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Charlotte Street, the sign pictured here, was named after prominent early KC figure, Charlotte Campbell. Campbell was the wife of John Campbell, and was a descendant of the Duke of Argyll.

curiousKC | Learn One Kansas City Street’s Royal History

Ever wonder what the story is behind Charlotte Street’s name? curiousKC’s got the answer.

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Archival photos are laid on a tan piece of paper, denoting how our journalist traced down the history of Parkville.

curiousKC | Parkville Reckons With Its Storied Past

In 1956, Pearl Spencer was one of the first Black students to enroll in Parkville’s newly integrated high school.  Spencer and her siblings still vividly remember their experiences growing up Black in Parkville – the good, the bad and the ugly.  A reader asked curiousKC to look into who lives in what was once the…

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To curb fear in the unknown, Enam Haddad tells her children that the virus is like little red dots that need to be avoided. (Collage by Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Image: Library of Congress)

curiousKC | How Do You Discuss the Scary Virus With Children?

The curiousKC team talks to parents and experts about how to discuss COVID-19 with children.

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Church in Steptoe neighborhood

curiousKC | Excavating the History of Steptoe, Westport’s Lost Black Neighborhood

The curiousKC team explores the fascinating history of Steptoe, a lost Black neighborhood in Westport.

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Novel restaurant.

curiousKC | Here’s a List of Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Kansas City

The curiousKC team takes a tour of Kansas City restaurants that emphasize local and natural foods on their menus.

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