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Bella Rainey

City Editor
Holly Bastin has seen the coffee industry grow and evolve over the last decade in Kansas City. Now, she is teaching classes at PH Coffee and is a World Champion barista coach.
Buckle up for Drink Up Month, where we’re celebrating all of your favorite Derby City beverages.
West Bottoms Whiskey Co. is joining the Drink Up Month celebration this July. Read Editor Bella and founder Alex Lindsey’s conversation about the biz, and stay tuned for a drink special at the end.
With 100,000+ fans attending the pop star’s “The Eras Tour,” the Kansas City region may be busier than usual. Here’s everything you need to know about attending the two night show at Arrowhead Stadium.
The countdown is on for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” in Kansas City this weekend, so we’re diving into her discography and pairing each album to a Kansas City neighborhood.
July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day, and The Big Biscuit is showing Kansas Citians how to celebrate. Let’s look at a recipe + pro tips for making the restaurant’s fried chicken.
Drink Up Month is all about spotlighting the beverage industry in Music City — from cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in Music City for everyone. Let’s dive into what the NASHtoday team has in store this July.
No Taylor Swift tickets? No problem. We have three activities for Swifties across the Kansas City area, including shopping, friendship bracelets, and Taylor’s tunes.
Dive into the history behind German beer with local brewery KC Bier Co’s owner. Plus, get the details on the KCtoday + KC Bier Co happy hour on Thursday, July 6.
Drink Up Month is all about celebrating the beverage industry in Chattanooga — from cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in the Scenic City for everyone. Let’s dive into what the NOOGAtoday team has in store this July.
Tuesday, July 4 marks Independence Day, and the festivities are far from lacking in the Kansas City area. Let’s dive into the celebrations, firework shows, and family-friendly events happening on the big day.
Vine Street Brewing is officially opening its doors in Kansas City this Friday, June 30. The brewery intends to uplift community voices and create a vibrant and inclusive environment.
Learn more about KCtoday’s newest City Editor Charmaine and catch up with City Editor Bella.
The Kansas City Museum’s Corinthian Hall is officially opening back up after months of water damage restoration this July.
Drink Up Month is all about celebrating the beverage industry in Kansas City — from cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in the City of Fountains for everyone. Let’s dive into what the KCtoday team has in store this July.
The Current is changing the tides in women’s sports, building the first ever sports stadium purposed for a women’s team in the world. Let’s check in on updates to the project’s construction, anticipating a 2024 finish.
From holiday cards to family entertainment, Hallmark has created an empire around the joys of living + loving. Let’s dive into the history behind the business in Kansas City, plus the innovations it brings to the table in the present day.
From cheap flights to Las Vegas retail conferences to releasing T-shirt designs with the Kansas City Chiefs, MADE MOBB has proved they are small but mighty in the Kansas City community.
Let’s dive into what short-term rentals are, what ordinances are in place, and what contacts you can use to start operating in the Tampa Bay area.
Janine Kluckhohn is back with the KCtoday book club — this time, a page turning sci-fi fantasy young adult novel. Dive in and see what Janine has to day + then buy the book for yourself.
Yoli Tortilleria changed the bakery landscape of Kansas City through their innovative Mexican tortillas — landing them the title of “Outstanding Bakery” at the James Beard Awards.
Check off your favorite brews, beans, and eats with these passport programs. Plus, benefit from various deals and discounts from each passport offering.
Boulevardia is a weekend full of live music, local talent, food + drink, and celebrating the Kansas City creative community. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the festival — whether you are attending or not.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is giving away free trees thanks to the sustainability efforts from Parks and Recreation and Neighborhood Services departments. Here’s how you can get yours.
Everything you need to know about the development of a new destination neighborhood in Kansas City coined Vacation Village.
Monday, June 19 marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. Commemorate the federal holiday with these events + happenings in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Rainbow Tour is a self-guided, app-narrated driving tour of Kansas City’s rich LGBTQ+ history.
Let’s dive into what short-term rentals are, how they operate, and what ordinances are in place to ensure they operate fairly in Kansas City.
Regardless of which sip you prefer to pour — you’ll want to drink up this content, which recognizes San Antonio’s beverage scene for the entire month of July.
The Hy-Vee Arena is an anchor in the Historic West Bottoms neighborhood — and we bet you didn’t know how multi-functional the space is.