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Business
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We picked out our favorite on-sale furniture and decor (but the sale ends tonight).
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Real Estate
Be the Broker: What should go in these East Crossroads spaces?
East Crossroads KC has become the hub for cool diners and drinkeries, but there’s still a few spaces waiting to be transformed. Let’s use our imagination and build the city.
August 2, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
Drink Up: Take a look at the best moments from KCtoday’s 2023 Drink Up Month
We laughed, we sipped, we had a grand time. Take a look at July with us as we cap off a month of bev industry celebrations, meet-and-greets, and delicious drinks in Kansas City.
August 1, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Messenger Coffee
Business
Drink Up: Learn the process for sourcing ingredients at Messenger Coffee
If you like coffee and live in Kansas City, you probably heard of Messenger Coffee. What you likely don’t know is how they source beans + other ingredients to make each delicious cup of joe.
July 26, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Business
The history of Winstead’s in Kansas City
There’s more to Winstead’s than burger and milkshakes — there’s stories to be told, too. Dive into the history of this diner franchise and see where it stands in our city today.
July 26, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Food
Stay cool with 24 locally-owned ice cream shops in Kansas City
If you want to beat the heat + support local biz, check out these local ice cream businesses.
July 25, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Fountain City Winery in Kansas City
Not only does Fountain City Winery embrace the wine culture in Kansas City — it embraces its roots, too. With the City of Fountains reference in its title, plus the home base in the West Bottoms, this spot has KC written all over it.
July 24, 2023
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Bella Rainey
BLVD Rec Dec
Business
Drink Up: Try something new at Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Rec Deck
Head to Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Rec Deck for an expansive, laid-back hall at the top of the Tours & Rec Center. Visitors can play games, enjoy the skyline, and of course — drink beer. Editor Bella sat down with Kaleigh Rangel to learn more about the space.
July 20, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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City
Here are 18 local bookstores in the Kansas City metro
Satisfy your inner bibliophile. Here’s a list of local bookstores to help you find your next all-nighter.
July 19, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
Drink Up: Uncovering the life of a barista with the Café Cà Phê team
Café Cà Phê is Kansas City’s first Vietnamese-owned coffee shop — and it has two brick and mortar locations. The shop team has grown in the last two years, so we decided to sit down with three baristas and chat about life behind the counter, their favorite drinks, and their side hustles.
July 18, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Business
Drink Up Month: Sip on local wine with Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery
Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery creates wine here in Kansas soil. We sat down with owner Cindy Reynolds to chat more about what the vineyard means to KC + how the grape crumbles.
July 18, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Starlight KCtoday
Culture
Take a look backstage at Kansas City’s Starlight Theater
Kansas City is home to various venues for performing arts, with Starlight Theater being a changemaker in the way Kansas Citians enjoy live entertainment. Let’s dive into the outdoor theater’s history + view behind the scenes.
July 14, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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City
How the no-checkout process works at Community Grocieries
The East Crossroads convenience store utilizes Amazon Go to give shoppers a checkout-less experience. But what does a shopping trip look like without stopping to pay? Editor Charmaine tested it out.
July 13, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
Drink Up Month: Dive into the coffee industry with Holly Bastin from PH Coffee
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.
July 10, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Business
DrinkUp Month: Embracing German bier history with KC Bier Co.
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.
June 30, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Vine Street Brewing
Business
Vine Street Brewing Co. officially opens in the Historic 18th and Vine District
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.
June 28, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Business
Everything you need to know about KCtoday’s 2023 Drink Up Month 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.
June 23, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Add to calendar: Summer happenings at The Shops of Prairie Village
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Business
KC Made: How Hallmark planted roots for a global operation in Kansas City
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.
June 22, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Business
Learn about Kansas City small business MADE MOBB’s journey to big success
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.
June 21, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Business
Here’s what you didn’t know about the Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City
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.
June 6, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Try This: Bring your pup shopping at the Shops of Prairie Village
Sunny days and temperate nights mean Kansas City is coming alive with refreshing drinks, patios, and concert series — especially at The Shops of Prairie Village.
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Business
Take a look at Kansas City’s electric revolution
Earlier this spring, we learned from businesses like Panasonic and Burns & McDonnell about the electric vehicle (EV) industry and its impact on infrastructure, global supply chains, and industrial development.
May 24, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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City
West Bottoms projects plan to reshape historic neighborhood
Major change is underway for the historic West Bottoms in Kansas City, with projects planned over the next several years.
May 23, 2023
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Travis Meier
Photo of BETTY RAE’S ICE CREAM mural
Business
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream bought by Matt Shatto of Shatto Milk Company
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream’s new owner has goals to add more stores and increase distribution, according to an announcement from the company.
May 18, 2023
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Travis Meier
Photo of The Roasterie DC-3 Airplane
Business
What’s the deal with The Roasterie’s rooftop airplane?
There’s a real-life cargo plane perched on top of The Roasterie’s factory cafe. Here’s when, how, and why it ended up there.
May 16, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Business
KC Made: How The Roasterie in KC influenced specialty coffee worldwide
This is the story of how a poor roaster in a Brookside basement became The Roasterie, and ultimately a global influence in specialty coffee.
May 16, 2023
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Travis Meier
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