A Solution for Economic Problems: Hire More Immigrants
One way to address worsening labor shortages and inflation is fairly simple: Hire more immigrants. Improving the immigration process is more complicated.
Jim’s Alley Bar Adds Cozy North Woods Vibe to East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Jim’s Alley Bar, the new creation by the owner of King G, is about celebrating family roots and chilling in a cozy North Woods-feeling place with an ice cold yard beer served in a koozie. “It’s demographic is totally mixed at this place,” said Eric Flanagan. “We’ve had everyone from an older…
KC Journalists Discuss How to Tell More Inclusive Stories
On the National Day of Racial Healing, the Health forward Foundation invited Kansas City journalists to speak on how they can do more inclusive, healing work in their communities.
Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Expand Child Care Access. Governor’s Speech May Lay Out the Plan
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Mike Parson is expected to lay out his vision for addressing what some legislators have framed as a child care crisis in Missouri.
City Spending $3M for NFL Draft, Big Economic Payoff Expected
(UPDATED Feb. 10 with more details from an NFL press release:) “In partnership with the Kansas City Sports Commission and the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL today released the first renderings of the 2023 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light that will come to life in Kansas City, April 27-29. The league previously announced that…
Tap List | Transport Brewery Celebrates Four Years of Beers
Transport Brewery is preparing a four-day celebration to mark its fourth anniversary of brewing in Shawnee.
Local Cable Company Looks Back to the Future: Old Everest Becomes New EverFast
A local cable operator with a new owner hopes to counter the cord cutting trend.
A Review of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Impact on Kansas City
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy is observed. These are Flatland’s stories in remembrance.
Rail Delivered for Final Stretch of Streetcar Extension on Main
One year after the arrival of its initial rails near Crown Center, the final delivery is underway near UMKC for the steel required to complete the 3.5-mile long streetcar extension on Main Street. Trucks will be delivering the 429 rails necessary to build the southern half of the streetcar route during the next couple weeks,…
Art House | Morgan Dameron Shares Female Filmmaker Perspective
Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Dameron shares how she has balanced her work in independent film with Hollywood blockbusters.
The Best Places in the World to Retire Now
Soaring U.S. inflation and a moderating pandemic in much of the world are leading more Americans to pull up stakes and retire abroad.
Wolfepack BBQ Sets Up Smoker in Columbus Park
By Kevin Collison A well-known Columbus Park landmark is reopening this spring as Wolfepack BBQ and its owners first order of business is soothing the neighborhood indigestion caused by its previous operator. “We want to have a neighborhood welcoming day to start things off on the right foot,” said co-owner Sam Parker. He and his…
Weekend Possibilities | KC Restaurant Week, Taylor Swift and Kids Yoga
The upcoming weekend features a Taylor Swift-inspired pop-up, a celebration of the Chinese New Year and hundreds of special menus for KC Restaurant week.
Here’s a Taste of Kansas City Restaurant Week 2023
Kansas City Restaurant Week (KCRW), which kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday, Jan. 22. More than 200 restaurants have signed on to take part.
Plaza Area Council Now Official, Plans to Boost District’s Next Century
By Kevin Collison A new civic effort to shepherd the Country Club Plaza and environs into its second 100 years has organized as a nonprofit, and plans to hire staff and begin pursuing its goals by the end of the year. What’s called the Plaza Area Council intends to be an umbrella organization for looking…