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The top industries and employers in Kansas City
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Kansas City area with this guide to local business.
September 10, 2025 01:33 PM
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Bella Rainey
City
Here are 20+ local bookstores in the Kansas City metro
Satisfy your inner bibliophile. Here’s a list of local bookstores to help you find your next all-nighter.
July 15, 2025
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Charmaine Merriweather
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
Business
Meet Franklin’s: KC’s small but mighty marijuana manufacturer
Franklin’s is one of the largest suppliers of recreational marijuana products in the metro.
February 20, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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
Business
New night club, In The Lowest Ferns, opens in West Bottoms
Thistle be a night you will remember.
January 12, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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
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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Charmaine Merriweather
Business
Accessibility-first spa opening on the Plaza
Sojourn Spa will open in January 2024, promising accessibility-focused luxurious relaxation.
December 19, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
Business
‘Just Walk Out’ to pay at this new Troost grocery store
Community Groceries utilizes Just Walk Out checkouts + offer personalized grocery services.
December 1, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
Business
KC Crossroads wants staff dedicated to improving the district
The Crossroads is beginning to boom, but who will maintain it? The answer could be a Community Improvement District.
November 29, 2023
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Charmaine Merriweather
The Buy
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Train with celebrity trainers at home with the FitFusion app for 66% off
February 10, 2026
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Staff
The Buy
Play Beethoven and Bach sooner than you think with this piano learning app
February 6, 2026
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Staff
The Buy
A gentler way to check in with yourself, one drawing at a time
February 6, 2026
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Staff
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The history of snow in Kansas City
December 11, 2025
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Staff
Small Business
Our Kansas City-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
November 25, 2025
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City
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November 10, 2025
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Staff
City
Just how bad is the traffic in Kansas City?
October 27, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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KCtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 21, 2025
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Streetcar extension sets its opening date
Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 24 — we’re breaking down every stop from Union Station to UMKC.
October 14, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Happy Hauling: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Kansas City
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the KC metro.
October 13, 2025
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Leaf collecting in Kansas City: Your fall and spring cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag, bundle, and bin them the KCMO-approved way this fall and spring.
October 1, 2025
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Kansas City
Dining in Kansas City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 1, 2025
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City
Do you own a landmark? Check the Kansas City Register of Historic Places.
Structures deemed significant have special protections + rules regarding exterior renovations, upkeep, and demolition. Check if your home falls under this designation, along with tools to research its history.
September 29, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Entertainment
Your ultimate guide to apple + pumpkin picking near Kansas City
Whether you’re looking to pick your own or pick it up from the country store, we’ve got 9 of the metro’s best spots for seasonal fun.
September 26, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Small Business
Try your hand at the metro’s new Mahjong parlor, The Bam Bam Room
The Bam Bam Room is ready to welcome beginners and seasoned players for daily games and boutique finds.
September 25, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Kansas City
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Real Estate
How well do you know the map of Kansas City?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Kansas City venues by the address alone.
September 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
