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worship sign above sanctuary door

Keeping The Faith in Kansas City

In the best of all worlds, religion fosters a common cause for self improvement and good works. Yet, as we have seen, harmony disintegrates when some followers espouse views that seem to contradict the basic tenets of their faith. Such divides led to this question posed to curiousKC: “How do the religiously devout reconcile their…

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Townes van Zandt set list Drum Room KCMO

When Townes Was in Town

curiousKC answers: “Did Townes Van Zandt ever play in KCMO?” The short answer: Yes. Long answer: Learn the full story here.

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Argentine mural by Jose Faus and Alisha Gambino

What More Latinx Murals in KC Mean For Representation

curiousKC investigates the question: ‘Why aren’t there more Latinx murals in Kansas City?”

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Bridging The Gap

Bump-Bump. Bump-Bump. Bump-Bump. So goes the steady rumble of the nearly 44,000 vehicles a day traversing the U.S. highway 169 bridge in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The structure’s three steel arches make it look like a small roller coaster has been dropped in front of the skyline. It’s the Buck O’Neil bridge, and the 63-year-old…

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Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?

Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?

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