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Development
Brush Creek is getting a KC Black history makeover
Soon, one mile of Brush Creek will be dedicated to KC’s Black history.
December 7, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Local owner surprises 80-year-old employee with birthday bash
Jetta had been with McDonald’s for over 40 years — her team knew they had to go all out.
December 4, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
Choose your Christmas tree at these 17 local tree farms
We’ve got both pre-cut and you-cut Christmas tree options right here for you.
December 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Events
The largest ugly sweater party in the world’ is here in Kansas City
“I am ugly, and I am proud.” — holiday sweaters everywhere
November 30, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Charmaine and Madison are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Your guide to KC indie theaters
Kansas City’s independent theaters and film organizations keep the art (and love) of movie-going alive in an age of big-box screens and streaming.
November 28, 2023
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Madison McMillen
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Food
Answered: What’s your must-have Thanksgiving dish?
Let’s take a peek at KC Metro dinner tables this Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Business
A new pup and people playground is opening near Pennway Point
CITYDOGs KC is all set to open right around the corner from the KC Wheel.
November 20, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Kansas City’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why Kansas City, MO scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
November 16, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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Sports
Kansas City is getting a pro women’s volleyball team
The volleyball team is set to launch in 2025.
November 9, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
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