mix. That lagging factor has been jobs. If all goes according to already approved plans, by this summer there…
Putting a Human Face On The Housing Affordability Debate
Kansas City area community leaders are grappling with how to encourage housing affordability.
Weekend Possibilities | Vintage Revival, KC’s eSports Expo, and New Year’s Resolution Rush
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include Vintage Revival, the Kansas City eSports Expo and New Year’s Resolution Rush.
Season of Giving: Educating Future Environmental Leaders
This charity goes to people in need, particularly rural residents.
Multi-Phase Freighthouse District Redevelopment Plan to Kick Off in Early 2020
By Kevin Collison Developer Vince Bryant intends to launch his ambitious redevelopment plan for the Freight House District by renovating the former Superior Moving & Storage buildings at 2020 Walnut into office space. Bryant also is planning a separate project, called “Podium on Main” that calls for building 200,000 square feet of new office space…