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Local libations: A round of KC-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable KC nod there — these craft beers found around Kansas City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024 04:53 PM
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Monica Garske
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Food
Savor Kansas City’s signature cocktail: the Horsefeather
It’s a classic for whiskey-sipping locals, but little known outside of the Midwest. Read on to explore the drink’s origins + how to make your own.
July 22, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Kansas City’s 1999 time capsule
What was Kansas City like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
July 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Kansas City’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: Tudor Revival
July 3, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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History
Meet Neptune: The Plaza’s first fountain
Take a deep dive into the beloved fountain’s origins.
June 13, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Observe Juneteenth in Kansas City
Wednesday, June 19 marks the 158-year anniversary of the end of institutional slavery in the US. Commemorate the day with these events across the metro.
June 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Real Estate
The art behind Kansas City’s historic homes: KC Shirtwaist
We’re handing you the keys to the first part of our newest real estate series unpacking the history of historic architecture styles found in Kansas City.
May 31, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Education
Find your high school yearbook in the KCPL archives
The Missouri Valley Special Collections is home to 1,000+ yearbooks from all over the metro, spanning the 1920s to 2000s.
May 13, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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History
President Truman’s ties to KC’s Prohibition-era political machine
We’re celebrating the hometown president’s 140th birthday with a peek at his true crime connections.
May 7, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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History
KC Made: The Katz Drug Company
From fruit stand to drug store empire, the Katz family was a titan in 20th century Kansas City.
March 12, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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