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Nick’s Picks | The Pope, Fountains, Trees, and More …

Remembering Pope Francis It’s going to be a week of mourning as Catholics around the world mark today’s passing of Pope Francis. The Argentinian-born pontiff was 88 years old. Francis’s death triggers a series of rituals and procedures. His papal ring will be destroyed, and his rooms will be sealed. He will lie in state…

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ast revelers participate in Kansas City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Beautiful weather blessed the 2025 edition. (Facebook | Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade)

Nick’s Picks | St. Pat’s Parade, Transit Woes, Planet Comicon, and More …

Kansas City Turns Green We didn’t get to have a Super Bowl parade this year, but it looked like we were heading for a massive St. Patrick’s Day Parade. With most kids out of school for Spring Break and temperatures in the 70s, organizers were expecting a larger-than-usual crowd for today’s Kansas City St. Patrick’s…

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A view of work on a streetcar extension looking south from about 43rd and Main streets.

Nick’s Picks | KC Streetcar, Kansas Troops, Missouri Governor, and More …

The Chiefs are officially heading to the Super Bowl. Will that be the only story Kansas Citians now care about? Here are some other trends and news developments you may want to be aware of in a week dominated by Chiefs talk… The Big Streetcar Shutdown It’s the week of the big Kansas City Streetcar…

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Supporters cheer the win of Amendment 3 on Nov. 5, 2024

Nick’s Picks | Abortion Ban, Death Penalty, Solar Energy, and More …

New Missouri Abortion Amendment Takes Effect Missouri’s near-total ban on abortion officially comes to an end this week. It follows last month’s voter approval of Amendment 3, which enshrines the right to an abortion in the state Constitution. Its provisions take effect on Thursday. That’s when Planned Parenthood says it will open three temporary abortion…

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People watch plaza lighting ceremony in 2022

Nick’s Picks | Holiday Lightings, Hallmark, Hardwood, and More …

It’s going to be a short week for many Kansas Citians as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Here are the upcoming week’s big events… Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt Flips the Switch on the Plaza Lights The Country Club Plaza is preparing for its largest event of the year. It’s the 95th Plaza Lighting…

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