A more apt name would be money trees. Though not as popular as their British cousins, every part of the black walnut tree has commercial uses in furniture, cosmetics, and most of all, food.
Folks wrestling with shells every time they mow are sitting on a tasty treasure trove. While there are specialty farms that cultivate them, most of Missouri’s annual harvest of 12-16 million pounds (65% of the total US supply) is brought in by foragers.
Here’s where to spot Juglans nigra, aka the eastern American black walnut. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
How to spot + where to hull
Seeing dollar signs yet? If you’re interested in sharing your local harvest, regional producers like Hammons Black Walnuts are ready to buy.
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What’s this season’s payout for 100 lbs of walnuts?
Folly 125th Birthday Party | 7:30-9 p.m. | Folly Theater | $25+ | Celebrate the milestone anniversary of KC’s oldest historic theater with an electrifying performance by local soul powerhouse The Freedom Affair, honoring 125 years of arts, culture, and community.*
Road diets are spreading. Next up:Broadway Boulevard (31st through 43rd) will slim down car lanes in favor of angled parking + a cycle track, Gillham Plaza–style. Meanwhile, Stadium Drive (31st through Raytown Road) is getting safer crosswalks, a shared-use path, and even vendor/food truck space — all before the 2026 World Cup. (Kansas City Star)
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300. That’s how many home runs Royals captain Salvador Perez has launched, and the club’s celebrating with a homer deal: $13 tickets (for No. 13) for the upcoming series against the Mariners and Blue Jays, available through 10 a.m. today. We recommend you move fast.
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Craving cozy? KC brand Happy Habitat makes recycled-cotton, machine-washable blankets perfect for couch season. You may have already eyed them at Crossroads Hotel. (Kansas City Magazine)
Coming Soon
The wait is almost over: Thursday, Sept. 18, the KCTV5 tower gets its long-awaited glow-up. The Midtown icon will officially relight after decades in the dark, debuting both its classic red hue and a sleek royal blue. (Kansas City Star)
Biz
KCMO is pausing fees for outdoor-dining permits — giving sidewalk cafes and parklets a financial breather ahead of next summer’s World Cup. The three-year stay could save spots up to $850 annually and encourage more safe, street-side seating. (Kansas City Star)
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Miss Sunday’s Chiefs watch party at P&L? You also missed Tom Brady + Gronk casually tossing a football across the KC Live! second floor.
Arts
After closing its brick-and-mortar, Manor Records brings back Songbird Sessions at ArtsKC this October. Swing by Sundays at 6 p.m. for live, local sets — and join The Drop for $15 in free vinyl from the indie label’s Rolling Record Store.
If you need extra cash flow in retirement, a reverse mortgage could help. These loans let homeowners 62 and older convert part of their home’s equity into tax-free cash, while keeping the title (given you live in the home and maintain upkeep). Explore top reverse mortgage providers.*
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At our wedding shower this weekend, my fiancé and I scored Hues and Clues — a perfect pick for two people who take games a little too seriously (looking at you, “Overcooked”). Next up: testing our skills at Cardboard Corner + Pawn and Pint for a date night upgrade with dinner and drinks.
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