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Streetcar Grille Plans ‘Cheers’ Vibe at 16th and Main
(Editor’s note: this story originally appeared August 20, 2019, it’s part of an occasional reminder of businesses that have opened along the streetcar line. (Streetcar Grille recently posted this press release: “Streetcar Grille & Tavern added eight new dishes and six new cocktails to its menu as it welcomes guests back in the doors this…
The Mission Link
The statue of Paschal Fish Jr. holding his daughter stands in a garden in downtown Eudora, Kansas. (Catherine Hoffman | Flatland)
Ghost (Signs) of KC’s Past
Ever see those faint old words painted on Kansas City buildings? Flatland’s curiousKC has the story on why and who put them up.
When Townes Was in Town
curiousKC answers: “Did Townes Van Zandt ever play in KCMO?” The short answer: Yes. Long answer: Learn the full story here.
Mayor Quinton Lucas Lays Out Goals
Editor’s note: This guest commentary appeared originally in The Kansas City Star, it is reposted with the permission of the author. By Mayor Quinton Lucas Kansas City has a lot about which to be proud. We have resurgent downtown and Crossroads districts, unimaginable a decade ago. Despite early hiccups, construction on the new Kansas City…
Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?
Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?
Cordish Objections Prompt Vote Delay on Downtown Office Tower Proposal
By Kevin Collison Objections by the Cordish Co. claiming the proposed Strata office tower at 13th and Main would violate the firm’s 2004 development agreement with the city prompted the developer to obtain a delay from the City Council Thursday. The $132 million speculative office project is being pursued by a development team that includes…
The Biggest Picnic in KC, the Amelia Earhart Festival, & Other Weekend Possibilities
Kansas City’s Big Picnic is here.
Have Questions About Why Census 2020 Matters to KC?
Counting yourself in the 2020 census may be more important than you think.
J. Rieger Rolls Out Top-Shelf Destination Distillery in East Bottoms
By Kevin Collison Andy Rieger is betting big his classy, new distillery and entertainment destination in the historic Heim Brewery Building will be a major East Bottoms draw. Rieger, who along with partner Ryan Maybee revived his family’s 130 year-old distillery Jacob Rieger & Co. five years ago, has converted the 60,000 square-foot former brewery…