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River Bluff Expands River Market Craft Beer Scene

(Editor’s note: This article originally was published Feb. 2, 2022) By Kevin Collison River Bluff Brewing, the latest addition to the greater downtown microbrewery scene, expects to open in mid-February on a cozy street near the Town of Kansas Bridge at the foot of Main. “We feel like with Second Street, we’re in the heart…

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"He Gets Us" campaign messaging at a public venue.

Jesus ‘Gets Us,’ We’re Told, As We Struggle to Get Him

An Overland Park group is backing the nationwide “He Gets Us” campaign to promote Jesus.

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Weekend Possibilities | Radkey, Chiefs and Christmas Day at the Movies

Take a break from family time for a rock show at recordBar, Christmas in the Park or Saturday’s matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.

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National WWI Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial Curator’s Career in 10 Objects

After close to 33 years as curator at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, some artifacts remain proven conversation pieces for Doran Cart.

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Lost Evenings Brewing Co. has announced it is closing.

Tap List | One Brewery Closes While Another Plans to Open

Tap List reports on plans for one new brewery opening while another announces plans to close.

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Carnival Loft Project to Begin Construction This Spring

By Kevin Collison The renovation of the historic Carnival building at 802 Broadway into 39 loft apartments is expected to begin in late March after the project was approved for tax incentives Monday by a city development agency. The developer, Exact 802 LLC was approved for 75 percent, 10-year property tax reduction by the Land…

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Young girl sits at a laptop practicing her typing skills.

Missouri Offers ‘A Phenomenal Place to Homeschool’

The percentage of U.S. households that homeschool more than doubled during the COVID pandemic, and the trend may become permanent.

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Cathedral Proceeding with New Parish Center at 11th and Broadway

By Kevin Collison The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception held a ground breaking ceremony last week for its new parish center at 11th and Broadway, part of its “Building Glory” redevelopment plan that’s also relocating its homeless breakfast ministry. Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., leader of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, participated in the…

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Mac’s Apartment Plan at Streetcar Stop Endorsed Over Neighborhood Objections

By Kevin Collison In what could be a significant policy decision for future development along the expanded streetcar line, City Hall’s desire to promote greater residential density overruled neighborhood objections over parking Tuesday. The City Plan Commission unanimously endorsed a 318-unit development plan being pursued by Chicago-based Mac Properties at Main and Armour. It would…

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Rendering looking south along Main Street of Mac Properties' proposed 1 W. Armour project.

Mac Properties Plan in Midtown Advances Despite Parking Concerns

The City Plan Commission has unanimously endorsed a 318-unit development plan being pursued by Mac Properties at Main and Armour in Kansas City.

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