Nick’s Picks: A Peek at the Week in News
‘Kansas City Week in Review’ host Nick Haines outlines the news agenda in the Kansas City area.
How Is ‘Switzer Road’ Really Pronounced?
curiousKC investigates the history behind the name Switzer Road.
Downtown Homeless Shelter On Brink of Closure
(Editor’s note: This article originally was posted on the Flatland KC website) By Mike Sherry People who work to eliminate homelessness say the service network is like a chain–if one link fails, the whole system breaks. It is of little value, for instance, to walk somebody back from a psychotic episode or an alcohol bender…
Open Sessions Builds a Community of Black Creatives in Kansas City
Breasia Hayeshas has created Open Sessions, a bi-weekly open mic night at the Buffalo Room in Westport that is focused on black artists and performers in Kansas City, Missouri.
Creating Ripples of Kindness in the Wake of Tragedy
The SevenDays Kindness Art Show is happening at the Country Club Plaza branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
REVERB Loses Some Verve
By Kevin Collison REVERB, the 14-story apartment tower scheduled to open this summer in the Crossroads, has lost some style on its east side in a revised plan endorsed Wednesday by a Council committee, disappointing city planners. “The approved plan made a striking impression on the emerging Crossroads skyline,” a city planning report observed. “As…
Weekend Possibilities | Beer Fest at Bar K, iFly’s Leap Year Deal, and a Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include Beer Fest at Bar K, iFly’s Leap Year Deal and a Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival.
Downtown Homeless Shelter On Brink of Closure
reStart’s 90-bed downtown homeless facility is on the brink of closure unless it gets a last-minute financial bailout.
MoDOT Recommends New O’Neil Bridge Option, Direct Access to I-35 and Bike/Pedestrian Provision
By Kevin Collison A new Buck O’Neil Bridge that would provide a direct connection between U.S. 169 and Interstate 35, and include a 10-foot path for bicycles and pedestrians is the preferred choice of the Missouri Department of Transportation. A public hearing has been scheduled by MoDOT for March 10 at the Mid-America Regional Council…
The Filter Ep. 1: ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’
In this episode, you’ll hear personal stories, learn what impact a law like this would have on the Kansas City metro’s black community and how linked natural hair is to race-based discrimination.
MoDOT Recommends New Buck O’Neil Bridge With Direct Access to Interstate 35
A new Buck O’Neil Bridge that would provide a direct connection between U.S. 169 and Interstate 35 is the preferred plan of the Missouri Department of Transportation.
‘Hypebeast’ Boutique Opening at Crown Center
Initial, a streetwear boutique that describes itself as specializing in “hypebeast fashion,” is opening a shop on the second floor of the Crown Center shopping center. The shop founded by Ivan Quiu, will feature high-end brands aimed toward the hypebeast fashion scene including Gucci, Nike, Comme des Garcons, Louis Vuitton, Vape Apparel and others, according…
In Leavenworth, a Dynamic Duo Feeds a Community Food for the Soul
Excellent Choice, a soul food restaurant in Leavenworth, Kansas, has earned a devoted following.
Tap List | Taste Testing Boulevard Beers in Cans Versus Bottles
Tap List taste tested Boulevard beers in cans versus bottles.
Burnt End BBQ Opens at Crown Center
By Kevin Collison Burnt End BBQ has opened its third location at Crown Center, taking over the space once occupied by Milano’s and stirring in the savory smell of smoked meats. The new restaurant at 2450 Grand is operated by PB&J, and is the culmination of a culinary career that began in the early 1980s…