The Best Places in the World to Retire Now
Soaring U.S. inflation and a moderating pandemic in much of the world are leading more Americans to pull up stakes and retire abroad.
Wolfepack BBQ Sets Up Smoker in Columbus Park
By Kevin Collison A well-known Columbus Park landmark is reopening this spring as Wolfepack BBQ and its owners first order of business is soothing the neighborhood indigestion caused by its previous operator. “We want to have a neighborhood welcoming day to start things off on the right foot,” said co-owner Sam Parker. He and his…
Weekend Possibilities | KC Restaurant Week, Taylor Swift and Kids Yoga
The upcoming weekend features a Taylor Swift-inspired pop-up, a celebration of the Chinese New Year and hundreds of special menus for KC Restaurant week.
Here’s a Taste of Kansas City Restaurant Week 2023
Kansas City Restaurant Week (KCRW), which kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday, Jan. 22. More than 200 restaurants have signed on to take part.
Plaza Area Council Now Official, Plans to Boost District’s Next Century
By Kevin Collison A new civic effort to shepherd the Country Club Plaza and environs into its second 100 years has organized as a nonprofit, and plans to hire staff and begin pursuing its goals by the end of the year. What’s called the Plaza Area Council intends to be an umbrella organization for looking…
New Support Group for Country Club Plaza Takes Shape
A new support group for the Country Club Plaza and its environs has been organized as a nonprofit, and plans to hire staff by the end of the year.
Tap List | Brick River Cider Opens In Crossroads District
Brick River Cider Co. has opened at 1701 McGee St., expanding the city’s options for cider fans.
Historic Scarritt Apartment Renovation Plan Advances
By Kevin Collison A $47.5 million plan to renovate the historic Scarritt office tower on Grand Boulevard and its adjoining Arcade into 126 apartments was endorsed for tax incentives Monday by a Port KC committee. The 11-story tower at 818 Grand and its four-story arcade at 819 Walnut are considered among the most attractive historic…
‘This is Do or Die’: Western Kansas Farmers Push to Save the Ogallala Aquifer Before it’s Too Late
After decades of irrigation, the aquifer that makes life possible in dry western Kansas is reaching a critical point. But a new plan could save more of what’s left.
Tireless ‘Ms. Jessie’ Cultivates Next Generation of Neighborhood Leaders
Jessie Jefferson is developing a new generation of neighborhood leaders as a consultant and community organizer for a host of neighborhoods.
Nick’s Picks | Big Week Ahead for Politics and KC Restaurants
The week ahead will be dominated by political news at the local, state and national levels.
North Kansas City Streetcar Plan Hits $222M Roadblock
By Kevin Collison A proposal to extend the streetcar to North Kansas City has hit a hard fiscal reality; it’s far too expensive to build utilizing the local funding method that has developed the system so far on Main Street and to the riverfront. It would cost up to $222 million to extend the streetcar…
New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI
Meet Mark Spencer, who was hired in September by the city’s aviation department to serve as arts program coordinator at Kansas City International Airport.
North Kansas City Streetcar Extension Sidetracked by Financial Concerns
A proposal to extend the streetcar to North Kansas City has hit a hard fiscal reality — it’s far too expensive to build utilizing the local funding methods that have developed the system so far.
Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar Coming to East Crossroads
(Editor’s note: This article was published originally March 1, 2022. The owner now hopes to open by early March 2023.) By Kevin Collison A new sushi place is in the works for the East Crossroads, this one specializing in hand rolls, a newer trend for serving the popular cuisine. Nam Phan and his partners plan…