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Our Kansas City-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025 02:26 PM
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History
Downtown KCK lands spot on Register of Historic Kansas Places
Making living history on this side of the Muddy Mo.
February 7, 2024
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Food
Cut your sweet tooth on these 10 Kansas City chocolatiers
Spoiling a partner or romancing yourself, these local confection experts are known for hitting the sweet spot.
February 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Business
New and coming soon local bookstores across the KC Metro
Be booked and busy this weekend.
January 31, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Nomada, the team tuning KC culture to eclectic experiences
Meet the creative firm bringing KC “what it never knew it needed.”
January 30, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Food
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream releases limited edition Chiefscake flavor
For a limited time, you can find Chiefscake at Betty Rae’s and in some stores.
January 23, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
Spar in the Sommelier Showdown
Sail Away Wine is giving away $1,000 to the most refined tastebuds while raising money for Hope House.
January 17, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Small Business
Living green in KC: 8 local buinesses helping you stay sustainable
Royal Blue, Red Kingdom...now it’s time to turn Kansas City green.
January 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Culture
ADHDIY Craft Cafe opening next month
The craft cafe promises to fill your insatiable hobbying needs.
January 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
New 2024 laws you may have missed for Kansas and Missouri
Here is a quick overview of several new laws going into effect in Kansas and Missouri.
January 9, 2024
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