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Photo of workers placing giant pieces of chocolate

Food

Russell Stover breaks world record for largest box of chocolates

Was it real chocolate? Yes. Was it a functional box made out of cardboard? Yes. Did it smell scrumptious? Oh yeah.

April 18, 2023

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Travis Meier

City

KC Downtown Council’s Imagine 2030 plan focusing on outdoor spaces

The plan, resulting from years of community input, identified five key outdoor projects. Here’s more information on each project as well as updates.

April 18, 2023

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Travis Meier

A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"

Arts

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest

Check out the poems below, including the contest winner our readers voted for.

April 18, 2023

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Sarah Leonhardt

Travel and Outdoors

Become an expert on native flowers

Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.

April 18, 2023

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Dayten Rose

Tourism and Hospitality

What you need to know about the 18th and Vine Pedestrian Mall plan

From 25-ft wide sidewalks to curbless roads, this plan is ready to take 18th and Vine to the next level.

April 17, 2023

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Bella Rainey

Food

The Big Biscuit renovates the Prairie Village location next to its headquarters

New additions include a 40-seat patio and a few artistic choices we loved. We went to check out the ribbon cutting over a cup of coffee.

April 14, 2023

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Travis Meier

Photo of Lisa Peña accepting Urban Hero award

City

Urban Hero Awards honor 5 people making a difference downtown KC

From the outdoors to the arts, education, and food industry, these folks are “honoring of the spirit and drive of the 22 neighborhoods that make up downtown Kansas City.”

April 14, 2023

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Travis Meier

Retail

5 plant nurseries in Kansas City

Get your garden on at these local nurseries.

April 13, 2023

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Bella Rainey

The University of Kansas Health System

April 13, 2023