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If you ever wanted to stay at the Historic Ellison Hotel, now you can be a long-term guest, sort of. Almost 100 years after it was built, the KC landmark has reopened as affordable housing. But what’s the rent? (FOX 4)
Coming Soon
Speaking of new housing, construction is beginning on a 287-unit apartment complex in Roeland Park. The project will also include a restaurant space and some distinctive public art. Here’s the estimated completion date. (Kansas City Star)
Biz
Matcha-curious or already obsessed? A new business from a University of Missouri-Kansas City student has been drawing lines at pop-up events across the city. Learn where you can find her matcha cart. (Startland News)
Sports
Sports Illustrated is speculating about whether Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo might really leave the team to coach the Giants. Here’s what they said. Say it ain’t so. (Sports Illustrated)
Cause
The time has come — KC’s largest annual toy drive is now underway. The local Marine Toys for Tots campaign is seeking new, unwrapped toys for kids ahead of the holiday season and is accepting donations through Thursday, Dec. 11. Find where to give. (KCTV)
Eat
Are you Team Stuffing, or Team ‘Taters? According to Campbell’s, stuffing/dressing is the most popular Thanksgiving side in Missouri, while mashed potatoes top the list of favorites in Kansas. Where do you fall? (Newsweek)
Asked
Calling all Nameberry fanatics. The Kansas City Zoo wants your help naming a baby giraffe. He’s a week old and already taller than my wife. Submit your ideas for this tall boy. (FOX 4)
Active
We like the sound of free. A new outdoor gym at a park in Shawnee near West 48th Street and Monticello Road offers a variety of options — and tips on how to maximize your workout. What would you try first? (Johnson County Post)
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Did you see the Northern Lights that appeared over KC? We totally missed it. Fortunately, Reddit was all over it, with users posting shots like this one at Smithville Lake north of the city, or this view from south KC.
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If you’re too busy to cook a Thanksgiving meal — or maybe just shouldn’t be trusted in the kitchen — I have good news. The Kansas City Mom Collective blog rounded up a list of KC-area spots with takeout + pre-order holiday options. I’m eyeing the smoked whole turkey from Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que and the pecan pie + peanut butter brownies from Pie Goddess.
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