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Union Station KC Holiday Reflections
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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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Staff
Blip roasters lineup of seasonal summer drinks
Food
Sip these 5 summer menu items before they’re gone for good
With pumpkin spice’s early return, there’s not much time left to try your local coffee shop’s stellar summer drinks.
August 23, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Poster for Hip Hops Huooray Beer Fest at Vine Street Brewing in KC
Events
Hip-Hops Hooray! Beer Fest spinning into KC
The new fest is a special brew of hip hop + beer cultures.
August 22, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Pizza pop-up opens permanent storefront in Martini Corner
Orange by Devoured, opening this week, is the new late night pizza shop for revelers in KC’s Martini Corner district.
August 13, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Small Business
Try This: All-ages and all kinds welcome at Goofball Sk8boards
Stop by Goofball Sk8boards, South KC’s neighborhood skate shop and indoor skatepark for a lesson with co-founder Harper Rose.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Photo of downtown Kansas City and Union Station
Culture
This, not that: Alternatives for popular KC attractions
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Southwest Boulevard Beer Boulevard Brewing Company
Culture
Local libations: A round of KC-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable KC nod there — these craft beers found around Kansas City take local pride seriously.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
Humanette sneak peek
Small Business
Midtown’s first play cafe opens next month
Hümanette will open on Friday, August 9 in Brookside
July 23, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Savor Kansas City’s signature cocktail: the Horsefeather
It’s a classic for whiskey-sipping locals, but little known outside of the Midwest. Read on to explore the drink’s origins + how to make your own.
July 22, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Kansas City.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Small Business
Step inside Tail Waggin’, the Crossroad’s pet store paradise
With more people than ever opting to be paw-rents rather than parents, this downtown pet store is celebrating a decade of community support.
July 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Take a bite out of this KC-style hot dog
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Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Kansas City’s past — plus hope for the future.
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Lights, camera, action: Where to watch outdoor movies in Kansas City
Watching a movie under the stars is a quintessential part of the summer experience in the Heartland. From drive-ins to beer and a movie, punch your ticket to one of these local screenings.
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No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Kansas City, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 20, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
A rendering of the Grand Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Bridge, as seen facing northeast with a completed streetcar and pedestrian bridge included.
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City kicks off Grand Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Bridge project
Today marks the first day of construction for the soon-to-be bridge further linking the long-disconnected riverfront to downtown.
May 16, 2025
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Mahomes’ Sunday Funday: Snag a chance to compete with KC’s QB1
The GOAT is trading touchdowns for tire drills in this free, one-day backyard bash — and you’re invited.
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Madison McMillen