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Looking back at stories you loved in 2022

These are the KCtoday stories you loved most.

Photo looking north at downtown Kansas City from Main Street bridge

The sun has set on 2022.

Photo by KCtoday

Thanks T-Swift, but we’re over feeling ’22. This year, we’ve sent 265 newsletters and published ~1,400 posts on Instagram + Facebook with the goal of informing, activating + engaging.

We wanted to look back on KCtoday’s top stories from 2022. Consider this a huge thank you for making this year so spectacular.

1️⃣ Skies KC returns to Sheraton at Crown Center | Nov. 9

After 11 years, Kansas Citians were ready for the return of these 42nd-floor views.

2️⃣ 17 Holiday pop-up bars in KC, 2022 | Nov. 8

For reference, we reported nine pop-ups last year. Clearly, KC yearns for Yuletide.

3️⃣ 15 cocktail bars in Kansas City | April 11

This article is as visually delicious as the drinks it recommends.

4️⃣ 15 Rooftop Bars in Kansas City | June 2

There’s just something about being high up with a highball.

Photo of cocktail at Percheron

Channeling warm thoughts with this Percheron cocktail.

Photo by KCtoday

5️⃣ Why is there a Kansas City, MO and Kansasa City, KS | May 17

Our most popular history piece of the year answered one of the metro’s biggest questions (by visitors and locals alike).

6️⃣ The zodiac signs as Kansas City bars | July 18

This cocktail article (we’re sensing a theme) matched spirituality with spirits. Where do your stars align?

7️⃣ Haunted experiences and ghost tours around Kansas City | Sept. 29

These nearby locations are available for ghost tours, paranormal hunts, and even over-nighters — and many have been featured on TV.

8️⃣ 13 unwritten rules of the Kansas City metro | Jan. 13

Do you even go here? These unwritten rules (by us and our readers alike) give the inside scoop on living like a true Kansas Citian.

9️⃣ 51 Kansas City metro companies make Inc. 5000, 2022 | Aug. 17

These local businesses are among the nation’s fastest-growing companies. One of them had 25,785% growth.

🔟 Parade of Hearts rolling out in Kansas City | March 8

You showed your love to this metro-wide art display. Here’s the plan for 2023.

KC Parade of Hearts

Can you feel the love? We sure can.

Photo by KCtoday

And that’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year, KC!

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