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2025 is (almost) here, and with it will come a whole new year of reasons to have KC pride. Who knows what new restaurant might open, what skyline changes we might see + which new mural will color us impressed. But we know one thing for sure — we want to write about what matters to you, our readers, the most.
That’s why we’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2025 — any piece of Kansas City life you want to read with your morning cup of coffee. Want to know where to get the best breakfast bagel? The oldest businesses in the metro? The latest stadium drama? A local legend?
Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us last year were some of our favorite topics to cover — like activities for retired adults + where to go for happy hour.
Submit your question below to influence the stories you’ll read next year — it’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 25 of these. Stay tuned in 2025 as we bring you the answers you want most + watch the rest of the year unfold.
2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Contest | 7:30 p.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | Free | Step out in your best worst holiday sweater for a chance to win $100 worth of exclusive merch.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
A Very Special Christmas Show | 7-10 p.m. | Black Dolphin | Cover | Just steps from the Green Lady is the Black Dolphin, featuring all original compositions performed live by Kansas City jazz musicians.
KC Film Community Holiday Party | 7-11 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater | Free, RSVP | Meet fellow film aficionados + toast to local community with food, photobooths, and a raffle as the credits roll for 2024.
Thursday, Dec. 19
NightTime Appetizer Tour | 6 p.m. | Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, KCK | $45 | Enjoy adult bevs and small bites as you tour the historic Victorian mansion decked out in special holiday decor.
Friday, Dec. 20
Justin Timberlake’s “Forget Tomorrow” World Tour | 7:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $55+ | The “Sexyback” singer is bringing one of the 2024’s top earning tours to Kansas City — buy your tickets now, or cry me a river later.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Reindeer Games | 6-9 p.m. | SERV, Overland Park | $120 | Gather your team of four for a merry mashup of holiday-themed games like giant pong, speed Jenga, and cornhole skee ball.
Snowflake Soiree | Saturday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 22 | 9-10:30 p.m. | CPKC Stadium | $50 | Visit CPKC Stadium for a holiday feast featuring dishes like A5 wagyu, sweet potato pierogi with bourbon creme fraiche, and chocolate peppermint ganache tarts.
Westwood is handing the fate of Joe D. Dennis Park to the public. After controversy arose from plans to develop the land at 50th + Rainbow and build a new park nearby, its city council will hold a mail-in vote on April 1, 2025. (Johnson County Post)
History
KC-1940 is Kansas City Public Library’s newest online collection, showcasing 50,000+ images of homes, businesses, schools, and more from the 1940 Jackson County tax assessment. Since 2011, the library has been working to digitize it all, resulting in 4,284 folders that each correspond to a city block. (FOX4)
Holiday
Root, root, root for the ho-ho-hometeam. Still have to shop for a sports-lover? Check out Starland News’ guide for the best-kept gifts for any Kansas City fan, like Absorb-lumen’s bartender towels or SewKC’s chic colorblock sweatshirts.
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Park Hill School District has approved new boundaries ahead of opening its 12th elementary school next fall. In the end, 90 of its 11,698 enrolled students will be made to switch schools. Want to learn more about Kansas City’s school districts? Read up on our go-to guide. (Kansas City Star)
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Demolition has begun on “A Splash of Life,” perhaps better known as the bright pink building at 4337 Troost Ave. The property caught fire earlier this month, leading to a collapse — its second fire and city-issued emergency demolition order since 2021. An exact cause of the blaze has not been determined. (Kansas City Star)
Real Estate
Kansas City, MO-KS is a housing hot spot for 2025, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. Among several reasons for our hot ranking are mortgage rates below the national average in 2023 — see what else factors into homebuying here in the City of Fountains.
Travel
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Whether you’re hosting or simply showing up to this year’s festive gatherings, cultivate holiday cheer with these lighthearted additions.
From fine teas and French macarons to freshly baked rosemary butter biscuits and finger sandwiches, I’d say Tailleur’s High Tea is worth brushing up on your table manners for.
If your pinkies are already perked up, I have great news — you still have one more chance to experience the French bistro’s Holiday High Tea before the year is out.
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