Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Will Return of Fall Sports Lead to a Spike in COVID-19 Cases?

Public health officials are closely monitoring COVID-19 cases to see if the return of fall sports leads to a spike.

Promise of Streetcar Expansion Prompts Developers to Pursue $16.3 Million Apartment Project on Main Street

(Editor’s note: CityScene KC is taking a little time off to recharge its batteries in the Black Hills. Following the recent FTA decision to fund the planned extension of the streetcar from downtown to UMKC, the next few days will feature previous stories about the plans and ideas already set in motion along Main Street in…

Art House Extra | ‘The Disrupted’ Explores Working Life in America

“The Disrupted,” a new film by Sarah Colt Productions, shares the stories of three hardworking Americans struggling to make it economically.

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Kansas City Arts Organizations Plot a New Future in Face of Pandemic

Kansas City arts organizations are scrambling to adjust to financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Access to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art from 45th Street would be the gateway to a potential unified Kansas City Cultural District.

Dynamic Kansas City Cultural District Perhaps a Streetcar Stop Away

(Editor’s note: CityScene KC is taking a little time off to recharge its batteries in the Black Hills. Following the recent FTA decision to fund the planned extension of the streetcar from downtown to UMKC, the next few days will feature previous stories about the plans and ideas already set in motion along Main Street in…

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Weekend Possibilities | Nelson-Atkins Reopens, A Silent Movie And More Outdoor Live Music

Whether it’s a silent movie or speeding around Lakeside Speedway, sitting in front of the TV can wait until it’s actually cold.

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KC Chiefs Photographer Documents Sports History in the Making

Steve Sanders takes you inside the game as he shares his life as the Kansas City Chiefs’ official team photographer.

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Pandemic Silver Lining: Internet Speeds Have Spiked

A new study by WhistleOut found that internet speeds have largely increased across the nation since March — and that speeds in Kansas and Missouri have increased more than 30%.

‘Canary’ Landing at Netherland, New Bar/Bistro Concept by Julep Owners

(UPDATE: Jan. 8, 2021. Canary opens today. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4-10 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 10 p.m. Closed Tuesday.) By Kevin Collison Canary, a new bistro and bar concept by the creators of Julep, will be the showpiece  tenant of the newly-opened Netherland apartment and hotel building on…

Boss Tom Pendergast

A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud

The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.

Crossroads Chilling Thanks to New Pipeline from River Market

By Kevin Collison After disrupting downtown for more than a year laying a chilled-water pipeline below Wyandotte, Vicinity Energy has tapped into the new convention hotel and is looking to expand further into the Crossroads. “We’ve seen a lot of growth downtown with buildings going up and being renovated,” said Scott Stordahl, Vicinity general manager….

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The Missouri/Kansas Voter Guide

Here’s your guide on how to vote, deadlines and answers to your questions about mail-in/absentee ballots.

Big Rip Brewing Co.

Tap List | Pondering Seasonal Beer Conformity

Tap List is preparing for the seasonal shift into fall beers.

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curiousKC | The Swedish Brothers Who Helped Settle the Heartland

The story of the Belinder brothers, two Swedish immigrants that left a lasting impression on the development of Kansas City.

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How ‘OK Boomer, Let’s Talk’ Author Says Millennials Got Left Behind

A boomer talks with Jill Filopovic, author of “OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind,” which argues that baby boomers are largely to blame for the financial, employment and health woes of millennials.